Dogs

Before kids life was all about the dogs. Second place doesn't seem so bad!

Sunday Snapshot-Spring Pics

Here is my attempt at some Spring Pictures. How did I get them out into the tall weeds and mud? Good old fashioned bribery. All it took was two cherry slushes from Sonic!

Favorite Photo Friday-Update

We received and updated report and two photos of Ji yesterday. Same crib, same shaved head, same over sized clothes. It's always a little sad to watch your child that is a world away grow up in pictures. It's even sadder to see new pictures and no growth. I'm so ready to GO!

Here is precious Ji last week. She weighs 17 pounds and is 26 inches long. Sweet girl! I think her lips make Angelina's look puny :)

Waiting, Waiting, and More Waiting

Adoption is all about waiting. Some days I wait well and others, not so much! There have been a few small updates with the "process". The USCIS sent a RFE (request for evidence) regarding two small pieces of our home study. We sent the RFE last week and should be hearing about our approval soon. That would make us DTC (dossier to China) except 3 of our documents expired while at the State Consulate's office. Two days before Spring Break we ran around like chickens with our heads cut off gathering, notarizing, requesting, and sending. Those documents are now at the Consulate's office again. When they come back we will be DTC. I would say I'd be calm then but there are several more waiting periods which could total 6-7 more months until travel.

I had lunch with a friend yesterday and she said the sweetest thing to me. She said she prayed every day that Jesus would be sitting in the crib with our Ji. I know everyone prays for her but comment came at just the right time, when the wait seemed almost unbearable.

Recently I was invited to a DTC Winter Group on Facebook. I LOVE IT! There are 96 members and we are all in the same phases of adoption. We even decided to have secret pals and send little gifts and encouraging notes a few times a month. I've already sent and received some special treats. We also post pictures of our babies. You should see them all. Talk about CUTE! I posted this picture the other day and one member noticed how sweet it was that Ji was holding Rain's hand in this photo. I hadn't noticed before. What I wouldn't do to hold that little hand. Waiting......

American Girl

Our cousins came for Spring Break. The BIG treat was eating with our dolls at the American Girl Bistro. SO. MUCH. FUN. More on the cousins later.....

Thursday

My blog has been neglected due to massive amounts of school work. My two week observation window was open and I was evaluated yesterday. Not to mention we have paper work problems with the USCIS regarding Ji's adoption. For the LOVE! I'm ready for Spring Break and some good sleep.

Molly has been playing recently with our next door neighbor Sarah. We've been waiting for the day when they could go back and forth between the houses. So fun!