Evan we're coming soon

I spoke with the adoption agency today and it looks like we'll arrive in Vietnam on Nov 22. We'll get to meet Evan on Nov 23 and the adoption will be official on Nov 24. That's only 4 weeks from now. Oh, there is so much to get done at both work and home.

It will all be worth the effort because I'll be holding my little son before Thanksgiving. He and Isabel will be what I'll be most thankful of this year.

Little Fairy Isabel

Isabel decided to be a fairy this year for Halloween. Her costume consists of a set of wings, a tutu, a flower & ribbon crown, a butterfly wand, and face paint and glitter. She looks adorable.

We went to a local museum this afternoon to participate in their festivities. The event was really nice an Isabel loved it. Fortunately, we arrive early and were able to see everything before the crowds arrived ... and there were literally thousands of people. People waited for hours to get into the event.

I could tell Isabel felt like a princess walking around. So many people commented about how cute she looked and she would say to me, "Mommy, they like my costume?"

We met up with friends who all had children between the ages of 1.5 - 5 years old. Everyone had a good time and afterwards we went to the home of one of the families and had pizza and snack. What a great way to spend a Saturday evening.

I have I600 approval - 22 days

I can't believe it!! The US Embassy in Hanoi emailed the approval for me to adopt Evan at 3:39 AM our time. I can't believe how quickly this happened. What does this mean ... it means I could be going to Vietnam in a matter of weeks. I am no where close to being ready. Panic!

A few days ago, my agency sent me an email saying that the orphanage was contacted by the embassy and interviewed. They weren't sure how that was going to translate into an approval date, but neither of us were prepare for an approval this quick. WOW ... panic!!

Okay, I need to start thinking about what I need to do to go and get this little guy ... panic.