Monday, August 22, 2011

LOA!




After waiting for 76 days, I am thrilled to say we have received our LOA from China! After being so discouraged about the adoption process last week, today I am positively giddy with excitement. While we still have a few more steps to go before we can travel to pick up our little Sprout, it is such a relief to have this part finished. The LOA is the great mystery of the process; some people receive theirs in 30 days while others wait over 100. The rest of the process is much more streamlined and regimented. If the current averages continue, it looks like we may be in China in mid-November. Chipmunk is beyond excited at the prospect of spending his 9th birthday in China with his new sister. I am just happy that she will be home with her family for the holidays. Not too much longer sweet baby girl!

11 comments:

sweet momma luv u said...

So happy for you guys! Little sprout is adorable! God is amazing with giving us precious gifts.
Hugs,Jody

Shannon said...

SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!!!!!!

JennStar said...

Whew-hoo!!! So stinkin excited for you guys and for Sprout!! Yea!!!!

the Kahler Family said...

Oh Yeah!!! I've been stalking your blog and so glad I checked in today :) So excited!

Erin Martin said...

Congratulations! So happy for you!

Janie said...

Congratulations! She is a beauty :-)

Christen L said...

Great news!!! :) So happy for Sprout and the whole family!

Isn't it about time for a bedroom tour? ;) You know how I love kids rooms. Are any of the kids going to be sharing with Sprout?

Michele said...

I am so happy for you guys. The fun is getting closer & the baby doll will be in your arms very soon. Can't wait to watch it all happen. God bless you all.

Becky said...

Ah! Look at her! She is just too cute, the peace sign in the post below... What a ham!

Kim Abraham - Mom to the Fabulous Five! said...

Yay! Praying you get your sweet girl home for the holidays!!! I can't wait to read about your travels to China!

Michelle said...

Congratulations!! I am so excited for you!!!