we recieved this little gift in the mail this afternoon (thanks christin....you are too sweet!). they are custom screen printed onsies with stone phillips, stones, and stone gossard on them. we laughed so hard...and we are so grateful that we have such thoughtful people in our lives. thanks again christin. go ahead and think whatever you want when you hear the name stone.... i do. but it's our sons name and its perfect!
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
what do you think of?
so what or who do you think of when you hear the name Stone? i think of stone phillips, stone gossard, stone cold, or actual stones...and it looks like someone else thinks around the same lines as i do.....
we recieved this little gift in the mail this afternoon (thanks christin....you are too sweet!). they are custom screen printed onsies with stone phillips, stones, and stone gossard on them. we laughed so hard...and we are so grateful that we have such thoughtful people in our lives. thanks again christin. go ahead and think whatever you want when you hear the name stone.... i do. but it's our sons name and its perfect!
we recieved this little gift in the mail this afternoon (thanks christin....you are too sweet!). they are custom screen printed onsies with stone phillips, stones, and stone gossard on them. we laughed so hard...and we are so grateful that we have such thoughtful people in our lives. thanks again christin. go ahead and think whatever you want when you hear the name stone.... i do. but it's our sons name and its perfect!
Friday, April 3, 2009
new playlist
it's funny how certain songs can take you back to a time, a place, or a moment in your life. you remember what you were doing, what you were wearing, your feelings, and most importantly the people that you were with. i was thinking back the other day, and talking to holls about some old songs that we used to listen to, so i decided to make a new "memories" playlist. a lot of these songs take me back to times that i have spent with many of you ( this kiss = *jr. miss with genivieve * shoop, 98 degrees, and nsync= times with ashlie talking about boys * robyn= hanging out in kristas backyard waiting for a glance of the cute neighbor boy and his friends *smashmouth, def lepord, crazytown, bloodhound gang, queen, and many others= going to the races with holls, dancing in deserted parking lots with holls, dancing in tiff and/ or bens truck at lunch with holls, and so many other fun things). i love looking back and knowing how much fun i had with so many of you. and i just wanna say that as much as i love all of your friendships....i wouldn't be where i am without holls. she has been my lifesaver through so much, and shes been by me through EVERYTHING. love you balls!
i'm still trying to add some songs, so if any of you can think of other memories that we have had together that should be set to a song let me know! i know i've missed some!
i'm still trying to add some songs, so if any of you can think of other memories that we have had together that should be set to a song let me know! i know i've missed some!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Flattered and Happy
I have to say that I was totally blown away this morning when I logged on to my blog and found that I had 5 new comments on my adoption post! I love getting comments....it's kinda like getting an unexpected note in the mail from a very dear friend. I'm so flattered that so many of you took the time to read my extreamly long story.....thank you. A lot of your comments said how amazing you thought I was, or how brave I am, or how selfless I was to "give" this family a child. Those are all such nice things for you to say, and I'll admit that it feels good to get that kind of praise sometimes.....but there are a few things I wanna clear up. They aren't big things....and unless you are familiar with this side of adoption you would have no idea (maybe I'm just no good at taking a compliment).
First....I wouldn't say that I'm amazing. I know that I did a good thing, and yes it was gutwrenching (and still is).....but any of you parents out there know that if it's what is best for your child, you do it...no questions asked. So I guess in my eyes I'm not "amazing", I'm just a good mother (which I think is pretty great).
Second....just because this was the right choice for my situation and for "my" baby doesn't mean that it would be the right thing for other people. So I don't want it to sound like I look down on someone who didn't make the choice that I made.
Third....as I read back on my story I think I made it sound like I hate Gabe (which I don't but my brothers do) and that he's a creep (which he kind of is). Let me clarify a little. Most of you know him...and of what you all know he was a pretty nice guy right? He was never blatantly rude about anything...he just wan't there, and I needed him. I'm not going to say that I can hear his name without cringing or having imediate bad thoughts about the way he handled (or maybe didn't handle) the situation, but I look back at everything now and I'm so glad that he was such an ass. If he hadn't been then I think things would have turned out much different (I could be married to him...yikes), and Seth might not have the great life he has...and I wouldn't be as happy as I am. Everything works out.
