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Jul 27 2009
On Friday we received a bunch of preliminary travel information, which more or less is intended to prepare us for all that will come once we receive our travel appointment. We have tentative departure dates somewhere between September 3-10. As for now, we are filling out our visa applications for China, and other [...]
Jul 22 2009
After sitting around all morning, I decided to run a quick errand. As I was driving up our street, Fed Ex rounded the corner, and I happily returned home for our package.
We will sign and get this back in the mail, and then we wait for travel approval and travel information.
Jul 21 2009
We received our RA (referral approval) today, and are in a state of pleasant shock and delight. China has said yes to our request to adopt this little girl, and it is our pleasure to introduce to you all Emily Ruth Chastain.
Emily’s Chinese name is Bao Xinya. She is 4 years old, and [...]
Jul 17 2009
So, this summer we’ve been in the process of ripping up our back yard, and redoing what was never done really well when the previous owners put the lawn in. We’ve added some french drains to help the horrible clay to better drain the winter rains. We’ve moved Karen’s raised gardens from the [...]
Jul 10 2009
Jonathan Sanchez pitched the first no hitter of the 2009 major league season this evening, blanking the Padres. If not for the shoddy defense of Juan Uribe, who committed an error in the 8th inning, he might have had a perfect game. Man I love baseball!