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January 7, 2013

Hello fellow LIY Lovers!!

If you're here from Living in Yellow, THIS is how excited I am to see you. 

(me, Christmas, 1995.)

Stick around won't you? 

Happy Monday! (Or Tuesday if you're reading this tomorrow.)

Love, 
Mae

PS:  Introduce yourself. I'm easily addicted to blogs and would really love to stalk you ;)
PPS: If you're wondering what gift got me that excited... I believe it was a purple Trapper Keeper or an Ace of Base record... my memory fails me.

51 comments:

Unknown said...

Haha! That is fantastic! :) LIY is great.

Ashley said...

Best picture OF all time. I'm pretty sure I'm in the same pose after receiving my Ace of Base cassette :-)

Sara said...

I've popped in a few times here and there and have been following Abi's story {such a sweet, sweet miracle} for a few months now, but I am still a fellow LIY fan! This is, however, the first time I've commented... so HELLO!

One of my favorite types of pictures that bloggers post are the ones of them in their younger days. Yours, my dear, is no exception. Adorable!

You are more than welcome to stalk my little corner of the web (YouAndMeAreWe.blogspot) considering I've stalked your corner oh-so-much.

Happy Monday!

Brenna said...

Hey, girl, hey! I personally was a total trapper keeper and Ace of Base fan as well. I named my son after the group, just kidding but his name is Ace because he is that cool.
Found ou on LIY and wanted to say hi!
http://www.perfectlyimperfectmom.com

Jamie W said...

I saw the sign..... opened up my eyes i saw the sign!

Anonymous said...

Good lord, that picture is top five funniest I've ever seen!! I'm also pretty sure my mom has an embarrassingly similar one of me that she'll pull out to demoralize me in front of my future offspring.

Found your lovely blog via Living in Yellow, and you better believe I'm here to stay! :)

{P.S. ~ I was born and raised in TN. Tell me you're a fellow Vols fan? If so, you have my heart, for realz.}

Southern Living, Our Way ~ www.alexaandglenn.blogspot.com

Tina Byland said...

Ahahaha. Better you than me. I still haven't gathered the courage to post my awkward '90's years. They are just awful.

http://likeordinarylife.com

The Annessa Family said...

If it was an Ace of Base record I would have made the same face too!

Fellow adoptive mama and blogger,

Brooke
www.MarvelousLoveBlog.com

Shannon Q. said...

A trapper keeper would for sure give anyone an expression luke that! I did come from living in yellow after reading that you have an amazing heart and like wine:) Glad to be following and connecting with you!

Just What Jess is Up to said...

Hi Mae! I am stopping in from Living in Yellow! :) Newest follower! :)

Justwhatjessisupto.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

I'm so glad I found you through living in yellow. I just read through all of your adoption posts. Seriously amazing. My heart is so full right now. She is gorgeous. We are moving to Nashville soon so I might be emailing you about things to do!

xo, Kirtley

theinkhotel.blogspot.com

Meesh said...

LIY always leads me to the best blogs! Hi! I'm Meesh! Findingmichelina.blogspot.com
nice to meetcha!

Sara said...

This picture is killing me!! I think I got that excited when I got a caboodle. Do you remember those?? I have been a reader of your blog for awhile and am so in awe of what a strong mom you are. Seriously don't know how you do it but so glad God put you and Abi together.

Sara
http://www.confessionsofaredheadedmama.blogspot.com

Cat said...

You are, by far, the most amazing woman I have never "met". Your adoption story is incredible and sweet Abiella is one lucky lady she has you, your husband and your family. You definitely have a new follower. I cannot wait to see your beautiful story unfold! Thanks for sharing your world with us!

Terra said...

Wow your story is amazing!!
I'm a blog addict as well and thanks to LIY I just found my new fix! Thanks for sharing such an awesome story with us, you're inspiring!

Kate Kubler said...

I may or may not have made a ribbon Dance routine to I saw the sign.

Yep.

Brandi said...

I actually spent my night (it was actually the wee hours of the morning) a couple weeks ago reading your entire adoption story. I was in tears, I was laughing, and I was inspired by you and your story.
Erin reminding me about you and your blog is just a bonus, because I had forgotten to follow!
I can't wait to continue reading your story! :)
xo

kristin said...

Just found your blog thanks to Erin (LIY) and can't WAIT to follow along. What a sweet little girl you have. <3

Claire said...

Hi, just found your blog and I am now officially addicted! I'm also totally in love with baby Abi just too cute! Can't wait to read more!
Claire
Http:/livelaughandlovegod.blogspot.com

Elizabeth said...

this picture is one of the best things ever!!!

-Heather- said...

So excited to stumble across your blog from LIY! I can't wait to read more about your journey. I can already tell I like you!

Alex, Speaking Denglish said...

Welp, Living in Yellow sold me. Along with your confessions post from like 2011 or something. I'll be sticking around because of course I love killing more time in the blog world.

I'm a Texas girl that au paired in Germany and despite that gig being over, I haven't yet left. Life is weird here and I love it.

themosbysinchina said...

