Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Together

We are back at our hotel.  We had a wonderful visit with both foster moms.  Kimmy was cute and friendly with us at the agency.  The transition from foster mom and to the hotel went smoothly.  Once we got to our room Kimmy started figuring things out.  She wants to be held but cries every little while.  We are going to try for a nap and I’ll post some photos from this morning if/when the nap happens.

Today is the Day!

Well our stomachs overruled our other senses and we went out to eat last night.  We strolled around the neighborhood by our hotel.  It was hopping with young people. 

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Obviously, we are staying in a classy hotel!

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Tempura leaves…taste exactly like you think a leaf would taste.

I took something to help me sleep and it worked!  The one hour I got the night we arrived for Erik did not work out very well last time.  Harv didn’t make it all the way through the night, but he fairs so much better than I do. 

We’re off to find something to eat in about an hour and then we’ll head over to the agency!  Two and a half hours until we meet!

Looks like we made it

We just arrived at our hotel.  We met a nice couple from Oklahoma by the elevator.   They just picked up their little boy today. 

We debated about bringing the stroller.  We finally decided on the way out the door to bring it.  Apparently, Asiana Airlines did not think we needed it and left it in San Francisco for us to pick up when we get back.  Hoping Kimmy is a fan of the Ergo! 

Harvey has been up for about 25 hours so hopefully he can fall asleep.  He keeps talking about going to get something to eat and now he’s watching a Korean variety show…

Tomorrow morning we go to the agency at 9:30 and then meet Kimmy and Foster Mom at 10. 

Off to sleep!

Monday, July 23, 2012

Four no more

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Sunday, July 22, 2012

17 Hours

 We leave in 17 hours!  Gramma and Grandpa will stay with the boys.  I know they will have lots of fun together.  I just thought of washing Kimmy’s crib sheet.  I don’t know when and if she’ll go in it, but it’s been collecting dust for a year!  Obviously, I was a little overly optimistic about when she would come home.  It’s still a little surreal that after all this time she is finally coming home.  She’ll be under our roof in four days!!  I’ll do my best to keep the blog updated with everything.  We will meet Kimmy and Foster Mom on Wed. morning (Tues. dinner time here).  We will also get to see Erik’s foster mom.  I made her a wonderful photo book with tons of pictures.  I would so love to bring Erik and see them together, but it just wasn’t possible this time.

Last of the lake:

2012-07-18_010Ryan LOVED the kayak.  Since we didn’t have time to go out on the big boat, it was great for him to go around the small cove.

 

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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Help N. Korean Orphans

There is currently a bill in the House (North Korean Refugee Adoption Act) to make it possible for Americans to adopt Korean refugees who have escaped into other countries.  Please sign the petition encouraging our representatives to pass this bill!  For more information on the bill and the situation regarding these children:

http://mpakusa.blogspot.com/

To sign the bill:

http://www.thinkchildren.org

Lake cont.

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