I have not posted in such a very long time. I'm so sorry. So much has happened and yet so little has happened. Michael deployed. Michael has returned and been home over two weeks. We are STILL waiting for news about adopting Jamie and William. It's hard waiting. We have left four messages with our caseworker since Michael came home. We haven't heard anything. Please pray for us as we continue to patiently wait.


Victoria goes to college in the fall! I can't believe our little girl is moving out. We have less than two months left with her. She is currently on a date and spends a lot of time with Sean so we are getting used to what it feels like to be empty nesters. It's nice and weird at the same time. 


So, while we wait for the boys, we will enjoy being empty nesters. One way we are doing that is by dating. I call it Project 52. This is not my original concept. I read about it here on the web, but I can't remember where I read it. Project 52 is simple: plan a date a week; however, you must take turns planning the dates. I should have taken pictures of our first two dates. I didn't even think about blogging about them, but perhaps it can inspire you to do something similar with your spouse.


Our first date was two weeks ago when Michael came home. He had a theme going. He said that when we met in Augusta, GA, and he wanted to take me out, I had never heard of or been to a restaurant called the Dizzy Chicken. So, he took me there. Here in Killeen, Michael had never been to Texas Land & Cattle, so he took me there in order to go somewhere that one of us had never been to. So sweet! He then took me to Starbucks. I couldn't figure out why. I don't drink coffee. When we dated, we would go to Barnes & Noble, pick out some books, and snuggle in some chairs and read. Sweet and simple. I refuse to go to B&N anymore because they sell porn now. I refuse to support them. So, he took me to Starbucks where we sat outside, and he gave me a present...a book. "The Love Dare Devotional" book is a new devotional that we can share together over this next year. It is the perfect gift to complement Project 52.


Last week we had our second date. I planned it. We had a double date with Victoria and Sean. We went to Dickie's BBQ in Temple. The food was good but the conversation and friendship were even better. Victoria is my best girlfriend, and I love hanging out with her. She is so amazing! Add Sean to the mix, and they are pure joy to be around. It was a lovely evening.


Tonight, we have another date! I'll be sure to take pictures this time. Stay tuned!