Saturday, June 27, 2009

New photos, progress and "new name"...

We did get into contact with the family from Australia and they were able to email us four more photos of our future daughter. It is wonderful to have more information about her, and to add to her "baby book".
Our dossier and all that goes with it is finalized and should be off to China. It sounds like a winter trip will be the most realistic estimate for us to travel. I (Tom) am still optimistic that we will celebrate her 4th birthday and our 14th anniversary on October 21 together.
A surprise last bit of paperwork arrived this past week, confirming the adoption process, and there was a blank for NEW NAME. Sydney Shuang Nomeland was the unanimous family decision.