So there was a lizard in my toilet yesterday....

I know its been an abysmally long time since I updated last and this won't be a full update but I had to share this story!

I was really sick Friday night so Chris recommended that I take a shower while he goes to walk our neighbor's dogs for them.  I had a fever and felt really cold so warming up sounded great.  After I got the water running I picked up the towel I wanted to use from the basket to set it on the toilet AND SOMETHING MOVED!!!!  In case you forgot, towels aren't supposed to move on their own!  I think I'm seeing things so I lean closer to get a better look and run from the room shrieking like a little girl (I don't know if all girls would have run shrieking but it's my best analogy) after seeing a baby yellow lizard flit over the towel and behind the toilet!  I curled up on the bed and called Chris on his cell while watching the bathroom door in case the lizard tried to leave.  He came up soon thereafter to inspect the bathroom, and after looking all over and even under the rugs he found no sign of the lizard.  I kept cringing every time I heard a thud because as much as I didn't want the lizard in my bathroom I also didn't want him dead... yeah its a weird girl thing.

After several assurances that Chris would stay with me I finally got my shower and got ready for bed.  Right before going to the bathroom however I saw movement once again, this time in the toilet!  After seeing me shrieking and running yet again Chris deduced the location of the lizard and quickly flushed the toilet!  He comforted me that he would rather flush it than hurt it while trying to capture it or loose it again while chasing it.

Crux of story, Chris is heroic, I'm afraid of little lizards, I survived one of my childhood fears (something jumping out of the toilet at me), and lizards can get into our apartment!

Fab Five Friday!

So at one point I had the ambition of copying my dear friend Sarah and her tradition of fabulous Friday posts, but alas I couldn't keep up at all!  This is a post I prepared while still at my Mom's house in June!  While extremely late these things are no less fabulous and thinking about them makes me smile!  Maybe I can do more recent ones in the future but here are some Fabulous Friday memories!

1. Cruise Control!

This is a carry over from our trip to FL but it also made my Monday much easier as I was driving Mom to Indy and back for adoption work!

2. Strawberries!!!!
Probably my number one favorite thing about this week is that strawberries are ripening at my Granddaddy's and we got our mouths (and taste buds) on the first batches this week!  Chris and I were able to freeze enough for smoothies for the next couple months, have strawberries on toast, with cream cheese dip and in pie! Marvelous!

3. Borsch!
If you don't know Borsch is a vegetable soup made with winter vegetables and beef... and it is AMAZING home food!  Since some of our family friends were coming in last week the kids wanted to introduce them to our favorite Ukrainian/ Russian meal.  Super filling and comforting!

 

4. Company!
We were so blessed to have our former pastor and his family in this last weekend.  I haven't seen them since Chris and my wedding and we really enjoyed their company.  It was so encouraging to catch up on what was going on in their lives and just enjoy their company for a time!


5. Storms!
We had some awesome storms this last week and they are so fun to watch from under the covers!  The kids especially enjoyed being with out power for a couple of hours, until they discovered it was still light enough to do school without the power!

6. Ice cream maker... need I say more?   Once the bowl has been in the freezer for 12 hours simply add milk, sugar and vanilla and voila!  Tasty Ice Cream! Milk from our own cows makes it extra creamy!


7. Lemon Cake!  I think I've discussed this elsewhere, but this recipe of my Granny's is served cold and is delightful on a hot day!


What made your week fabulous?

Alexander Caleb Garland

After much prayer and a lot of waiting, the judge in Ukraine has awarded custody of Alex to Mom and Dad!  They did not waive the ten day wait however so Mom and Dad are coming home for a few days and then Dad will go back to complete the process and bring Alex home!  We serve a mighty God!  Thank you so much for your prayers during this time.  While some of the biggest hurtles have been jumped there are still some to go during the exit interview and obtaining Alex's passport.  Thank you for your continued prayer and support!