Hello from Houston and a short update

Hey Tori - thanks for thinking of us. I am glad you are all revocered. Ronna - Ouch, but I am glad you are ok. are you still coming to Houston? I will be in town. Hazel - see below for my where am I ... Kay - good luck researching the PS, sorry about the 6 pounds. Alex - I hope you get that job soon Tiff - They say it is very easy to transfer addictions. I hope you are doing great! April & Kay - I look at your menus when I have time to pop in but would be ashamed to post mine - maybe I need some shame in my life... Here is my crazy life's update ... Gosh time flies, it must be close to a month since I posted. We are busy as usual. Feb and March were rough months, the kids were all sick and my mother in law died. My hubby went ahead of me to PA to say his goodbyes. I followed to PA about a week later for the funeral. I only took the baby and my sis took care of the "big" kids. We are only weeks away from finalizing the adoption and have submitted our home-study for another brother/sister sibling group. I do not think we have a great chance at getting them b/c they have no problems and are white. They had close to 30 home studies submitted. I know God will give us what kids he wants us to have. We are shopping for a "new" 12 pasenger van to hold all of the kids and their "stuff" Through all the drama of sickness and death, my weight held steady. I am thankful for that. I wi**** were lower but I am glad it held and I did not gain b/c I was definitely emmotionally eating. I am at 209 and wearing a 16 - 18. Bigger than the 10/12 before the pregnancy but still a lot smaller than my largest size of 30/32. I am up 20 pounds from my lowest weight. I am eating like crap - pretty much whatever whenever. I cannot get it under control. I do ok for a few hours or a whole day if I am really trying, then it all goes to hell. I guess I need to refocus! Baby Faith is NINE months old -- how did that happen. She is a blessing and just a joy. She is a very happy and content baby. I wish we could post pics on this board. She is a cutie for sure. I hope you all are blessed and have a great weekend! Love and God Bless! Jen

Hey Jen, Sorry about your mom-in-law but glad she's at peace now. I'm still coming to Houston. I leave Chicago on Friday. Heard from V and we are planning on getting together Sunday the 13th. My sibs will be at the Astro's game. Anyone else out there in the Texas area are very welcome to join in. My bumps and bruises have healed but now I'm down with a miserable cold that hit Thursday on the way home from work. I'm doing the Zycom thing and hoping it will be all gone by Friday I was at athe doctor last Monday and I'm up 2 pounds as well. I keep going up and down 5 pounds but at least the range keeps gong i the downward scale. Monday I was 192. 189 was the least I ever got to. At some point I'll be 185 which is my personal goal but I'm not going crazy over it. Looking forward to see you soon. Sending hugs, Ronna

Hi ladies! Jen, so sorry to hear about your mom-in-law. I am excited for you about all the new possibilities in your family. Thank god for wonderful people like you and wayne! What time does church get out on Sunday? I guess I will pick Ronna up and we will meet you for lunch...Does that sound good? V

Yes, that sounds good. We get out a little after 12:00. We will take 2 cars, then I can leave right from church (290/1960) rather than coming home and then back tracking. Restautant.com has a 50% sale. The code is dining - check it out and see if there is something that interest yous. I can purchase the cert. Let me know

Hi Jen!!! You and your beloved family are admirable!!! My condolences to your husband. I sincerly think that you are one of us that is living a full life... I know its stressing and tiring, but nothing will make your life better than educatina and taking care of your kids... God Bless you and your family. You have a heart made of pure gold. (it's a saying in spanish). Best Reagards Alejandro

Jen, I didn't see anything that looked great. Did you? If not, how about Los Cucos like last time? I think that is pretty central for the three of us. Are you bringing any kids? I might bring one if you do. Probably the 2 yr old. I don't know if you remember but they have an awesome playground and covered dining area.

Jen my deepest sympathies to your family for your loss. You have had a rough few months and I ope things get better for you. I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE you posting about our family growing with the final adoption coming up and hope you get as many kids as you want. You do have a heart of gold and that is very admiralable. HUGS TO YOU.....Chris

So glad to hear things are going well.......... Hey 20 pounds that is awesome you just had a baby that will be easy to loose gosh with everybaby I had I gained a ton.......... HAVE A GREAT WEEK TORI

Jen, You are truly a giving person - don't sweat the 20 lbs....keep us posted on your growing family! Rhonda

Jen,Ronna ... I am such a loser! I can't do anything on Sunday...My uncle and aunt are coming in to town. I have not seen them in years. My sister just called to see where we are going for brunch...I completely forgot that they were coming... I am SOOOO sorry. Ronna, how long will you be in town?