I know it has been a long time since we have posted. It has been very hectic between switching agencies, getting paperwork done for the new one, and of course the holidays!!! To top all that off, we have had major computer issues, which we have almost figured out:)
So, to recap, we have switched agencies and are now with Adoption Ark (thank you Muriel, Debbie, & Suzanne!!). We are very happy, and the switch over has been seamless thus far. The home study will be ready to go after the first of the year, and then we just wait for CIS approval. With that being said, it is more likely that our dossier will go over to Kaz in February. What can you do? With any luck (and lots of prayers) we can get CIS approval quickly! We are well on our way with the dossier docs. We have our first round ready for the apostilling process and are hoping to send the next round to Maeven (our caseworker) to review and approve. Kinkos, here we come for copying!!! Exciting stuff, I know:)
So, Jamie and I were wrapping presents on Friday night, and we looked at each other and realized that this would be the last one by ourselves. It was kind of a WOW moment. Of course, we both smiled about it and cannot wait to spoil our little Vaughn next year! Also, last night my sister, brother in law, and nieces came downtown to visit and we had so much fun. We went to Macy's to see the windows, went to FAO Schwartz inside Macy's, went to the German Christmas Village at the Daley Plaza, and last but not least, we went to see the zoo lights at Lincoln Park Zoo. I just kept smiling all night because next year we get to do all of those things with Vaughn included. My nieces are going to be so adorable with him. We cannot wait for them to meet their cousin!!!
Jamie and I are looking forward to the holidays with our families and celebrating the last one as DINKS:) We are looking forward to an exciting new year as we bring home our long awaited son and become a family! I already know 2008 is going to be a fantastic year!
Best wishes to those who have brought home their children this year, to those who are currently in country waiting to come home, to those who are in country meeting their children, to those who are waiting to travel, and to those who are just starting this amazing journey.
Many thanks again to our family, friends, and the adoptive community for their unending support and encouragement as Jamie and I continue on our journey. We are forever grateful and hope to continue the friendships we have made in the adoptive community.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Years to our family, friends, and fellow bloggers!!
PS - really we will post pictures of the baby's room and our other "babies" when the computer issues are resolved!!!
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Glad to see you are back! I was really starting to wonder there! Have a Merry Christmas and get that paperwork in. Hurry up CIS!
I am glad your transition was great. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Finally an update! Man I was starting to wonder! lol 2008 will be awesome. I can't wait for Christmas with the Sopharoo. She is very interested in the pretty wrapped things sitting under the tree.
Sounds like we are in about the same place as you guys with our paperwork. We are hoping to be in Kaz in February too.
Bob and I have more than once spoke of how much different our lives will be with our little one next year.
Merry Christmas!!
Congratulations on a big decision! And here's to a smooth and speedy process from here on! Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!! Even though Christmas will be simple for us this year, it is still a little more magical with a little one :) I can't wait for you to experience it :)
Merry Christmas! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. I remember 2006 was our last Christmas as DINKs. It was so bittersweet as I just yearned for our little one!
BTW, great choice on AA. When we were in Petro, we met the AA Petro team and they were awesome! Truly wonderful people. If the rest of their in-country team is even half as good, you'll be well taken care of.
Happy holidays to you too! I am so glad things are moving along with your dossier. I was so happy when we finally sent ours out - what a relief! I hope everything continues to go smoothly . . . and that you had a great holiday . . . the last one sans child!
Welcome back and happy holidays to you! I'm glad to hear you are still chugging along and will join the ranks of adoptive parents next year! We are getting closer and also felt the constnat reminders of having our last DINK Christmas. Next year is going to be so special!
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