Here we go again
Since having one daughter is so much fun, we thought we'd try it again. This week we sent in our preliminary application to Bethany Christian Services to adopt another child from China. We're hoping to go late next year some time. The fact that we've waded through the blizzard of paperwork before should make it easier this time around. We'll see.
We're required to attend a training seminar offered by Bethany. Heh. Try and tell us something we don't know. Trouble is, the next one offered is in November, in Charlottesville. That would require us to stay overnight there and childcare is not provided. So, anyone willing to spend a couple of days with our wonderful daughter? Send us an e-mail.
Went to the Nationals-Phillies game last night. We bought a seat for Ally, but she didn't use it. She preferred to run up and down the row, flipping the seats. She had a pretty good time at her first ball game and RFK is set up pretty nicely for baseball. It was far from a sellout so we had plenty of room to spread out in our nose bleed seats.
We took Metro to the game, which is a pretty long trip from our nearest station. Between driving there, parking, purchasing farecards, waiting for the train, etc., It probably took over an hour and a half to get to the stadium. Quicker going back, due to it not being rush hour. We were dismayed to find out that a SmartTrip card is required to leave the Metro parking lot, which they will gladly sell you on the way out for $10, five for the card and $5 in magnetic money on the card. Parking cost $3.75 by the way, so if we want to use it again, we'd need to fill infuse it with more magnetic money. Ugh. Free parking on weekends and after hours made Metro a pretty nice way to get into the city. No more.
Oh, the Phillies won, 4-3. I was keeping my eye on the Yankees-Red Sox score. The Yankees lost, so they're tied for the division lead after 160 games played. Best. Rivalry. Ever.
It's a nice day today. We might go and look for our annual pumpkins. Wouldn't want to disappoint the neighborhood hooligans by leaving our porch with nothing to smash.
We're required to attend a training seminar offered by Bethany. Heh. Try and tell us something we don't know. Trouble is, the next one offered is in November, in Charlottesville. That would require us to stay overnight there and childcare is not provided. So, anyone willing to spend a couple of days with our wonderful daughter? Send us an e-mail.
Went to the Nationals-Phillies game last night. We bought a seat for Ally, but she didn't use it. She preferred to run up and down the row, flipping the seats. She had a pretty good time at her first ball game and RFK is set up pretty nicely for baseball. It was far from a sellout so we had plenty of room to spread out in our nose bleed seats.
We took Metro to the game, which is a pretty long trip from our nearest station. Between driving there, parking, purchasing farecards, waiting for the train, etc., It probably took over an hour and a half to get to the stadium. Quicker going back, due to it not being rush hour. We were dismayed to find out that a SmartTrip card is required to leave the Metro parking lot, which they will gladly sell you on the way out for $10, five for the card and $5 in magnetic money on the card. Parking cost $3.75 by the way, so if we want to use it again, we'd need to fill infuse it with more magnetic money. Ugh. Free parking on weekends and after hours made Metro a pretty nice way to get into the city. No more.
Oh, the Phillies won, 4-3. I was keeping my eye on the Yankees-Red Sox score. The Yankees lost, so they're tied for the division lead after 160 games played. Best. Rivalry. Ever.
It's a nice day today. We might go and look for our annual pumpkins. Wouldn't want to disappoint the neighborhood hooligans by leaving our porch with nothing to smash.
posted by Ray at 2:40 PM
3 Comments:
What an incredibly long day for a little one and she is still smiling! I can't believe all the wineries in VA. I thought we had a lot in CA. Interesting blog.
pat (mary mia's mom)
Oh hilarious, I saw your comment on my blog and came here to say thanks and what do I find? MY MOM has been here already. That's never happened before. I guess she really liked your blog. :-)
Take care, thanks for stopping by, your blog is very well written (as someone I know already pointed out), and congrats on starting the paperwork for #2!!!
Thanks Mary-Mia. Your blog is always a treat. As far as finding salsa in China, I don't remember seeing any. You may have to look hard.
Pat, we have about 100 wineries here in Virginia. Doesn't rival California, in quantity or quality, though. I was going to do just a wine blog, but realized we didn't consume enough for it to really stand on its own. Besides, people always wanted to see pictures of Ally, so... It's more fun writing about her anyway.
-Ray
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