Houston- We better not have a problem!

Our dossier passed the FL inspection and now has the Great Seal of FL on each document! Now its headed to Houston, TX to receive the official stamp of the Chinese Consulate. Folks, that's the last step before China!! So, in three weeks, guess where that dossier will be? CHINA!!!! So, we're looking at about three-four weeks from this point. Now, excuse me while I go throw up......er, uh, I mean jump up and down with excitement! What a mixture of emotions this journey is!

We had a great Christmas with family and friends. Always a great time with my family and I met up with some college friends and laughed til I cried.

Whole fam was sick but we're on the mend. Bethy's going to have adenoids out in January- I am relieved and hopeful!

Here's some Christmas day highlights:



Happy Birthday Jesus!!
 Caleb got a blanket made by Grandma!

"My bicycle, my bicycle", she exclaimed!

Comments

Baboo said…
Congratulations Katie, Tom and Bethany!! Sounds like you are well on your way to having a "fourth Fanning" in the house. Many years ago, friends of mine used Holt International to adopt a beautiful, (now not so little) girl from China. They had nothing but praise for the agency.

I'm sure you are excited, and with good reason. Can't wait to meet the new little one. God bless you in the new year.

Scott
December 31, 2010 at 7:09 AM
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