Monday, September 22, 2008

The Original Squish.

We had a wonderful weekend, and I have a lot of great photos to share. I have to leave the house tomorrow morning at 6am and I should have been in bed 2 hours ago... but I started working and I couldn't stop!! I wanted to share this photo before I hit the hay, because I probably won't get around to another post until later this week. My incredible family. Enjoy.

10 comments:

Norbyah said...

What a lovely gathering...immediate family too!

Anonymous said...

such a cute photo--but what in the world is wrong with your husband's face?

Anonymous said...

oops, that's not some anonymous...I don't want you to think you have a stalker. I'm just really bad at this part. Sorry!

janiece said...

They look wonderful! That's a beautiful setting--is it around Madison? I know--I get goin and before I know it--it's the middle of the night! It must be a mom thing!

Anonymous said...

kinda looks like paul is getting a little familiar....

Anonymous said...

and i'm not anonymous either, it just wouldn't let me post my name? jessica

emily said...

janiece, we were at my cousin's wedding near green bay. it WAS a beautiful setting. i'm certain her wedding photos are going to be stellar.

Anonymous said...

Paul just wanted to try some of the original squish...he has to get it where he can!

Becca said...

What a great photo. It is fun to see everyone! A good looking bunch! Your mom and dad must be SO proud.

Kris said...

You do have a beautiful family. Do you have siblings that were adopted? I love hearing adoption stories.

Our Adoption Timeline

  • December 23, 2009- Adoption Finalized.
  • May 7th, 2009- Family circle complete in Madison.
  • May 6th, 2009- Mama's got Rubin in Seoul.
  • May 4th, 2009- meet Rubin
  • April 23rd, 2009- Visa Interview
  • April 22nd, 2009- TRAVEL CALL!!
  • April 14th, 2009- Packet 3
  • April 7th, 2009- NVC out
  • April 1st 2009 (no foolin')- I171 received
  • March 9th, 2009- I171H received
  • February 27th, 2009- progress report from SWS
  • February 24th, 2009- Fingerprinted at USIS
  • February 19, 2009-Rubin's legals arrive in state.
  • February 16, 2009- mailed referral acceptance.
  • February 12, 2009- received referral paperwork.
  • January 29, 2009- verbally accepted referral
  • January 27, 2009- received unofficial referral.
  • January 20, 2009- I600A received and filed with the Dept. of Homeland Security
  • January 16, 2009- submitted I600A
  • January 12, 2009- homestudy document complete.
  • January 12, 2009-received Foster Home Licensing
  • December 22, 2008- A.I.A.A. director approves application, establishes our file, and requests our homestudy documents from J.D.
  • December 5, 2008- submitted Foster Licensing application.
  • November 25, 2008- A.I.A.A. accepted official application.
  • November 15, 2008- submitted formal application to A.I.A.A.
  • November 13, 2008- final homestudy meeting.
  • November 12, 2008- autobiographies completed.
  • October 30, 2008- second homestudy meeting.
  • October 22, 2008- received formal application from A.I.A.A.
  • October 14, 2008- first homestudy meeting.
  • October 1, 2008- submitted pre-application to Americans for International Adoption and Aid
  • September 25, 2008- submitted application packet to Adoption Advocates, Inc.
  • September 18, 2008- first meeting with social worker (J.D.)
  • August 2008- decided to adopt

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