Making our House a Home: I told you she was even....

Sunday, August 30, 2009

I told you she was even....

I was going through pictures from Moscow and I came across these ones that prove she is very even.

14 comments:

Mandy @ The Party of 3 said...: Anna Pics:) Yay!!!!; August 30, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Susan said...: Too Cute!!; August 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Dana Doctor said...: So funny... She is Gerard's daughter indeed! (not the nose picking part! LOL); August 30, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Melissa said...: Precious!! I've been keeping up on your blog via my Google Reader...so I haven't come in to comment a lot. Sorry! I wanted to make you a quick offer for your announcements. If you are interested, I'll be happy to design some for you. If you already have something picked out, I can just edit one of your photos to make the colors pop, etc. Just let me know! If you're interested, email me at mbridges98 {at} gmail {dot} com.

She is a precious baby!!; August 30, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Melissa said...: P.S., no charge...my gift to you. :); August 30, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Julie said...: Joy, you crack me up!!!!; August 30, 2009 at 9:04 PM
OceanBlue said...: Hi Joy: It is not often that I comment to you, but here is a small suggestion -- getting Anna to sleep. Give her a warm bath around 6:30 or 7:00p.m. each night, you might be bathing her in the morning, but when I couldn't get Jennica to sleep, that was the trick. Bathing at night, bubbles and a good book right after, and out she went!! Hope it helps. Love you and can't wait to meet Anna. Love your Oldest Sister, Jessie.

P.S. To the Person that was Anonymous, I have one thing to say to you, till you walk in any one of our shoes, lived any one day in our lives, you have NO business, MAKING ANY COMMENTS TO MY SISTER, GERARD OR TO ANNA. IF YOU HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY, SHOW YOURSELF, DON'T BE A COWARD!!! SIGN YOUR NAME!!!!; August 30, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Barb said...: TOO FUNNY!!; August 30, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Joy~
I just commented on the sleep issue post, but realized a minute ago that there was a newer post. I should have simply commented here! Sorry about that! Your daughter is adorable...picking her nose or not!!!
Jody; August 31, 2009 at 5:30 AM
Melissa said...: Way too cute! Now how do they know to do that already?
Melissa; August 31, 2009 at 5:39 AM
Lakeshore Cottage Living said...: Cave exploration...it is common at our house too! ha.; August 31, 2009 at 6:47 AM
Kelly K said...: As always Joy, my thoughts are with you as you navigate this new and very exciting time in your life. It's a shame that time must be taken away from the true meaning of your blog...love, laughter, support...in order to address the negativity of others. Perhaps "anonymous" will look toward volunteering his/her time where it truly will have a positive difference on others. I am a big believer that we have a ressponsibility, each day, to improve or bring happiness to others lives. How lucky are you that you get to do this through Anna!; August 31, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Anonymous said...: Love the nose picking pics! About the anon comment you posted about...perfect response. Even I wouldn't say something so intrusive. Although your blog is public, it's also very personal and should be treated as such. It should be a positive , something your family (especially Anna) can look back on and enjoy.
The sleeping thing..I agree you should never let them "cry it out" I could never stand to let them cry (until they're in their 20's lol!) I always slept with them, it was hard with my nieces, since they weren't used to the affection so it worked better to just send them to bed most nights. You have to catch that perfect moment when they are sleepy but not over tired yet. Structure and routine with love and affection. (worked for me! lol! the first child is the practice run, trial and error). Relax and enjoy her.; August 31, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Shelly and Steve said...: Hahahaha :o) Cute; August 31, 2009 at 5:33 PM

