10 months and still counting...

Well, it has been more than 10 months since China logged in my application. Even though I still don't have a referral, at least my application was officially approved. The past month has been busy. My INS fingerprints expired so I had to get them redone and was yelled at again since my fingerprints are apparently wearing off. My first set was declined and when they did the second set they also had me sign a sworn agreement stating that I am not a criminal. I also had the bachelorette party and wedding for my friend Renee, and the wedding for my cousin, Don. Now that the holidays are approaching, I am hoping the wait seems to move faster. In the meantime, I will try to keep busy and keep optimistic. Thanks again for the support and good wishes.

Officially Approved!!!

Well, I am now finally officially approved to adopt per the China Center of Adoptive Affairs. This is a big step and one closer to Malia. This month has been busy, busy, busy. Work is going well with my new role but as we get close to our date to turn over documentation to IT is has been crazy. As for my personal life, it is also on the go. This month has been wedding showers (for a friend and Amber (future cousin in law)). I started a tap dance class through community ed to keep active and to make the wait time go faster. There were also the birthdays for my brother in law and sister in law. As busy as September was, October seems on track to be just as much fun with the upcoming bachelorette party, two weddings, and other events. This year is sure flying by which is great until Malia is here with me. I hope everyone is doing well and thank you for the prayers to get Malia home sooner rather than later.