Monday, March 30, 2009

Introducing our new little angel...



We are very excited to share that we will be growing our family through the miracle of adoption once again. Unfortunately adoption is a long and unpredictable process. It will likely be 6-8 months before we are able to bring Hadley home. One of the nice things about adopting from Taiwan is that we are able to visit our baby as often as we like. We are planning go this summer for a week or so. We aren’t sure of the timing yet as we want to visit fairly close to finalization (as it will make it a little easier to leave her knowing that we will be able to bring her back soon). Hadley will be able to stay with us the entire time during our visit.

We are now beginning phase 2 of "the paper chase". We must sign a whole book of papers, get them notarized, get them authenticated by the Secretary of State, and send them to the Taiwan Embassy to be legalized. Then they will go back to our agency and eventually back to Taiwan. We are rushing around today to get all that completed so that it will be done before we go out of town on Wednesday for a spring break trip.

We are all so excited. Both Aiden and Liam pray for Hadley every night before bed. While the wait will be long and difficult, we have plenty to keep us busy (with two awnry boys). Please pray for a speedy process and that we will be united with our daughter very soon!




16 comments:

KelleyO said...

Congratulations!!! She's beautiful!!!

Tricia said...

OH! The best news. I am so thrilled for your family. She is beautiful - love all the pictures. How wonderful that you will be able to visit - 6-8 months can be a long time. Congratulations. Hope to meet you in person at Vietnam Camp in Tulsa.

Neil, Amy and The Girls said...

Yea!! I have been checking your blog waiting for this wonderful news!! She is beautiful!! Congratulations.

Kim said...

She is beautiful!!! We are so happy for you!!! Congratulations.

Jason and Erin said...

Congratulations!!!

Laura said...

She is a gorgeous little one! Congratulations!!!

Sarah said...

Hello, sweet angel! Congratulations!

erinlo said...

Oh YAY!!!! I am so so glad to see this sweet girl's pictures! Congratulations, you guys. I am very excited for all of you.

I can't believe how big the boys are getting- amazing. They are both so handsome.

Keep in touch!
-Erin

Jay, Jane and Jared said...

Congratulations ~ she is beautiful! Can't wait to hear she's in your arms forever.

Scott and Leslie said...

Yippee! She is absolutely beautiful! We will pray that Miss Hadley is home in your arms in rapid time. Hugs to you all!

Missy said...
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NHP said...

YEAH!!!
What a happy day. She is so beautiful and I love her name!
Congratulations to you all.
I hearby now add tea-parties, ballet slippers, purses, bows and all things girly into your daily life!- Oh what fun.
Big Hugs
Natasha

Ly said...

Congratulations, she is adorable. What fun you will have with a little girl! Hope the boys are well. Miss you all. Love, Ly

Susan said...

She's such a little beauty! Congratulations!

Tracy Ann said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful. What great news.

Tracy
JOH mom

Heather said...

Congratulations! She is so beautiful. The perfect addition to your family. I'm sure you guys are excited to add some pink to your house. Do you think you will be coming to Tulsa this summer since you also have travel plans to Taiwan? It would be great to see you.