Monday, November 3, 2008

I'm not sure how, continually, we've managed to hit the jackpot when it comes to good neighbors.

Tonight, with M and J and their boys, we made one of those nights that the kids will always remember.

Flashlights in hand, headlamps illuminated, we set off into the night. Theo, A, and S on their big wheels (S, with a flashlight taped to his handlebars...), and Emmett in his stroller, kicking his legs and flapping his arms faster than the older boys could pedal.

We headed directly to our park, fully knowing that the unlit path would be pitch-dark, to play. Boy, did we ever.

On the way home, Theo stopped and kissed a fire hydrant. (Very gross, I know...)

4 comments:

Norbyah said...

This really makes me miss you guys....We just don't have a Dave and Emily and boys over here. It sounds like such fun.

Anonymous said...

The kiss on the fire hydrant is a sure sign that they were having a blast. I like the new layout! Very artistic!

Norbyah--I think I'm getting together with Nameah this week!

Anonymous said...

i'm confused... did you create the layout?

Norbyah said...

how cool erin! hope you guys have fun...and i'm glad you guys can get together. loved the halloween costume by the way.

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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