Friday, October 23, 2009

Legals have arrived!

We have received the first step in the process of Parker's paperwork. This still means a few more months of waiting but it is nice to make progress. We have registered and are planning on painting his room this weekend.

We also have big plans to purchase our SAAB SUV tomorrow, we have been looking at this car for over a year and are really excited!

Saturday, October 17, 2009

My First Marathon

















I did it, I joined the 26.2 club at the Indianapolis Marathon! I originally signed up for it as an activity to fill my time as we waited for our referral. In addition, it has always been one of those things I wanted to accomplish. It was great to run it already having our referral

Jim was at the finish line with a sign that read "Pain is temporary, Pride is forever". When we ran our first half marathon together I told him I used that as my mantra...and he laughed at me! I have to say, a marathon made a half seem much less daunting! I have already signed up for two 13.1's in May, can't wait!

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Next steps

Now that we have officially signed all of the referral paperwork, (which included Jim and I printing out numerous copies of some immigration forms...) we wait for our legals to arrive. This starts the process for Parker to receive his emigration permit. Korea differs from the US, as citizens must receive permission to leave the country and not return.

Since the referral has started to sink in, I have started planning. I registered at Babies R Us today and will head to Target tomorrow. I keep thinking that Parker will not be a baby, so he will not need as much. I picked out the decor for his room today, it is Nautical sail boats. Jim and I are going to get paint tomorrow and I am going to order Nautical flags that will cross the ceiling. It is going to be adorable! I also went to baby Gap today, it is difficult not to go crazy buying him clothes! I controlled myself and got him a fleece with a hood that looks like a bear to wear home with his baby uggs...too cute!

Jim and I are thrilled to have a night together tomorrow, and are meeting friends out for his birthday. I have one week until the Marathon :)