One Step Closer!

I heard a knock at the door today and when I answered it, no one was there. However, the FedEx man had left an envelope on the step. It was our visas! Our passports look so cool with their little visas in them. Colin just kept looking at me like he thought I was crazy to be so excited about an envelope with stuff in it!

On Saturday, I have my dance recital. Colin is going to come to the rehearsal with me in the morning. (He loves hanging out with the girls!) Dennis is going to Babies R Us with Rich to pick up the changing table for Tatum's room. He also has to paint the letters for her wall.

I need to start packing! We'll be on a plane in no time at all!

We have an update!

We have received an update on little Tootsie! She is 30 1/2 inches tall, weighing in at 24 lbs. That may sound like she's a solid girl for 16 months, especially with a cleft palate. However, our son had those measurements at 9 months! Everyone is small compared to him. At 2 1/2 years old, he is 39 lbs and 40 inches tall!

She loves being outside and playing with other kids. She hates to be alone, be told no, and worms! Sounds like she will fit right in. Colin is not fond of being told no either!

We also received some pictures from cyber friends Kelly and Angela! We are so blessed to have these to hold until she is in our arms. We need to get a smile on that little face.

And the Winner Is...

The winner of the Ipod Touch is David Babits of Cranston, Rhode Island!
We want to thank everyone for their support of our fundraiser. We are blessed to have so many good friends, both that we have met and have yet to meet!
It's a great feeling to know that Tatum is so loved already. We can't wait to bring her home!

LOA!!!

Well, I got to the dance studio today with Colin and my cell phone started to ring. I jokingly said that I hoped it was from Oregon. When I looked at the number, I realized that it was! Marci was on the phone to let me know that we had received our Letter of Acceptance! I immediately called Dennis, who was on the golf course. His game suddenly got a lot better! The school informed my mother who let out a "Yes!" My night seemed so long at work. I just wanted to get home and celebrate! We are painting her room this weekend! We hope to travel the end of June. Here we come baby!

Reece's Rainbow

I have discovered an inspirational place and it's at the end of the rainbow! Reece's Rainbow is a not for profit organization that brings awareness about orphans with Down Syndrome and other special needs. Many of these children will be sent to an instituion at age 4 and many will die there. Reece's Rainbow advocates for these children and raises money for grants to help families bring these angels home. Please consider helping save one of these beatiful children!