Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mother's Day, Dedication Day and Fun!

Happy Mother's Day to me! Silly faces with Grandma and Grandpa Stewart





Our boys!

Grandma and Grandpa Shaffer


The boys, yes - even the dog is a boy!

Leo is learning his letter sounds. He loves a show on PBS called "Super Why" and he dresses up like one of the characters everyday to get ready!


Pastor Jeff dedicating the boys to God! Our family


Leo and Wil had their dedication at church today! It was so special because there were "Two Grandmas, Two Grandpas and Aunt Leeah" to quote Leo (Miss Mary was there too!) We had a very nice time!

So, some updates:
Leo's first day of preschool (thanks for the picture idea, Aunt Barb!)

Leo has not had a potty accident in 3 days AND he did his first #2 on the potty too! We have been potty dancing all over the place! His attitude has improved as well :-) Leo started school this week and is back in swimming lessons! He is still a fish, although he is choosing not to always be cooperative at swimming lessons! We are so proud of our big boy!


Wil is smiling and cooing all of the time! He loves to suck on his arm or his fists! He rolled over from his tummy to his back all by himself! He is getting bigger and stronger everyday!
BEFOREAFTER (he didn't like it very much!)
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4 comments:

Jess said...

Tiny matching outfits!! As always, your kids are super cute! Congrats on the potty breakthroughs :-)

May 11, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Beth said...

YAY for Leo and the potty training!!! I hope he continues to do well with pre school too!!! Glad to hear he's enjoying the swimming lessons again too. Oh yeah, I can TOTALLY relate to the "terrible two's"!!!! UGH!!!

May 11, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Shana Giroux said...

Way to go strong boy Wil and big boy Leo for going to preschool! Love the matching outfits, too. You know how lucky you are to have potty trained a boy at this age? WOW!

May 16, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Rydley said...

Yay to Leo! And great work Mom!

May 20, 2009 at 6:06 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