Hard to believe that tomorrow we are on our 6th journey to Russia. We have been busy filling in the Northern Grandparents of the typical happenings of the Carey house for there own adventure here watching the two busy souls at home. Mike and I went down to the community pool and swam some laps today and got to see some friends that gave us a great send off. (Thanks... Dirtz's, Kirshner's and Hannah's)
Left packing to the last minute and spending time with the kids. Jordan understands most everything. She keeps asking us when we are going to Russia. She is excited to meet her new sister. Garrett is just happy go lucky... our without a clue sole. He notices the luggage, but spent more time getting rides in it then worrying about where it is going.
We are so excited... Very long adventure starts tomorrow. Just getting to Orenburg is going to take a two days. Chris told me to wear something I like... cuz I will be in it for a couple of days.
Will keep you posted... Love to you all... Kristen
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Sunday, July 01, 2007
We have an Update...
Well it came as a surprise to us to get a phone call this past Friday with a potential referral. We got the call about 45 minutes before leaving for the Go Diego Go show. I think Chris can attest to the fact that the show was a blur and our minds (and hearts) we racing. I looked over at Jordan... with an ear to ear grin and Garrett rocked so hard and fast I thought his head would spin off. What a moment.
When we started this process, we agreed that we were on a need to know basis and that we would not accept a referral unless we felt truly comfortable. Contrary to this agreement, we have managed to accept this referral without having any information. When we got this referral, something in our guts just felt right. We are scheduled to travel to Russia on July 15th. This little girl (9 months) is in a region southeast of Moscow called Orenburg. The region sits just north of the Kazakhstan border. We have heard wonderful things about the region and the structure of its orphanage program there.
Gram and Coach have signed on to babysit for the first trip. Jordan and Garrett are very excited to have them. Garrett doesn't have a clue, he agrees to everything and Jordan is already scheming. It seems that Jordan and Gram share the same passion for chocolate so I can only imagine the creations that will occur in the kitchen while we are gone.We are very excited for our trip and really feel cautiously optimistic. Will keep you posted as we get more information. Russia... here we come!
Sunday, June 10, 2007
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 kic
ked 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 consi
stent 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.
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 kic
ked 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 consi
stent 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.
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