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January 2006 - Posts

Adoption Update - 1/29
We received an update this weekend on our adoption, and one on Erika. First, we found out on Friday that we have received authorization from the US Embassy to proceed with the DNA test. This is great news, as the DNA test is a big step! Once the DNA test Read More...
We have a new niece!
Yes - we are an aunt and uncle again! Megan Elise Gillen was born last night at 9:45 PM. Mom (Audrey), Dad (Kevin), and Megan are all doing well. She weighed 8 lbs 12 oz, and is 19.5 inches long, with a head full of brown hair! You can view some pictures Read More...
More Pics from Guatemala!
This has been a really good week. We received a video clip on Tuesday. and an updated set of pictures on Thursday. I've been working on my dad-publishing skills and learning how to get video online as well as edit and present pictures - I've got Read More...
Erika's First Video!
So, today was a great day. We came home from work to find that the adoption agency had sent us a video taken of Erika after her second medical examination. I've created a clip of that video and made it available here if you are interested (or via Read More...
Adoption update
Hello All! I hope everything is well with you all, and that you all are having a great new year. We received an update on the adoption today, so I just wanted to pass it along. First, our dossier has been translated. Second, our Power of Attorney is in Read More...
A Little Update
Hello All! Welcome to our blog! Since it's just being started, I thought I would update you all a little on Erika, and our adoption process. From the last medical update we recieved, from Erika's one-month checkup, she is doing well. Her heart Read More...
Our Day with Bob and Joy...
We had a pretty bad day today, hanging out with weird people. :) Actually, it was a really nice day today. Joy came in town yesterday and Bob joined us for a day of meetings, fun, and just hanging out. The picture to the left was taken by Joy at the wonderful Read More...