Going to Kindergarten

It is hard to believe that little “M” started kindergarten this year. She was so ready to go to school and meet her new friends and especially her teacher. Her biggest concern about her teacher is what color hair she would have. This was real important to her. Why??? The first week went great she loves going and is out of bed before I even get up to get her ready. I am sure this will not last all year but I will take it while I got it. Her favorite thing so far is able to buy school lunch and pick out her own milk. It is so cute to hear about her day when I pick her up in the car line she is so full of energy and wanting to talk about everything, I love it. She is growing up so fast. One of girlfriends said to me recently we have them only for such a short time before they are all grown up. Cherish every moment!

Happy Birthday "K"

It is our little sweeties birthday today she is "2". As much as we wish we could be with her on this day we know that she had a good time on her special day. Ann at Red Threads delivered a cake and a party package for her. We feel so blessed that we got another update and more photos and yes she is smiling again. Enjoy the photos I will post all of them on my FB page. We are hoping to receive our TA this week. That would just make this week amazing.

Another Care Package

I decided to send a care package because "M" wanted to send her little sister something for her birthday. Her report said she loves music and likes to sing so we went to the store and bought her a microphone that plays songs and lets her sing. "M" thought she would love it she said if she was "2" that would be the BEST toy :) I also included matching outfits for babies, bibs, candies for the nannies and kids, a family photo album and a soft silky personal blanket.

LOA is Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a fantastic way to start the weekend. We were notified about an hour ago that they have received our LOA (Letter of Acceptance) and we should be receiving it in the morning for signatures. According to our agency they said they expect us to travel in 5-8 weeks. Hold on baby "K" here we come.

I thought I was busy before let the packing and final shopping begin. After all this time of waiting you think we would be prepared but I think there is always stuff to be done. We just got done ordering new car seats yesterday and now we are looking for the perfect bed for her room. "M" is voting for pink bunk beds. I have to admit they are adorable but I am not sold on the pink yet.

Our Time Line:

Received the call from our agency 7/9/2009
Submitted Letter of Intent on 7/13/2009
Letter of Intent went to China on 7/15/2009
Received Pre -Approval on 7/21/2009
Received LOA on 8/7/2009
Travel Approval ???

Fingerprints again....

We had to go again to get updated fingerprints it is the 3rd time but well worth it. I have been just so elated lately and busy with so many thing I did not read the invitation to get our fingerprints and so the story begins. Wednesday we decided was the day that neither one of us had anything pressing to do so we got up early and headed over to Jacksonville. After a very pleasant ride we arrived at 8:15 and was surprised to see very few cars in the parking lot and no line. This was a good thing right. We headed into the building and I started to review the invitation sheets and in big black letters it gave the dates and times, It said any day but Wednesday. As we approached the doors I asked if Steve had read this and he said not really, I said guess what today is Wednesday and he replied it sure is. I followed with you know why there is no one here is because they do not take people on Wednesday. I was crushed and he was determined we were going in, so off we went. A nice security man came to the door and I so humbly explained I dropped the ball on a minor detail and he was so kind and started to chat with us and "M" then escorted us in. Well 10 minutes later we were out the door. Praise God it was a smooth morning. Then it was off shopping for clothes for the girls and nursery items. You would think after one little girl I would have everything, but I got rid of all my stuff except the crib because well I thought we were done but God had other plans for our family.

Here are some additional pictures of our beautiful girl. I can't wait to hold her and rock her. They said she is a little cuddlier. I am so glad. "M" is still a snuggler.

Our newest photo taken last week of July. I love that hair cut she has the same poky hair that "M" had. No bows for awhile.

Our favorite photo.

We got an update......

Tonight we received an email from our agency after hours of an update on our peanut. Praise be to God her issue is gone. The email was short and sweet it said she no longer has an issue. I was so thrilled I did not see there was attachments so I just stared at the computer for 3 minutes and then Steve said so what does that mean.... Then we realized there were attachements an updated picture 8/3 , medical and height, weight (she has not gained anything). We also got a small personality report and an update that she is in a Half the Sky Program.

I am on cloud 9 tonight again. I just got done ordering a care package to be sent next week. Here is hoping for more updated pictures. We received our PA 7/21 and are hoping for and LOA this week. All things are possible.

Now of to order he finding ad and history.