LL Korean Reception

We were invited by LL (our agency) to attend a Korean Reception this past weekend. It was a great experience for all of us. . They had Korean food, a Tae Kwon Do performance, Arts and Crafts that G loved, and games for the kids. The best part of the reception for us was meeting other families. There were families there who have already brought their children home and waiting families, like us, who are in the midst of the process. We were lucky to be introduced by our SW to a family who is at the same point in the process as us. We are looking forward to staying in touch with them and following their journey.

We finished off that great day for our family with the annual bonfire at Mom and E's. I think every year gets better and better. What could be more fun than eating, drinking and spending time with family?
Many of you asked me that night, what the timelines are looking like. I recently asked our SW if 18 months is still the general timeline and she continues to give me the same answer..."We are hoping to get a few more referrals this year". The reason she gives me this answer is there is a "waiting list" and once other families are given their referrals, we move up in the list.

Questions

We have been asked many questions after passing on the exciting news that we are adopting a little boy from Korea ... "Why did you decide to adopt?";"Why did you choose Korea?"; "How does the process work?"; "Why does it take so long?" ; "How could you possibly get a boy, aren't more girls available?"; "How old are the babies?"; "Can you really afford to do something like that?"

For all the other above questions, I'm going to start by posting two links.

These links will help answer some of those questions for now.

New York Times Article
Korean Adoption

I do also intend to get all these questions answered myself in my own words, over time. I am far from a "good blogger" but, I will do my best to get this all out there and explained as times goes on. Thanks to all of you who have been so wonderful to us through all our of experiences in trying to add to our family. It is very comforting to now feel at ease and certain of what the next steps are. Although, there are never true "certainties" with adoption. We know the process is in place and we are slowly moving along. Yes, the wait is going to be long but, if you take a look at the big picture and the blessing at the end; the wait is really okay.

Fall 2009

G started school this year right after labor day. She is in the pre-k academy at her school. The class meets 5 half days a week. So, she is gone M-F from noon until 2:45 (believe me those few hours go very fast). She LOVES Loves Loves school and is disappointed when Saturday rolls around. I am so happy for her but at the same time miss my little little girl.
G's first day of Pre-K.


Back to school also means back to activities. G is taking dance again....which is good cuz the little thing LOVES to dance, just about as much as she loves school. It's a great way to burn off some of that extra energy when the cold sets in and she can't be running around outside. We switched studios this year but, love our choice. It's much closer to home and there are quite a few of Gracie's friends from school there with her.


First day of ballet/tap for the 09-10 year....such a sweet little princess.

This past weekend my cousin D got married. We had the best time at the wedding and reception. We love hanging out with family. D was a beautiful bride and her new hubby is such a sweetheart. We are very happy for them and wish them the best!!!