The last thing I wanna say is that I didn't "give" this family a child....I placed my child with a family. I gave my baby the gift that every parent is supposed to be able to provide for their children. They way I look at it....I'm not so much a blessing to Kristi and Riley but they are a blessing to Seth and me (I know that adoptive parents see it the other way...that's one reason that adoption is so great).
So there you have it...I'm not amazing, I'm just a good mother (I think). Thanks again for all of your support though...I love that I feel like I have so many friends here (most of which I haven't seen in years), and I'm so glad that I can say anything and still have some support. You have all been so great!
Now on to the good news......Josh is finally home! I know you are all sick of hearing about it...but I missed him so much. He texted me yesterday at 1 saying that they had landed in Boise because of weather and that he wasn't sure when he would be home and then at 2 the door to my office opened and there he was! He lied to me about Boise but it was ok. I was just so glad to have him home. The rest of the day the dogs wouldn't leave his side. They wanted to be at his feet or snuggling with him all evening....I think they missed him.
First....I wouldn't say that I'm amazing. I know that I did a good thing, and yes it was gutwrenching (and still is).....but any of you parents out there know that if it's what is best for your child, you do it...no questions asked. So I guess in my eyes I'm not "amazing", I'm just a good mother (which I think is pretty great).
Second....just because this was the right choice for my situation and for "my" baby doesn't mean that it would be the right thing for other people. So I don't want it to sound like I look down on someone who didn't make the choice that I made.
Third....as I read back on my story I think I made it sound like I hate Gabe (which I don't but my brothers do) and that he's a creep (which he kind of is). Let me clarify a little. Most of you know him...and of what you all know he was a pretty nice guy right? He was never blatantly rude about anything...he just wan't there, and I needed him. I'm not going to say that I can hear his name without cringing or having imediate bad thoughts about the way he handled (or maybe didn't handle) the situation, but I look back at everything now and I'm so glad that he was such an ass. If he hadn't been then I think things would have turned out much different (I could be married to him...yikes), and Seth might not have the great life he has...and I wouldn't be as happy as I am. Everything works out.
The last thing I wanna say is that I didn't "give" this family a child....I placed my child with a family. I gave my baby the gift that every parent is supposed to be able to provide for their children. They way I look at it....I'm not so much a blessing to Kristi and Riley but they are a blessing to Seth and me (I know that adoptive parents see it the other way...that's one reason that adoption is so great).
So there you have it...I'm not amazing, I'm just a good mother (I think). Thanks again for all of your support though...I love that I feel like I have so many friends here (most of which I haven't seen in years), and I'm so glad that I can say anything and still have some support. You have all been so great!
Now on to the good news......Josh is finally home! I know you are all sick of hearing about it...but I missed him so much. He texted me yesterday at 1 saying that they had landed in Boise because of weather and that he wasn't sure when he would be home and then at 2 the door to my office opened and there he was! He lied to me about Boise but it was ok. I was just so glad to have him home. The rest of the day the dogs wouldn't leave his side. They wanted to be at his feet or snuggling with him all evening....I think they missed him.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
To My Blogger Friends
I just wanna say thanks to those of you who have left me comments encourageing me and checking in on my blog to see how I'm doing...I know my blog has been a little depressing lately, and I think I'm SLOWLY pulling out of my "funk". I'm not quite there yet, but all of your comments have helped more than you think. I'll be ready to blog about my problems soon I hope...but for now they feel a little too personal (for me almost NOTHING is too personal) to be shareing with the world. But please know that I feel very loved by your comments (you know who you are). Thanks for making me feel loved!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Congrats!
ok...so I was going to wait until Holly posted the news but it looks like she is too busy being a NEW MOMto blog. I just wanted to say congrats to Ben and Holls, and baby Carson. He is so cute, and as far as I have seen...a very good baby. Love you guys!
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