Other news on the adoption front.....

Yes, it was true referrals did cover from Feb 1st to Feb 9th which really isn't that big of a group but it feels like it to me. I don't think I could explain to anyone who has not been in my shoes how exciting this time is for us. It is kind of like finding out that the baby had dropped into position and labor could start at any time. Rumors have started circulating about when referrals will come again and how many days it will cover but I know at this point everything is just speculation and that people are taking every ounce of information and trying to get it to mean something. The odd thing about this batch of referrals is the fact that they came only 22 days after the last batch. I am trying so hard not to get too excited but I can't help it. I really need to start focusing on getting things for travel. I have bought the gifts to take with us and we have new luggage that should be easier to travel with. I have a partial preliminary packing list but until after we visit Brent's parents in late October there isn't any reason for me to even start packing anything or doing pre-packing to see how it will all fit. I think this weekend we may start shopping for some of the essentials we will need for the trip. Please everyone keep us in your prayers or better yet keep Kaleigh in your prayers that she may soon be in the loving arms of her mom and dad down here in Murfreesboro, TN.

More pictures from my shower

Yes I know the shower was over a year ago and I am still posting pictures. Just keep in mind the past year has been very busy. There is a picture of the cake and one of my friend Melanie's husband saving the day by getting the ballons out of the ceiling fans.

Update

Well, things are getting exciting. The latest rumor is that the cut off date for this batch of referrals will be Feb 9th. Since we have a Feb 22nd LID this is very exciting. It is so hard to believe that we are finally close. We also met with a couple today who brought home their daughter from China 4 years ago. We got to see their pictures and hear about the trip. I also found out that Gymboree clothing is made in China and that you can pick up things really cheap there. Teresa and Emily are you hearing this????? Anyway we did get some good packing tips and found out some good travel tips as well. I know that between now and the time that we actually are getting ready to travel that I will have tons of other questions for her. It is so nice to have some one to talk to about this whole experience who can give some BTDT tips. Anyway stay posted for more updates as we find out more.

Here it is the long awaited for...season tickets

Yes we are proud owners of season tickets for the Tennessee Titans. This is how we are going to spend the next several weeks and hopefully not several months finishing the wait for our longed for daughter Kaleigh. Jon and Greg just keep praying that we are either in China or have just gotten back from China and maybe you might get tickets to the Pittsburg game for Christmas.

Coming Soon.....

So how are we going to keep ourselves busy between now and the time that we get Kaleigh??? Wait and see......could it be sports related?

Shower

Yes, I am just now posting some pictures from the shower that my mom had for me last summer. At that time we fully expected that we would at least have our daughter by Christmas at the latest. Now we are still hoping to have her by this Christmas. Anyway here are a few pictures that were taken by my sister-in-law Teresa and you will see my neice Sydney helping me to open things and show them to the guest. The blanket and pillow were made by my mom who as I am sure all of you know is anxiously waiting on her next grandbaby.

Getting Closer!!!!!

I am almost 28 months "pregnant" now so almost any news is good news now. The most recent batch of referrals covered through Jan 20th of 2006 leaving 33 days of log ins between that and my daughter. As slow as the the process has been at times that could mean nothing but being down to looking at the number of days and not the number of months is very exciting to this expectant mother. Anyway I promise to keep everyone updated as I get more news. There are a lot of predictions out there but I am only going to share facts for right now.