Bahahaha. Love it. Aww. THat's presh. I bet your parents felt so encouraged buying you gifts! I can just imagine you saying, "I'm freaking out right now!!!!!!!" over some super and totally steller present! :) I'm so excited to be reintroduced to your blog! How have I not been reading this?! :) Oh, intro: :) I'm Heather and I blog at www.themosbysinchina.blogspot.com Excited to read!

Ross said...

I'm reading your blog for the first time tonight/today thanks to Living in Yellow. Your site is fantastic and I have to say I'll be checking back often. We share something in common in that we to have adopted children. My oldest is from China and youngest is from Ethiopia.

Deanna said...

Hopping on over from your guest post! The pic of you "excited" is completely cracking me up.
I also have a child with special needs (Down syndrome), so I look forward to reading more from you! www.deannajsmith.com

Sheryl said...

You are hilarious!!! New follower from LIY!

-Sheryl
searshopper.blogspot.com

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

Hi there! This picture just cracks us up! Love it! We did in fact find you through Living in Yellow's post and are now following you via GFC. Can't wait to read more!

Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

Hope you stop by and say hi!
www.herlatenightcravings.blogspot.com

Ash said...

This is fantastic!! This picture takes me back to days were I wish that camera's weren't invented yet!! HA! Lord knows the pre-teen (and teenage and early twenties) years were not very nice to me! Pretty sure I had a hot pink and purple Trapper Keeper that invoked this same reaction!

Lots of Love,

The NB
http://nuttybrunettelove.blogspot.com/

Kristen said...

New follower here! I just had to get you out of 666 followers. Bad juju!! You can thank me later ;)

I'm Kristen, and I look forward to reading your blog! We are looking into adoption as well, so I am happy to see you with your new little one.

Myranda said...

That face is priceless! I am now following and your little lady is beautiful!

Lydia - Running Wild(er) said...

Stopping by from LIY - definitely sticking around. Seriously,the shirts your grandmother gave all y'all? I can't stop crying. Beautiful! Can't wait to keep reading.

itsmekt said...

LOL LOVE your face here!!when you get a chance view the link I did today, your featured in it, check out http://adayinthelifeofmektt.blogspot.com/2013/01/tesday-topics-week-2.html

Layken Elizabeth said...

I love your story and positive attitude about life, you have such a good spirit ! I love following along with your blog !!

Lay

www.southernscripted.blogspot.com

Lora said...

I'm here from LIY! and I am super jealous of your trapper keeper!

www.RaisingSteppeSisters.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Haha love that picture!
xoxo

Unknown said...

Just found your blog from LIY! I would love to read your blog and get to know you more. I work for UCP of Greater Birmingham in Alabama!
http://lesslemonsmorelemonade.blogspot.com/

Sam @ The Ellison Family Expansion Plan said...

bahaha! This is fantastic. New follower here, fo'sho.

The Ellison Family Expansion Plan

Christine AKA Girl Versus Kitchen said...

oh mah gah. that picture of you looks pretty much exactly like me, circa 1995. i think just because of that, i have to love you. and this blog. time to stalk! i mean read! hahaha <3

KellytheCulinarian said...

Love your blog and that photo!

Andrea Gressman said...

Great photo! And what a precious little girl you have there. :-) You are welcome to visit me at www.this-beautiful-life.com :-)

Jenn @ WLB said...

Hilarious! I'm here visiting from living in Yellow and I'm excited to look around (politely stalk) your blog!
Jenn
With Luck

Unknown said...

Adorable! Love your blog!
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

Di said...

Love that excited photo!! The post on LIY was fun.....

Jamee said...

So glad to have discovered your blog! I just happened to stumble across LIY through a linkup and then found her post on your blog! I am also an adoptive mama so I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts! I blog over at A New Kind of Normal! (www.anewkindofnormal.com)

Mandy Rose said...

Visiting from Living in Yellow! Can't wait to check out your blog! I'm over at HouseofRoseBlog.com!

Amanda* said...

Visiting from Living in Yellow! Picture is HILARIOUS. Just made my day!

Emma said...

dying! this photo and the one in your about me are so great. just found your blog and it is hilarious! :)

-Emma
chasingtexas.blogspot.com

Lauren Thomas said...

Hi there! I'm a new follower and totally enamored by your blog and story. I may have stalked your blog for a good couple of hours the other night reading all about your precious baby. oh and can I tell you how I BAWLED at the adoption video you posted?
~Lauren
http://lifeoflt.blogspot.com

Beth Boone said...

Hilarious!! I had actually found your blog previously to the LIY post and I tell you what, you inspire me!! I have learned so much from you by reading your posts. There are not many people in the world like you and there needs to be. It would be a much better place. I can't wait to read all of your stories about Abbi as she grows and get older. She is so lucky to have you and Sean.
Beth @ Clothes and Cocktails

Kate said...

Hilarious!!! Of course I'll stick around, because who could pass up such a fab blog like yours?

Kate
acreativecookie.blogspot.com

Shannon said...

I'm so happy to have found your blog! It seems like you live a full and exciting life.

You should check out my blog too: http://callmeshannon.com