Estuardo turns 1...April 22, 2007

Happy First Birthday, My Little Man!!!
Estuardo was very excited on his first birthday!
But just a little camera shy...
Opening lots of presents with the help of big bubba Kory!
And a beautiful birthday afghan sent to him from his Grandma in Utah!

IT'S A MATCH!!!!!!!!!!!

DNA is 99.99% a MATCH!!!!!!!!!
Onnolee, Mama's coming to visit!!!

They done did the DNA!!!!!!!!

I found out today that Onnolee's DNA testing has already been completed and is at Labcorp being processed!!!!!!! That's over a week ahead of the anticipated time! YAYYYY!!!!!!!!! That means I will be able to visit sooner than I thought.
Also, her 1 month 10 day measurements were 9 pounds 12 ounces (!!!!!!!) and 20.5 inches tall. She has grown a bunch and looks wonderful. The pics they sent were in an Acrobat file so I don't know how to post them. But fostermom is doing an awesome job with her. I can't wait to kiss her chubby little cheeks!!!!!!! What a wonderful day!!!!!!

April 27

We found out today that Onnolee's birthmother interview with the social worker in Family Court is scheduled for April 27. That is also probably the day that DNA testing will be done. Definitely not as soon as I had hoped, but at least we have a day and it is next week! That means visit trip will probably be towards the end of May. I can't wait to meet Onnolee!!!!!!

DNA is ON THE WAY!!!!!!!

We found out Thursday that the Embassy has authorized the DNA test for Onnolee. Hopefully some time in the next week or two Onnolee and her birthmother will have their DNA tested to make sure it is a match. Then Mama will be able to go visit!!! I can hardly wait to meet her!
We think our case was also submitted to Family Court on Thursday, so it is finally moving. I hope to receive some new measurements soon so I know how big she is getting. I already bought some Pampers and bottles for the trip... We also applied for a passport for Estuardo so he can go with me. Should be an interesting adventure having two little ones for a weekend on my own...

Home Sweet Home...

We closed on our house today!!! Wahoo!!!

Frustrating...

Well, our lender tells us we may have an answer...tomorrow. Same thing they have been telling us the past several weeks...GRRRR!!!!! It is getting harder to be patient. Stew was actually much calmer today for some reason, but I will take it as a good sign.
And no word on DNA, so now we drag on until at least next week, as government offices are now officially closed for the holidays.
Looks like both the baby and the house have become tests in patience.

New Pics of Onnolee!!!! (1 month old)

Here is Onnolee with her fostermom Maritza. I can't wait to be able to go and meet the both of them! Before we are allowed to visit, they need to do the DNA test to make sure that Onnolee's birthmom's DNA matches hers.
Onnolee appears to be growing some serious cheeks!!!
"Okay, guys, so when are you going to do my DNA test? Mama is going crazy waiting!!!"

Taking a peek...

We got some updated pics today!!! Onnolee has been working on cheeks in the past few weeks! She's about 4 weeks old in this pic. More later!