Like my new background??? Thanks Alyssa

I am so green at this stuff! By that I mean, I am so much still a rookie. I have been wondering how other bloggers on blogspot have such cool backgrounds and layouts. I've tried editing mine many times. ARGH. Finally, Alyssa just walked in and inquired as to what I was doing. Maybe her first clue was the perplexed, frustrated look on my face. I told her, embarrassed. She said, "are you serious?' I answered affirmatively, yet sheepishly. I need help. I want a cute background like my friend Mary. She just started a very personal blog this past week. She had this neat heart background that I thought was great for February. I still on my own could not seem to figure it out. Thank heaven for bright, intelligent, beautiful 17 year old computer savvy daughters!! (Did I mention she's a great photographer too?) Anyway, with 2 or 3 clicks of the mouse, I know have 4 beautiful ducks smiling at me. Well, at least I think they are smiling at me. :) They are cheery. They make me happy. Lord knows I need some happiness tonight. More on that maybe some other day. I'm happy I don't have to work tomorrow. I can catch up on sleep and laundry. :) As I close, I want to congratulate my dear friend Tricia and her family. She got word today that she can finally, officially go back to Ethiopia and pick up her beautiful blessings. She and her husband have adopted a young boy and girl from an orphanage. They are coming "home" soon to live with their "forever family". Such a beautiful and awesome things to do. I praise you Lord for so many families taking this step. I pray that others would have courage and follow their hearts. I pray that the process might become easier for American families to adopt from other countries. It is so expensive and time consuming. I know that there needs to be tons of paperwork, fees paid, etc...but come on!!! There are thousands and thousands of orphans all over God's Earth that need a family. Well, off my soapbox and off to bed. Alyssa said this is the longest blog post she's ever seen. I told her that she needs to get out more often!!! If I had a free day, I would do nothing but sit in front of this Apple imac and read womens' blogs. They are so full of recipes, neat ideas, crafts, life, pain, joy, tips. There are so many wonderful blogs out there and warm, intelligent, talented, people behind them. Oh well, another Friday night. I'm pooped. Hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend. I plan on doing the same. Until then, L