A Baby, A Golf Tournament and Disney World
No real reason why this was chosen as my Best Shot Monday. Maybe because it is all I have.
This week we are on spring break. Here's the scoop...
- We will not be adopting the baby girl of our dreams as hoped. We're good with that.
- The boys and their dad are in a golf tournament today, and I am the official photographer/cart driver. It will be way more fun than The Masters.
- This week our oldest son is at Disney World with his girlfriend and will be popping the question.
Loving life...looking for adventures...will catch you later.
How about you? Do you have some fun planned this week?
that is a lovely flower shot -- hope you are all celebrating good news this week :)!
Posted by: megan | April 07, 2008 at 12:35 AM
I think it's a great shot. And since you are the artist, your opinion is clouded. The golf tournament sounds like fun! Yay for popping questions, and even though you will nto be adopting again, I'm sending you a hug. Hope all stays well with you!
Posted by: Sara | April 07, 2008 at 03:22 AM
Getting my hair cut and starting a diet.
Posted by: Rose | April 07, 2008 at 04:16 AM
Hey, awesome shot. Your son, he must be so nervous, wish him luck! Can't wait to hear the rundown!
Posted by: Sara | April 07, 2008 at 07:23 AM
OH MY!!! That last bit of news is pretty big!
Posted by: susiej | April 07, 2008 at 07:30 AM
Every week, a new adventure for you. Your heart never rests.
Posted by: MelodyA. | April 07, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Wow, I hope the tournament goes well, and the proposal! Sorry to hear about the adoption. Enjoy your spring break.
Posted by: Trish | April 07, 2008 at 08:35 AM
gosh, that's a plateful!! *hugs* and I can't wait to see the pictures!!!
Posted by: Carrie | April 07, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Beautiful shot Melody! Wow, about the lost adoption. I'm glad you are fine with the outcome, though. (((hugs))) I'm sure you will have quite the time at the golf tourney, and the proposal is very exciting!
Posted by: Stacy | April 07, 2008 at 10:28 AM
wow, you've got a lot going on!! good luck with everything.
Posted by: stacy | April 07, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I don't think there's a better place in the whole wide world to propose than at Disney World.
Posted by: Jen | April 07, 2008 at 11:17 AM
What a week! Do you guys ever have a day when it's totally boring? Seriously, you were in my prayers for the first item, now I'll be praying on items two and three. Exciting stuff!
Us, we just had a new mattress delivered and I feel like a princess. Who has a lot of laundry to do.
Posted by: Julie @ The Surrendered Scribe | April 07, 2008 at 11:39 AM
beautiful shot and wow about your son popping the question. how exciting!! :)
Posted by: Crunchy Domestic Goddess | April 07, 2008 at 01:08 PM
That photo is beautiful! And yahoo on the adventures you all have this week! Good luck.
Posted by: carrie voris | April 07, 2008 at 02:13 PM
I love the colors in that picture! What an exciting time for you!
Posted by: Jaimee | April 07, 2008 at 02:25 PM
I love the colors in this shot - perfect for spring. And I love how close it is too - so pretty! Hugs for missing one girl from your family, and a huge congrats on the upcoming addition of another girl to your family!
Posted by: Maggie | April 07, 2008 at 03:17 PM
It is hard to be able to let go of something and give it to God...prayers for you...
Hope the golf tournament was a blast for all and that spring break is filled with fun! WOW- popping the question??? Oh, such amazing news! And at Disney World?! WOW...
Posted by: Andi | April 07, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Oh, friend.
If you are okay with it, we will be okay with it. If you want to cry over it, send me the word and we'll meet half way. I've got some tears stored up just waiting to fall. I'll bring the Starbucks, you bring the tissues. I'll make pb&j's for the kids.
I can't wait to see the pictures of the golf tournie! How fun for the boys!!
AND HOW FUN THAT YOU WILL GET A DAUGHTER via your sweet oldest boy. I know you protect his identify as much as possible, but we MUST see pictures of their hands so we can imagine their smiling faces.
Love you, friend. Praying for you, as always.
Posted by: natalie | April 07, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Have a wonderful spring break! Praying for your family!
Posted by: Maya | April 07, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Wow! What amazing things!!! Congrats on getting a daughter in law! :) (or as my mil calls me "Daughter in love") :)
Posted by: Brittany | April 08, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Way to drop a few bombshells :-). Say it with flowers!!!
There is a time and a season for everything. So glad you're ok with the non-adoption.
Posted by: arizaphale | April 08, 2008 at 12:59 AM
I think it's a beautiful shot. So sunny and warm, just like all the lovely bits of news you shared with us this morning. I am thrilled for you!
Posted by: Marie | April 08, 2008 at 02:43 AM
Accckk...I need to learn to read slower. I thought it said you were adopting the girl....I'm so sorry, but glad that you are ok with it. Forgive me for putting my mouth (fingers) in gear before my brain. :-(
Posted by: Marie | April 08, 2008 at 02:45 AM
Wow! wonderful exciting things happening there! Congrats!(on the engagement), hope it goes well! Lovely soft beautiful colors in your photo. Sorry about the adoption....I'm sure everything is happening exactly as it should, and it's great that you're okay with that.
Posted by: Mandy | April 08, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Popping the question! Wow, that's wonderful news. Disneyland sure sounds like a fun place to have that happen too. :)
I think official photographer of the golfing tournament is a great idea to and sounds like lots of fun. I'm sitting killing time while my step daughter has her physical therapy catching up on some reading. :)
Posted by: killlashandra | April 08, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Wow! A lot going on. Must be exciting to be inviting a DIL into the family soon :) The shot is beautiful by the way.
Posted by: Nell @ Casual Friday Everyday | April 08, 2008 at 04:52 PM
The photo is lovely, I love the bright orange and deep greens.
How exciting, young love! Wishes off long years of happiness together.
Posted by: Tara R. | April 08, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Thinking of you.
Posted by: Tammy and Parker | April 09, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Well, I no longer have a url to leave - though I am thinking of doing another blog on blogger or something - to keep up with the "Joans'" as it where! :)
I love your beautiful picture...and WOW engaged, you dont look old enough to have a son that's old enough to be ENGAGED!!! How did that happen?
Posted by: Jenn | April 09, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Beautiful shot. I am sorry about the adoption news, I know how you wanted it so, but I am glad you are at peace with the decision. We had a very busy week but saw the power of the Lord. My daughter's sweet little friend who is just 3 years-old was in the hospital for 4 days with high fever and odd symptoms. She is home today and doing better.
Posted by: Becoming Me | April 09, 2008 at 11:03 PM
beautiful photo. I love the soft colors. You may not be getting a baby girl, but sounds like you will be getting daughter-in-law. Still a girl, just a little older. Enjoy all of the wedding craziness.
Posted by: kim | April 09, 2008 at 11:03 PM
I just wanted to say how much you have inspired me to keep a note and photos of my precious one. I love photography and i try hard to take good photos, but yours are amazing well captured pieces of art. I will try to take some as often as possible after reading your blog. You also have an amazing way with words, I too have had a go with that but only in cards done to my mother. I really think you should save them and put them in a book . I would love to start from the beginning and hear your amazingwords of inspiration love joy and tears.
Posted by: Barbara ramsay | April 11, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Beautiful shot.
Sorry about the baby girl. I'm sure it's according to God's plan. Glad you are at peace with it.
And wonderful news about the proposal! Congratulations!
Posted by: mimipz5wjj | April 13, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Wow! Congrats on the great news about your son! :)
Posted by: Bunny | April 14, 2008 at 12:19 AM