Friday, September 21, 2012

Christmas in September

It is like Christmas morning at the Mason home this week.  We received an email from our social worker saying our Travel Approval (TA) is on the way...meaning it's been issued and mailed.  She hopes to have it in her hands today (Friday) or Monday.  Once she has it, she will apply for our consulate appointment and we will know our travel dates.  My prayer is that we will know exact information by the middle of next week...can you believe it?

We have decided to attempt to go ahead and travel during the Guangzhou Trade Fair, which means our hotel rooms are more expensive.  This was a HARD decision, and one that, to be honest, I still have mixed feelings about.  We could wait until November to travel and save a significant amount of money...but we have talked and prayed and decided to go ahead and request the earliest consulate appointment available.  Please pray for God's gracious provision for these added expenses.

The next bit of good news was that Eden and Zoey's long-awaited bedroom furniture, which was backordered for several months, is being delivered Saturday.  My child is so pumped about getting bunk beds...and her sister to share a room.  I will post pictures once it's all put together.

And last but not least...we finally got an update on our sweet girl.  Adorable doesn't even begin to describe her.  We got updated measurements as well.  At 3 1/2 she weighs 28 pounds (likely fully clothed, with shoes) and is about 36 inches tall...not too small for her race but definitely on the tiny side for US kids.  I'm thinking my guess of 2T clothes will be about right.

So, Merry Christmas from our home to yours :0)  Enjoy the pictures...and I will update with details as I have them.



2 comments:

jhand said...

Yeah! You are nearly on your way!

Love the new pictures, so sweet!

Josh was nearly exactly those same measurments when we first met him and 2T is what fit him.

Praying for all of you!

Alissa said...

Keri,
What wonderful news. I can hear your excitement in your words.

As for the money, I wanted to let you know that I sell Thirty-One and even though you live out of state, you can host a catalog party on-line for family and friends and you will receive 10% of the money made on the party. If you are interested, message me on Facebook. I would love to help you with a little bit of the money you need. Please let me know if you are interested so I can help you with expenses. Alissa