Saturday, May 23, 2009

Here are a few pictures we just discovered of HaiYang, she looks so sweet we can't wait to meet her.
Our agency has officially mailed the LOA to us, we should have it Tuesday.



April '09 - This is an outfit we sent in her care package


2.5 years



2 years old

Thursday, May 21, 2009

LOA!!!

We received exciting news from our agency today - our LOA (letter of acceptance) is being sent from CCAA!!!!! Day 89! So very exciting for our family and for little HaiYang.
It seems like our paperchase is beginning to come to an end. There are still a few thing to "wait" for. Once we have the LOA in our hands we sign and return it, file the I-800 with the National Benefits Center (pray it comes quickly), wait for a consulate appt. and travel approval (TA).
At this time we still do not know when we will travel but I am guessing 8-12 weeks. Hoping for sooner so the girls will not have to miss school.
Keep your finger crossed for a speedy TA!!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Turning 40

As you may already know my prince has turned 40. Yep 40! How did that happen? Where did the last decade go? Time really does go way too fast. Well I think my guy makes 40 look pretty good. Oh and did I mention he quit smoking? He has been smoke free for 18 days! Awesome!!!!

Happy 40th!!!






Friday, May 8, 2009

Day 75 - No News

My awesome kids & their cousins..where was Eric?

Not sure why DQ thought Lucie wanted a Steelers Cross? I know we're in Steeler country but seriously!!









































Well here we are at Day 75 and still no news. Of course with the Swine Flu scare there are rumors that CCAA is not processing anything, that those with TA will not be permited to travel... the list of rumors goes on but for now it just seems to be rumor. I was really hoping that I could give Dave the LOA as a 40th B.Day gift but unless our agency calls today or 1st thing Monday morning I doesn't look like it is going to happen. So since we have nothing to share on the adoption front I thought I would share Lucie's First Communion pictures and a few other pictures I find worthy of sharing.


Too all of you Moms, have a Happy Mother's Day!! Especially to my Mom, Happy Mother's Day Mom, I Love You!! Kristie