GOOD NEWS and I've Decided..

...to try and become a better blogger. I've been doing some reflecting lately and took a look back at when I started this blog...1st post. I started blogging because I thought it was an easy way to track fun family events that we may want to look back at one day. I had no idea at that time that this would also be where I kept track of our adoption process. In looking at pictures in some of those older posts, I can remember exactly what treatment we were going through or where we were in the adoption process. But, I really didn't document much of that. For a very long time, I was pretty quiet about both of these processes. I guess because I was so afraid of the uncertainty that came with both. But, what I know now and am so certain of is we are one step closer to the next big step in the Adoption Process! Yippee!!!....a huge step closer to being able to go get Jackson.Today we found out we have been submitted for EP (emigration permission). This is what we have been waiting for for MONTHS. This is the document on the Korean side that had to be submitted for things to "start moving" again. We now wait for this permission to be approved. Once this is approved, we wait for our son's passport to be issued and his Visa Interview to be scheduled. It's so exciting to finally say that we can start counting down the wait in weeks rather than months. Our SW could not give us an exact timeframe (as with everything else in this process) but, her best guess for all of the next steps ... 6-8 weeks....early to mid May for Travel.. Yeah! I really hope things stay on track and everything goes smoothly.

Blizzard and the Gra*mys

This post is long overdue.... but, February was a fun month for our family and since I'm using this blog as a memory keeper (or at least trying to), I'm posting now.

The midwest was hit with a really awesome Blizzard. We are often given these warnings but, the big punches always seem to miss us. Not this time! We got two days off ofchool (and work for KJ) and had a great time. The official snow accumulation totals for the area ranged from 13-20 inches. I think we got right around 17 inches. This kind of snow can be really fun when you can take your time cleaning it up and you do not have to travel in it. Grace and I spent the first day at a Mommy/children playdate with some friends in our neighborhood. The grown ups enjoyed the chat time while the kids played both inside and out. KJ stayed home and worked during the day.

The second day we played outside together...

A couple weekends later KJ and I were lucky enough to attend the Gram*ys in LA. Wow, what a fantastic experience! KJ got the tickets through work and I'm still trying to understand how I got to go with him. Sill not really sure.. But, I did....and I LOVED it. We flew into LA on Saturday and enjoyed the afternoon walking around. That night we went out to eat at a trendy place in West Hollywood and actually saw a few reality stars and Stanley from the Office. My claim to fame. We had a great time with some of KJs co-workers that evening. Then Sunday was the big day. We slept in, got ready, and headed out for a few cocktails before the show. We were allowed to walk the red carpet but, walking the red carpet as a "civilian"...ha...is much different than as a musician. We were rushed through and shuttled in as quick as possible. But, it was still cool. We were seated in a skybox in the very center. We enjoyed the continuous concert of musicians I probably wouldn't necessarily go see. It was great and so very entertaining. We were sure to take in every moment and enjoy it to its fullest. I'm sure this is one thing we won't get the chance to do again :)