Friday, March 27, 2009


I'm thinking Spring. I'm thinking it as hard as I can.

Unfortunately, tomorrow's forecast includes snow. And, quite possibly, a fair bit of it. 

Spring.

The sunflower seeds that Theo sowed with Nanny last weekend are in full sprout. My tulips are a good 4 inches above ground.  My daffodils and crocuses not far behind.

Spring.

Theo had his first swimming lesson of the season on Monday night. We had so much fun splashing around together in the pool. I can't wait to meet the boy that he is going to be this summer at the pool.  He's eager to do it on his own, and I'm not so good at letting go.

Emmett has been glued to the patio door.  There is so much life in our back yard these days. The birds are flocked to the feeders.  (So are the damn squirrels...)  Our neighborhood has been alive with walkers, and they can not pass by our house without being announced by Emmett. He is in love with their doggies.  He wants to run alongside.


  

Spring.

It's the season during which we'll become a family of five. I know that it is. I got a taste of it last week, and I won't let it go.

Spring is here, despite the pending snow.

4 comments:

jessica said...

while i love what you can do with your camera, this pic of emmett kind of makes him look like one of the characters out of the twilight movie

Becca said...

Beautiful pictures.
Spring has just GOT to come right?
I am eagerly awaiting an update on Rubin's arrival. I think about it all the time. You must be SO eager!
I am also jealous of your patio door. Silly thing to be jealous of....but there you have it. Have a great weekend my dear.

Anonymous said...

Snow, Snow, Got Away!

Anonymous said...

Pictures are looking great!! New camera? I love that new quote you have under your heading as well! I am very happy for you about the adoption!! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!!

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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