February is flying

I can't believe it is Feb 23, already. CCAA is off all week for Chinese New Year and there have been some scuttle that they might have been working on the next batch right before they left. I haven't seen any confirmation that they've sent anything yet, though. Of course, I have no idea what this means for me, except it is getting closer.

My agency has estimated I'll get my referral in April sometime. The *early* time could be March, but I have my doubts that'll happen. Wait and see... as usual.

Life is good. Although, a bit stressful this week. (what's new?!) I can't wait to get my updated I-171H.

Maggi is doing well. She's a love. I'm so glad I got her. (of course, now i worry about what'll happen when i have to leave for 2 whole weeks!! i am going to definitely worry about her.) We're working on sitting and staying this week. She loves her vitamins, so she is a bit anxious when i get the bottle to give it to her, happy, anxious. But we're working on her 'manners'. hehe. Must sit and stay before she gets her vitamin. The good thing is that she allows me to pill her before I give her her vitamin, too. This is just something to help her coat, but isn't chewable.

Did I mention that she's gained 2 pounds, and is a whopping 8 pounds now?! :) According to the breeder and vet, she's got about 10 more lbs to go to full size.

Peace.

Soccer

Sis and son at his soccer game yesterday. It was a good time. He is getting better at listening and he has fun at soccer. Maggi likes Max (their MinPin) and we've had fun hanging out for the weekend.

I kind of splurged on the dogs (dog toys, treats and Kong w/ doggie peanut butter) and even got my nephew some Betas (fighting fish) - separated in one little fish bowl. One is red and blue and the other is more red. It was neat. Nephew was very excited. Their names are Fred and Joe. (my batteries are dead, or I'd take pics... let's hope they make it, and if they do, I'll post pics another day!)

One other interesting (scary) tid-bit of info... we figured out last night that my nephew who is 6 years old, has the same size feet as me!!! OMG. ok, now i know that's not saying too, too much, since I've got small feet. but he is 6!!! LOL.

Happy President's Day!

Peace.

Happy Chinese New Year!!!!!

Today is the Chinese New year for 2007. I spent it with my family. After being sick for a week, it was nice to spend the weekend with my sister (who I'm blessed to have also as a best friend) and my nephew.

We bought some Jade jewelry. I can't wait 'til it gets here! :)

I hope the near year brings us peace.

Peace.

Maggi my Valentine

Maggi is 12 weeks old this week. Happy V-day. Here's the lovely weather... and her in the snow. How do you like that ice?

Snow and ICE

Ok, snow and ice are beautiful to LOOK at... but, definitely not a good combo for driving. No, nothing happened. I'm working from home today.

Maggi is funny 'cause every time something changes with the weather she isn't quite sure at first what is going on. She's figuring it out though. :) I'm quite smitten with my new pup. haha. So, speaking of her, I'll take some more pics today! Maybe even when we go out next time.

Back to the weather. So, it snowed, rained, sleeted last night, and it is still yucky out. Not terrible, but definitely some ice out there. They say this could go on through tomorrow. So, I guess I'll be here until it gets better.

My updated home study was sent to the USCIS (I think) last week. I've asked my home study agency to let me know if they didn't get it sent. If they did (and I hope they did!!), then I should get my updated I-171H in the next 30 days or so.

No new word on the next batch of referrals. Maybe I'll work on my taxes today, too.

Stay warm and safe!!

Peace.