Waiting

Waiting is the name of the game in adoption. I am happy to be on the downhill wait. Our Article 5 is set to be done this Friday (July 2). What that means is 2-4 weeks later we could have travel approval. To save myself possible heartbreak, I think we will travel in August. If is happens in July then it will be a happy surprise.

We had a garage sale 2 weeks in a row. I only wanted to make enough to cover my visa to China, I did and then some. I will take care of that this week. Progress! I have also picked up more hours at my second job this summer. Every little bit helps.

In the meantime, I think we all have the nesting bug--Tim included. There are things that need repaired outside because of the tornado; and Mr. Petersen has been working on those like a house on fire. I have been working on cleaning and organizing the inside trying to stay busy so the wait goes fast.

Where we've been

Our Mia Rui

Today we got these precious pictures of our sweet baby girl. This was one of the best days we have had in a really long time. God is good.

Moving Up Day

Christian had a moving up ceremony for preschool this week. It was cute. He will go everyday to preschool next year for half a day. He likes it.

Katie was here...

I 800

I can do a little happy dance. This morning I sent my I 800 to CCAI via FedEx. They will get it tomorrow. What's the big deal you ask? Well once that form is submitted to USCIS, we travel 10-13 weeks later. Can I get an amen? :)

USCIS

UPDATE
I got an email from USCIS today, our renewal was approved on 5/5/10. YIPEE! Now we can start the official paperwork that goes towards travel!
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I broke down and called USCIS today. I am assigned a case worker--good I guess. My call was put to his desk and I left a message. I was calling to just check in and make sure those precious documents I sent FedEx made it. Here's to hoping that he calls back tomorrow. :)