Updates galore

Sorry I did not post while dealing with the USCIS issue!

I don't want to even go there again, it's over and done with, so I will just move along.

Our approval came in the mail yesterday, and I immediately faxed and emailed it to our agency.

She forwarded it to their staff in China, and they were going to ask for an adoption appointment. She was also going to ask for an appointment at the American Consulates office.

She emailed me this morning saying "Congratulations!"

We were able to get an appointment for the same day as the rest of the folks in our group, so we will GET TO TRAVEL AS PLANNED!

Here is our tentative itinerary:

3/24 - Depart U.S.

3/25 - We loose this day traveling because of time difference

3/26 - Arrive in Beijing

3/27 - Beijing Tours

3/28 - Fly to Guangzhou

3/29 - Gotcha Day!

3/30 - 4/06 finalize adoption and shopping!

4/07 - American Consulate Appointment

4/08 - Oath taking ceremony

4/09 - Family picks up baby's passport with Visa AND Departs China to L.A.

4/10 - Welcome home Tessa!

Our travel advisor will send me the confirmed itinerary next week.

Now for another update.

Remember when I said that I had sent a care package to the orphanage?

Well this morning I received 4 updated pictures and measurements on little missy.

She now weighs in at 17 pounds.

She is 27.6 inches long,

and her little feet are 4 tiny little inches!

I was so thrilled to be able to get these updates, and I was just about in tears when I saw the first picture. I didn't think she could possibly get any cuter, I was wrong!

VERY wrong! Isn't she just a little sweetie heart?!