.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } stuffing, done!, originally uploaded by shellipsm. Saute onions, scallions in olive oil, add mushrooms, veggie broth, cooked brown and wild rice, and seasonings. Stir it up, then put it in the fridge for the … Continue reading stuffing, done!

Faith 63% amorality, 54% passion, 36% spirituality, 36% selflessness Faith is a powerhouse, and you might be, too. Passion-driven, down-to-earth, and willing to do what it takes to get things done and have a good time doing them, she is tough and sexy. Now, this test didn't rate your sexiness, but with these kinds of … Continue reading Which Buffy Character are YOU!

Firstly, go over to my dear gal, S and share some love, BIG time - IVF #2=BFN, and that's after a +FET, that resulted in an m/c. (If the "lingo" is foreign to you, suffice it to say - it sucks, and go send her some sugar!) Love you, S. Truly. Enjoy the sushi and … Continue reading sharin’ some love…

As we sit and wait, and plan to wait our entire lives to be parents - it's really getting depressing here, to be honest. And I'm a happy-go-lucky kind of gal.So let's talk turkey.What are your Thanksgiving plans? I'm a little sad, because it's one of my favorite holidays, and I LOVE entertaining for the … Continue reading no news, yet again; so let’s talk turkey

As we sit and wait, and plan to wait our entire lives to be parents - it's really getting depressing here, to be honest. And I'm a happy-go-lucky kind of gal.So let's talk turkey.What are your Thanksgiving plans? I'm a little sad, because it's one of my favorite holidays, and I LOVE entertaining for the … Continue reading no news, yet again; so let’s talk turkey

In case some of you haven't noticed, google has made a guest appearance on my blog!I have earned $1.99 so far, just by you guys clicking on the links to the right.Is this a sell-out? a cop-out? Giving in to "the man?" Nope - just trying to earn a little extra for all of our … Continue reading $1.99!

So after speaking with Nicole (the FABOO) Social Worker, she informs us that we would be on our own, as Spence Chapin deals with Birth Moms in the tri-state area only (NY, NJ, CT). They would however (this is why they are FABOO) Coach us through the process, and give us all of the right … Continue reading Update

I get a message on my flickr page from an old FF girl...(see if you can follow, it's kind of a "who's on 1st" scenario)Shelli-This is the only way I knew to get in touch with you. I am contacting you on a long shot, forgive me if this gives you and Narda any heartache, … Continue reading another possibility?

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } cast list credits - cameraphone, originally uploaded by shellipsm. Harry Potter was great!No news yet, so we focus on houseguests.I have a sinking feeling.Onwards, right?...

an e-mail from our SW...I still haven't heard anything. Elizabeth (Birth mom's Social Worker) knows to let me know right away if she does. I'm not sure what this means Elizabeth is surprised she hasn't heard from her as well. It might mean she has decided to parent but it still is to early to … Continue reading still no news…