A Night in Bethlehem...

This past Sunday night, our church had its first ever NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM. It was a walking tour of the story of Jesus' birth. What a wonderful night it was with all of the participants, the sets, the singing and more. We think around 400 came for this special event. Some folks had to wait an hour to go through, but all said it was worth the wait!! Jared and I were shepherds at the final part- the live nativity. We also had Millie, our mini donkey with us. Everyone loved seeing her. Jared was so cute as the little shepherd boy. It was a special evening and as a family we are teaching our son the true meaning of Christmas!! I hope you are able to take time this season and do special things such as this with your family!! We wish all of you a wonderful Christmas!!

A word about adoption...

Okay friends- I normally would not even post this on my blog but I am to the end of my rope!!! Just a few thoughts on adoption- which we have done. I can't tell you how many times Jared and I have been out and about and total strangers come right up to me and ask"is he adopted??" or how did you get a boy?? Is he Chinese?? Well, friends the answer from now on to any of these or any other ridiculous questions will be "my child can understand every word that you are saying- please do not ask these questions- thank you". I have said that several times already. I just don't understand how folks can be so insensitive!!!!! Why would a perfect stranger walk right up to me and ask things like this when adoption is a very personal family decision. It can also be a traumatic experience for children when people ask questions such as these. We had been waiting to adopt for 3 years and in all of that time, I never once walked up to anyone and asked questions such as this. Even now, when I meet or see moms that may or may not have adopted, I do not approach them with silly questions!! I am sorry to ramble on about this but I just felt the need to vent from my frustration. I try not to be rude but obviously I am going to have to be to stop people from being rude to me and my child. If people say, he is so cute, etc. that's all that is needed to be said. Thanks for listening and have a great week!!

Christmas Open House at Gibsonville Antiques

Hello friends, just wanted to let everyone know that I am working on my booth at Gibsonville Antiques getting it ready for the holidays. They will be having their Christmas Open House this Sunday, November 20 from 1-5. I hope you can stop by and check out my booth as well as all the others at the mall. Myra (the owner) and I worked on two other booths today and I really think you will enjoy them!! Please be sure to let them know you found them on my blog!!

The 24th annual fall festival in Gibsonville, NC- Sat., Oct. 8 from 9-4 (click on image below to enlarge)

I made it...

Wow, I can't believe it's finally over!! The final event at the shop was great and we were so glad to see everyone who came out. We still have a few odds and ends in the shop that will not go to Gibsonville so please feel free to e-mail if you would like to stop by and take a look. I am updating the website with items for sale as well- so check it out!! I really didn't think this time would come, but honestly I feel a huge sense of relief!! With Jared in our life now, he is my main focus. Thanks for everyone's support over the last 8/9 ?? years. Please continue to check the website and be sure to visit our booth at Gibsonville Antiques.

New pics of booth at Gibsonville Antiques...

Amy at Gibsonville Antiques was kind enough to take pics of my booth after the re-do last week. I hope they get you in the mood for fall. Also, they now have a website - http://www.gibsonvilleantiques.com/ and also a new blog- yeh- http://www.gibsonvilleantiques.blogspot.com/. Be sure to stop by there soon!!

Preparing for fall....

Okay friends, I will admit- I am ready for fall! In more ways than one. First of all, I am working on the shop trying to clean, rearrange, go through what I want to keep and what I don't once I close the shop. Today, Hank and I re-worked the booth at Gibsonville Antiques and it looks a lot better. I took out some things that had been there for a while and they will be part of our "back porch" sale for our fall event. If you are ready to shop for fall now, go check it out. We have finalized the times, details of our fall event- please see announcement above (just click on the image to enlarge). We hope you can join us for a special weekend. Although as I have been working in the shop again trying to get things ready feeling bittersweet about my decision to close, I know it's the right thing for myself and my family at this time in our lives. Will try to get some pics on soon of the booth in Gibsonville.