Scheduling Apointments

Is it too early for a countdown.....  We are already counting down!!

19 DAYS UNTIL WE LEAVE FOR CHINA!!

First, we have tickets IN HAND!!  It seems like every day the reality of us bringing home another child is becoming more real!  We are becoming more nervous, scared, anxious, happy, joyful, and excited each and every day.  The kids all made Riley valentines today and are starting to include her in every conversation we have.  :) She is fitting in already without her actually being here!! I can't wait to be a family of 6!!  I know...crazy... 4 kids.... are a lot but when you think of every day I have 7 kids at my house anyways..what's 1 more.  I love being able to help both my sister and sister-in-law with their children...4 in total!!! I know all the kids truly can't wait for Riley to be here!!  Of one my nephews, Carson, cleans out his room and closet and finds all sorts of gifts for Riley!!  He also is a little artist and makes her cards and pictures too.  I think we have a couple bags full of Carson gifts!!  I know she will love ALL OF THEM!!

We have been talking with the nurses and staff at the International Adoption Clinic at Children's Mercy Hospital since we were match in late October.   They have been very helpful and we just scheduled our very first doctors appointment for Riley!!!  Again, it is becoming more real!!   Friday, April 5th she will be going in for a full evaluation/exam with blood work!  They will be directing us on what specialist we will need to see!!  I have also called Johnson County Infant and Toddler Services.  They helped out so much with Ryan's speech delays that we are hoping they will be able to help out with Riley too!         

Happy Valentine's Day!!

We are enjoying a Chinese meal with the family in honor of Riley!!