Dossier Complete!!!

After a disappointing oversight on my part (and a $50 overnight fedex charge to Missouri) we have finally sent our dossier!  Hopefully they will have our paperwork within the next few weeks and we begin the big wait for a referral (that has a PICTURE attached of a kid/s).  We happily spent over an hour at FedEx/Kinkos and over $100 to make all of our copies and mail the goods tonight.

What's in this giant stack of papers you ask?



Certified Copies of Birth Certificates
Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
Home Study
Medical Letters
Police Clearance Letters
Employment Letters
Bank Statements
Photocopy of last 3 years 1040 Tax Returns
Passport Photos & Signature Pages
Post-Placement and Heritage Trip Agreement
Pastoral Recommendation Letter
Family Recommendation Letter
Friend Recommendation Letter
Photographs of Family & Home
Guardianship Letter
Proof of Home Ownership
Travel Contract
Fee Agreement
Training Certificates
Service Plan
(Not to mention that all of these had to be notarized...yes, I had to notarize photos of my kitchen, as well as state sealed ;)

We are so thankful to all of the people who helped put this paperwork together!  We couldn't have done it without all of your support and help! Thank you!

<3 Tony & Kelly

Learn On!

The adoption process is full of hurry ups and wait...and wait...and wait.  Wait time isn't easy, especially when it's indefinite.  With our time, we are living life, but also doing what we can to prepare.  We've just purchased the documentary called Somewhere Between.  I can't wait to get it in the mail and share it with family and friends!  Documentary party at our place anyone?!  :)