June 2007 Update...

As for the adoption front... we have seen some movement, but have not had any situations that have stuck at the moment. We are a bit limited this time around as we would prefer to go to a region that waives the 10 business day stay in country. There is no leniency to families with children (even adopted ones from Russia). So we continue to wait and let fate take its hand.

Waiting has been fun though. Summer is here and we kicked it off with a trip to Chris's Aunt and Uncle who live here in Florida.
They have a gorgeous home on the beach. I think Jordan and Garrett spent the days, literally, in the water. Their pad to their fingers and toes were raw and we all had a blast. The next few days we spent at Disney and then we headed up to visit my sister and her family in South Carolina. It was a great week! Jordan spent some time playing T Ball while there with her cousin Logan. Logan plays for a team and Uncle Bill is the coach. She has gotten us up every morning since we have been home asking to play ball. We got to do some fishing in their back yard where you practically caught a fish with each cast. Taking the fish off was a real treat for me. Spending time with my sister is time I will always cherish.




Jordan has started a camp this week at our church. She loves going and has already met some new friends. Garrett and I swelter at the park most days and spend a considerable amount of time doing what he enjoys most... swimming. (See right)



We are hopeful that the Russian program will open its doors and allow a more consistent adoption program. Jordan periodically asks us about the new baby. It seems like such a hard concept for her, but she knows how to be a big sister and has become quite the pro. Garrett on the other hand may struggle with the newest addition. He has grown to appreciate his role as the youngest and the one that gets his way most of the time. (Or so he thinks) I thought Jordan was strong willed... Garrett has become rather savvy with his approach to become the what he thinks is the leader of the house. It is hard to believe we have only had him just over a year.



We hope everyone is having a great summer so far... we appreciate all the inquiries about the next adoption and love hearing from you all.