Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Flights booked!!

for the court trip at least. I still don't know the details of our third trip yet, except for the fact that its a GOOD thing I planned on going thru Moscow myself anyways and not using the courier because the doctor that does the visa medical in Vladivostok will be on vacation. So we leave Los Angeles Thurs night Aug 5th and return Friday the 13th (yikes!!!) Good thing I'm not supersticious. We both got our blood drawn today. Steve also got his chest x-ray and I'll get mine tomorrow. I bought a new lighter-weight outfit for court. I kinda have a schedule worked out for Dylan. He's excited to get to spend time with several different people (2 grammas, an aunt and some cousins!!!) Visas are processed. I think thats the main stuff, right? I'll be taking several different size clothes with me for our little miss to see what size she's wearing. Hope some of the clothes I bought still fit...well, actually it'd be GREAT if she outgrew most of them!!! Its still not for sure if my mom can travel with me on trip 3, fingers crossed. I'm actually feeling like things are fairly under control, so that probably means I'm forgetting something BIG...lol.

Hey, I also just noticed that last post was my 100th post. Very cool that is the post that announced our long awaited court date!

I'm getting sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11 comments:

Stacey said...

Again... couldn't be more thrilled for you. Some people stick with you in this journey as we all move through - you guys stuck in my head and heart - I've hoped and prayed good things for you waiting for news. Now I only have one family left to hope for (Vlad too waiting on a twice delayed court date) I can't wait for updates and hope too that she has grown strong and healthy while you dreamt about her. Travel safe, travel fast - bring that girl home!

Meredith said...

Shelly,

I cannot wait for you to hold your baby in your arms again. I remember that moment on our second trip when we first got to see Oleg again. It's amazing. I'm sure you aren't forgetting anything! Have a safe trip!

Meredith

Tracey and Chuck said...

Sounds like you have everything in place...can't wait to hear after you see your little girl!!! 2 weeks from today and you will be on your way!! Again, we are so very very excited for you and your family.

Bill and Michelle Curran said...

Does sound like you have everything under control. I can't wait to see pictures and learn if she has grown. Then I can't wait until she starts to thrive with her new family! Thats my future daughter in law we are talking about!!!

Samantha said...

Сongratulations and best of luck! All of us who volunteer time and money to orphagies in Russia are so thrilled to hear when another child finds a home! Have a great visit!

Heidi said...

I am so happy for your family. I can't wait to hear all about trip #2 and find out when trip #3 is!

Anonymous said...

We are so thrilled for you! I am so happy you finally get to board that plane for Russia! Enjoy every minute!

Victoria

GuinnessandKillian said...

Love it!

Sarah D said...

Yipppeee! Flights, visas, money.... Everything else is just details, right? I am so thrilled for you guys.

Beth said...

Yah I am so excited for yOU! Yes the court room was hot so do wear something light. Sounds like you have everything in place. Different sizes are a good size Jake was much smaller then I thought so on trip 3 I brought smaller clothes. Can not wait to follow your journey to pick up your little girl. WOW 10 posts that is amazing.

Beth

amy said...

It is so awesome to see your happy posts :) I bet Vlad in August will be nice ~ you won't have to bundle up your little miss so much! Trying to get Clara Jane in a snowsuit was a nightmare ~ she hated it. I haven't looked for my list of questions from the judge yet but will have time this weekend... will email you! Three cheers for booked flights!!!