Monday, September 10, 2007

Updates!






WE ARE SO EXCITED! WE GOT UPDATED PICTURES AND A VIDEO TODAY! ENJOY!


Developmental update for Leo, which came with our pictures and video today:
He understands new words weekly, appears to understand feelings, vocalizes with expression in coversations, can identify his own body parts, throws objects, shows food preference, has occasional tantrums when displeased (oh goody), stiffens in resistance, imitates games, clings to caretaker (yeah!!!), stands alone, walks with one hand and along furniture, and takes some steps along. We were so excited to get this good update. We were so worried about his adjustment into his new foster home....

Got word that our dossier was sent last Thursday, September 6th. So that's good news. We bought a trike and a little tube/crawl through house/tent thingy this weekend. It's so fun - I know Alex wants to go crawling through it! We've just been aquiring things here and there.

These pictures are just too cute, except we think his shirt with the guy in the sombrero says "el bano" (the bathroom) in Spanish. Wierd! We hope we hope we hope that next update pictures he will be wearing something that we sent!

Thanks for your comments :-)
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9 comments:

Shana said...

He looks like he is doing so great!! I love the walking and he is standing up on his own so well!! I just want to squeeze those adorable cheeks! Congrats on the update guys! Still chanting for travel together (chant, chant)!
-Shana and Kevin

September 10, 2007 at 7:22 PM
Rydley said...

He's so adorable I can't stand it! Yes, love those cheeks!

September 10, 2007 at 7:59 PM
Jess said...

He is SO beautiful!! I can't wait until you can bring him home and I'll at least get to see many more pictures :-)

September 11, 2007 at 4:25 AM
shelley said...

He is so beautiful. I can't imagine how hard it is for you not to just jump on a plane and go get him. Thanks for sharing

September 11, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Debberoo said...

What a sweetie!

September 11, 2007 at 5:52 PM
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September 11, 2007 at 5:53 PM
Amy Pfeiffer said...

He is so beautiful!!! What a cute smile. So happy for you.
Amy Pfeiffer

September 11, 2007 at 7:24 PM
Unknown said...

A very handsome boy! So glad to hear things are moving along - I'll keep thoughts of a fast reunion in my prayers!

September 12, 2007 at 8:14 PM
Creative Design Team said...

He is too cute! I'm so glad to be able to access your blog again. We currently live in Atlanta but just found out two weeks ago we will be moving to the north Phoenix area. Where in AZ are you located? We are awaiting our referral (baby girl) from Taiwan through CAI.

Mel & Rob

September 14, 2007 at 8:33 PM

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Timeline


January 8, 2007 Attend Adoption 101 Information Session in Mesa, AZ
January 22, 2006 - Apply for preapproval from our agencyand Taiwan
January 23, 2007 - Application for USCIS (I-600A) form submitted
January 28, 2007 - 1st Homestudy meeting
January 28, 2007 - Sign adoption contract with our agency
January 29, 2007 - Approved to adopt from Taiwan
February 1, 2007 - Clearance from state of Arizona
February 6, 2007- Maricopa application to adopt is filed
February 13, 2007 - Clearance from state of Michigan, Medical clearances, and Fingerprint invitation arrive from USCIS
February 24, 2007 - Fingerprinted for USCIS
March 11, 2007- Homestudy Complete and Court Certification from Maricopa County received
April 28, 2007 - Homestudy is translated into Mandarin
July 1, 2007 - Finally receive 171-H in the mail
July 6, 2007 - Get new case manager
July 22, 2007 - Sign adendum to contract
August 8, 2007 - Our lucky day! Referral for Lin Kai-Yi, born 6-3-06
August 8, 2007 - accept referral
August 13, 2007 - Sign Child Referral Agreement
August 23, 2007 - Paperwork arrives in Tucson
August 24, 2007 - Paperwork arrives to us
August 26, 2007 - Documents notorized (How many adults does it take to use a stamp?)
August 28, 2007 - Documents certified by AZ Sec. of State
August 29, 2007 Documents sent to TECO to be authenticated
September 4, 2007 - Documents arrive in Tucson from TECO
September 6, 2007 - Documents sent to Taiwan! YEAH!
September 10, 2007 - Update day! We receive 4 pics and a video!
October 2, 2007 - Receive word from TWCA that our hearing date is October 9, 2007 (this happened extreamly fast!)
October 9, 2007 - Keep your fingers crossed for a quick 1st ruling (even better yet, keep your fingers crossed for a final ruling!)
October 11, 2007 - October updates are here!
October 19, 2007 - Receive more pictures and videos from Ray's visit to Taiwan!
November 5, 2007 - November updates are here!
December 2, 2007 - December updates are here! Can't believe there has been no news all month!
December 13, 2007 - FINALLY! Word of our First Ruling! Yippeee! It happened on Dec. 13th in Taiwan (yesterday here)
January 4, 2008 - January updates
February 4, 2008 - February updates
February 28, 2008 - Leaving for Taipei!!!
February 29, 2008 - Arrive in Taipei!
March 4, 2008 - Gotcha Day! Can you even believe it!?!?!?
March 5, 2008 - FINAL RULING FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY! (by the way, our paperwork says the final ruling was issued December 24th!)
March 6, 2008 - First AIT appointment
March 7, 2008 - VISA DAY!
March 10, 2008 - Leave for home!
March 10, 2008 - Arrive home with our boy!!!!!!!!!!!
July 5, 2008 - Find out about Wil's arrival!
March 10, 2009 - Wil Shan-Yi Shaffer is born at 3:38 am 8 lbs. 4 oz. 20 inches long