One Day So Close...One Day So Far Away

It has been a while since I have posted on the 'ol blog...so I thought I would update all of you faithful readers.

Well, our wedding in Mexico is fast approaching. Just a few short weeks away and we will be basking in the sun, sifting our feet in the sand and taking in the warmth! It just seems like the other day it was MONTHS away. I'm finding out very quick that it is creeping up fast. Shelbey is excited to see all there is to see and Ian is going to try his hardest to get her out snorkeling. Her response is, "NO WAY!! I'm not going in there with the sharks!" Somehow, as she gets older, she is becoming more and more like her mother. Lord help her!! :)

Now...on the other end of the spectrum...on December 23rd Ian and I got a FANTASTIC email from the National Visa Center that informed us that our case is now complete and we are to wait to hear when his interview at the US Embassy will be. I am thinking at this point it will be in the next couple of months....WRONG!!! I have been visiting a very helpful website for people in our unique situation and come to find out, they are backlogged due to being under staffed. As I read on, it looks as if he may not get his interview date until sometime in April or May!!! SERIOUSLY??? I am just sick about this...I had such high hopes that it would be so soon and just as I start to really envision him being here everyday and night, my hopes get shot down and we hurry up and wait AGAIN!!! Makes me wonder how so many people are here illegally and live their everyday lives. UGH!! Needless to say, I am very frustrated. However, I have an amazing husband that is SOOOO patient and keeps me grounded. He sees the positive in all of this and makes this long journey not seem so long. Love you honey!!! XOXO

Hope everyone is doing well and you are sticking to your New Year's resolutions. I've done good so far!! Take care.

Happy 2010

Hello all! I really have been lacking my blog lately, but for good reason. Ian has been here visiting for the holidays so we have been spending lots of time together and keeping Miss Shelbey busy.

Christmas was wonderful with all the family, presents and good food. We had Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year and my mom had Christmas at her house. It is alot of fun and a bit chaotic with all the kiddies running around, but we wouldn't have it any other way!!! I think my last count was 12 adults and 9 kidlets....whew! What a clan!!

We spent New Year's eve with a couple of friends in the Southfield (Detroit) area and it was a blast! Both Ian and myself had a bit too much of Grandpa's cough medicine (LOL) but we have recouped and brought in the new year together with great friends. And by the way...I had a first on New Years eve...it was Lamb. Yes...Lamb. Our friends made us dinner and it was lamb kabobs. I was leary because of the whole "mental thing". But it was good and I was surprised.

Anyways...hope you all have a great and prosperous new year!! XOXO