kitzkazventure

Thought I would post some pics for the grandparents and give a quick update. I loaded the pictures backwards so starting school actually happened first but nonetheless....

Everyone has commented on how tall Nick is getting so I think he must be in another growth spurt. He has been waking more at night and wanting to eat continually.......If we can get another 1/2 inch, he will be tall enough for most rides at the waterpark which will make him one happy boy! He does look rather tall and old in this pic for Gma Martha and Aunt Kelly so they can see what their most recent purchases look like. Very handsome boy!


We went to Cincinnati and Dayton last Saturday with Glenn, Karen (aka Cincy) and Max. It has become so fun because the boys actually remember each other now and have a great friendship. They are so cute together. We had a great time at the airforce museum and then dinner at Cincy's house. Below Nick is doing his best "price is right" impersonation for the McDonnell Douglas Phantom. We took this pic for Ata Bill as he retired from there when they merged with Boeing. Nick loves loves the airplanes. He says he is going to be a pilot and wants to know what war he can fight in....hopefully none! I told him that he could be a pilot for the Missionary flyers.



Max and Nick......aren't they cute. They are both practicing for a sibling. Hope they handle their new siblings as well as they handle each other.

Nick started First grade on the 11th. It was a good day. He has transitioned very well with only a few extra grumpy days which are totally to be expected after a long lazy/crazy summer. We had our breakfast at McD's with daddy and then headed to school. We were the first to arrive in the classroom. He went right to his desk and wanted to start working. We are very impressed with his new teacher. She is from Cuba. Cute as a button and very enthusiastic.

We finally heard back from our agency and our dossier was quickly sent off to Ecuador for translation and approval. They will wait for referrals which match our requirements and present us files one at a time. We got some more reading material about our travel and it made it seem a little more real. We will travel to the city of the orphanage as well as the city where our child was born ( I think that is how I understand it). We will also go to the capital also. There will be a bonding period that could be a few days to a week depending on the social worker assessment of our bonding. We will then take temp custody and then go thru court. I am simplifying somewhat so it may not go exactly like this ....but it is adoption after all! ;) It will be about 8 weeks total with one parent being able to come home if they wish after 4 weeks or so.
We really don't anticipate travel until the spring/summer and we will take Nick with us for at least part of it....we need him for translation! ha!