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Time frame 21 months 3 days since signing with AAI, 17 months 9 days since the dossier was sent to Russia, 7 months 4 days from the time of referral to home
August 19, 2009 Anna meets her Daddy and is home FOREVER!
August 18, 2009 Embassy appointment
August 17, 2009 Anna is with me forever, Medical evaluation completed
August 15, 2009 Leave for Moscow
August 9, 2009 10-Day wait completed
August 6, 2009 Tickets purchased for Trip # 3
August 1, 2009 Left Moscow for home
July 31, 2009 Left Cheboksary for Moscow
July 30, 2009 Court date; Anna becomes my daughter after 2 years, 3 weeks, 1 day
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July 28, 2009 Saw Anna for the 2nd time
July 27, 2009 8 Doctor Physical and departed for Cheboksary
July 25, 2009 Arrived in Moscow
July 24, 2009 Left for Moscow for Trip # 2
Julyy 22, 2009 Little Banana is 22 months old
July 22, 2009 Visa arrived
July 14, 2009 Airline tickets purchased for trip # 2
July 9, 2009 Sent out another POA and renewed I-171H
July 9, 2009 Applied for my dual entry Visa
July 8, 2009 POA and Renewed I-171H notarized and apostilled
June 26, 2009 Penciled in Court Date
June 15, 2009 Notarized, apostille and dropped off paperwork in person to the agency in Jenison
June 8, 2009 Another POA dropped off in Trenton
June 1-4, 2009 4 trips to Trenton for last minute paperwork
June 1, 2009 Birth Certificate sent to USCIS
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May 11, 2009 POA signed for Russian coordinators
April 28, 2009 Home Study Addendum sent to AAI
April 28, 2009 Filed for extension of I-171H
April 27, 2009 More blood draw, EKG and CXR done
April 24, 2009 Picked up Home Study Addedum
April 23, 2009 Home Study Addendum completed and dropped off in Trenton.
April 9, 2009 Supporting Documents sent to AAI
April 8, 2009 Supporting documents taken to be apostilled
April 2, 2009 FBI Clearance received
March 27, 2009 Blood drawn for Medicals
March 26, 2009 Doctor's Appointment
March 25, 2009 Dropped off Financial Statement to the Accountant
March 24, 2009 New I-171 received in the mail
March 18, 2009 FBI finger prints sent out
March 14, 2009 Left Moscow for Home
March 13, 2009 Left Cheboksary for Moscow
March 12, 2009 Meet the Little Banana
March 11, 2009 Left for Cheboksary
March 9, 2008 Leaving for Trip #! (Start of process 20 months 1day, Little Banana is 17 months 2 weeks old, Started with AAI 15 months, 3 weeks and 2 days, Time since I got the call 1 month 3 weeks and 3 days ago
March 6, 2009 finger prints redone for INS, Visa for trip # 1 arrived
March 3, 2009 Made International Flight Reservations and sent out Visa Application
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February 24, 2009 Proof of Housing and Employment Letter sent to the State of NJ for Apostille
February 12, 2009 Proof of Housing signed
January 23, 2009 Additional Documents sent to Moscow
January 18, 2009 Told Grandma, Poppop and Nannie about you
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January 12, 2009 AAI meeting in Michigan
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October 20, 2008 Sent BC, Home Study Letter, copies of passport and SS license to State of NJ for Apostille
October 17, 2008 Obtained new Birth Certificates
October 17, 2008 Home Study Update letter completed
September 12, 2008 Assigned to Arkhangelsk
April 24, 2008 Fingerprinted for New Jersey State Police
April 24, 2008 Received FBI background check back
April 8, 2008 Additional Documents sent to AAI (BC, I-171H, Letter of Employment & Residence)
April 6, 2008 Nine Months Pregnant on Paper
March 31, 2008 Assorted Documents Sent to the State of New Jersey for Apostilles
March 31, 2008 FBI Criminal Background Fingerprinting completed and sent to the FBI
March 14, 2008 Residency paperwork signed by the Tax Assessor
March 6, 2008 Inital Dossier sent to Moscow
February 29, 2008 Dossier Documents sent to Adoption Associates, inc for translation
February 28, 2008 Dossier documents received from the State of New Jersey with the apostilles
February 19, 2008 Documents sent to Trenton for Apostille
February 14, 2008 Received the updated Home Study
Received I-171 from the Department of Homeland Security January 30, 2008 (Total Wait Time 3 months 4 days)
Psychological Evaluation Arrived Apostiled January 28, 2008
Psychological Evaluation Completed by Dr. Busch on January 22, 2008
Fingerprinted by USCIS for the I-600 December 18, 2007
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Formal Application to Adoption Associates December 3, 2008
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Preliminary Adoption Application to Adoption Associates November 14, 2008
Department of Homeland Security cashed the check November 14, 2007
Sent in the I-600 Form to the Department of Homeland Security October 26, 2007
Recieved Final Home Study Documents October 26, 2007
Obtained Birth Certificate from the State of New Jersey October 25, 2007
Dossier Documents signed and Notarized October 1, 2007
Home Study visit completed September 17, 2007
First Home Study meeting completed September 6, 2007
Adoption Application Approved by CHI August 16, 2007
Home Study Application Sent to A Loving Choice August 13, 2007
Medical Physical August 9, 2007
Criminal History Fingerprints July 27, 2007
Adoption Application Sent to CHI July 8, 2007

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I told you she was even....

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