~ Mom's Fall Weekend Getaway~

It is that time of year again ladies when we need to start thinking of

where we want to go for our weekend away. Please feel free to send us suggestions

of where you would like to go and what you would like to do.

Last year we had an awesome time shopping, eating and hanging out together.

Please consider joining us this year.

~Mom’s Night Out~

Where: The Italian Fisherman Restaurant 716-386-7000 http://www.italianfisherman.com/About/Directions.asp

61 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY 14712

When: July 13

Time: 7pm

Please let Jeannine know if you are able to attend.

~Playgroup at Midway this Month~

July 27th from 1pm until whenever.

http://www.midway-park.com/index.html

Playgroup is at Midway park this month. We went there last year and had a blast. The park is geared towards younger children. Please feel free to bring your entire family. Last year I packed a picnic dinner and we sat by the lake and ate and fed the ducks. It was so much fun. The cost is $15 for a ride-a- rama pass, Single Tickets: $1.25,Value Pack: 8 Tickets for $8.00, Super Saver: 16 Tickets for $13.00.

Please let MaryAnn know if you are attending at mabm@velocity.net

~How did your first child react to the arrival of a second?~

How did you work through sibling issues/rivalries at the time of the adoption

and in subsequent years? How about instances in which one child receives more

attention than another or silly questions? (Is that your "real" sister?)

Read more my clicking on this link. http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/articles.php?aid=1200

~ Where did you get those dimples?~

"Even among same-race families physical differences can prompt curious questions.

How did you handle it? Click on the link below to read the responses http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/articles.php?aid=834

~ 2nd Annual "From the Heart" Family Picnic~

The picnic will be August 12 at 3 PM. The Ward Family has offered to host this year.

We ask that you bring a side dish, beverage or dessert to share.

Please email Jeannine, at fromthehearterie@gmail.com, to let her know if you are coming

and what you will be bring to make sure we don't have all desserts and no side dishes.

I look forward to seeking all of you again.