Well, we've done it again. Another year, another set of fingerprints done. Yesterday I went to the courthouse to make sure I was doing my prints right (you would think after 4 times I would get it right). In Kentucky Wednesdays are the day that adoptive parents can come in to do fingerprints, so yesterday I went downtown to make sure I had everything I needed for today. Good thing I did. When I got to the office the man instructed me to go get the letter we needed from the 3rd floor to get our prints done. I remembered doing this last year so I headed up to the 3rd floor. When I got up there I found out that the office is closed on Wednesdays so it was a good thing I was there to get it on Tuesday. The lady working the desk was the same one from last year so I was nervous to even talk to her as last year she was extremely mean. Surprise, surprise, she went out of her way to help me this year. She pulled our file and right away told me to put away my checkbook as this set of prints would be free. I had completely forgot that, saving us a big $160.00! She got me through the line and even gave me Mike's papers without a hassle. On the way out she even wished me good luck and told me she just knew we would have our sweet daughter soon! So today I met Mike at lunch downtown and went to get our fingerprints. I always laugh when I go in there as we are always the only American people in the place. The man remembered me from yesterday and said he would take care of us and get us done right away. Less than 5 minutes later we were having our prints done and out the door in 15 minutes! It must have been our lucky day! By the way, the lady doing the prints said she felt that things are going to speed up since the Olympics are over (like we haven't heard that over and over) but I sure hope she is right. Since today is August 27th it's getting closer and closer to seeing what is in store for next month. Everyone cross your fingers!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Fingerprinted (AGAIN)
Well, we've done it again. Another year, another set of fingerprints done. Yesterday I went to the courthouse to make sure I was doing my prints right (you would think after 4 times I would get it right). In Kentucky Wednesdays are the day that adoptive parents can come in to do fingerprints, so yesterday I went downtown to make sure I had everything I needed for today. Good thing I did. When I got to the office the man instructed me to go get the letter we needed from the 3rd floor to get our prints done. I remembered doing this last year so I headed up to the 3rd floor. When I got up there I found out that the office is closed on Wednesdays so it was a good thing I was there to get it on Tuesday. The lady working the desk was the same one from last year so I was nervous to even talk to her as last year she was extremely mean. Surprise, surprise, she went out of her way to help me this year. She pulled our file and right away told me to put away my checkbook as this set of prints would be free. I had completely forgot that, saving us a big $160.00! She got me through the line and even gave me Mike's papers without a hassle. On the way out she even wished me good luck and told me she just knew we would have our sweet daughter soon! So today I met Mike at lunch downtown and went to get our fingerprints. I always laugh when I go in there as we are always the only American people in the place. The man remembered me from yesterday and said he would take care of us and get us done right away. Less than 5 minutes later we were having our prints done and out the door in 15 minutes! It must have been our lucky day! By the way, the lady doing the prints said she felt that things are going to speed up since the Olympics are over (like we haven't heard that over and over) but I sure hope she is right. Since today is August 27th it's getting closer and closer to seeing what is in store for next month. Everyone cross your fingers!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Still around
Believe it or not, we are still alive and well! I know it has been forever since I posted so I will try to use the bullets and give a quick update on the last (um...) 5 months!
- I know that in March I told you that we were getting the house ready to sell. Well, we put the house up and had sold it in 2 weeks, closed 2 weeks later and became homeless 5 days later! We are staying at my parents until we find a new house. They have been so wonderful to take Mike, Jack and me in.
- I found out that house hunting is no fun. Where do some of these people come up with these prices! Right now we just hope we have a home to bring Emma home to!
- In July we took a family vacation. Everyone was able to go, except Courtney (sorry Court). It was such a relaxing trip and it was wonderful to spend time with the family.
- I mentioned Courtney didn't get to go on vacation. Well, she was picked to go to Gov. Scholars, which is an amazing opportunity. We are all so proud of her.
- Mike and I have been trying to get in shape. In the spring we watched the Biggest Lo*er and became motivated. This time we have done it the right way: walking, working out and eating better. Mike has hit his goal and I still have 7 pounds left to hit my goal. So far I am down 32 lbs. If we ever take some pictures I will post one of our progress.
- The adoption is still moving at snail pace but we are making progress! The last batch of referrals finished up January 2006! We are now down to 57 days! Close but still so far away.
- School has started back up so we are excited to go watch all the nieces and nephews do all their activities! It's going to be a busy fall!
- While we are staying at my parents we don't have high speed access so believe me I am still checking in on everyone and all the rumors. I will try to post more.
I hope everyone is doing well. I know this was a very quick update but I just thought I would let everyone know that we are still here and still waiting!!!
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