Dossier in Ethiopia!

I emailed our adoption agency this week and found out that our Dossier is translated and in Ethiopia! We are officially in the cue! Now we just wait for a picture. Should be about 4 or 5 months before we see our little one. We are really excited!

Dossier Done!

Well, It's official. We just sent our entire dossier all with state certifications to our adoption agency. It has been a long road and it feels good to finally get over this step. It is out of our hands now. Next our agency will get our paperwork certified by the US Government and then by the Ethiopian Government (after it's translated) and we are officially on the wait list! Should be another 4 or 5 months until we get a picture/referral. Can't wait.

Another Step Closer

Well, we made another step towards our adoption. We got the I-171H approval from the Department of Homeland Security! So now we have all of our paperwork and our Dossier is complete. I sent it to the State to get authorized and they'll get it tomorrow. Then it goes to our Adoption agency to be translated and sent to Ethiopia. At that point we are officially in the cue. Can't wait!

Train Moves forward!

Well, we are finally able to move forward again. I got a job at Healthland (they make software for hospitals). Filled out a ton of paperwork this week. We have our classes next week and then our first meeting with our social worker for our home study on Monday the 26th. Can't wait! Thanks to everyone for your prayers.

Here is our story on Twin Cities Live.

Nutritional Guide and Cookbook

Maria has made a nutritional Guide and Cookbook where all the proceeds go to our adoption. The below link has a preview. If you order through us, it is $18 (including shipping). Just send us a check with the return address.
Take care,
Craig

Click here to see a preview

Our Address:
W11945 757th AVE
River Falls, WI 54022

Happy New Year

Nothing like great family to ring in the new year. Here is to a new year that makes our dreams come true.