Slumber My Darling

Brett spent two laborious hours putting together Mya's crib. Apparently, there were some faulty instructions or something (yeah right!) Now, if only we had our little darling to put in it! Many thanks to my friend Jeanine for the use of the crib and the truck load of clothes she brought over for Mya to use.

The Fountain

Cade and I visited our special fountain today in the hopes that it would once again work its magic. I wished that we would get Mya's referral soon, and Cade wished that his sister would be here in two days. Somehow, I don't think that is going to happen!

Little Sailor Girl

This picture does not do this outfit justice! This is Mya's Giving and Receiving outfit. This ceremony is a very special custom in Vietnam in which Mya officially becomes our little girl!

Hands Off!

I know, I know, this is probably not politically correct, but I couldn't resist this little onesie. Angelina Jolie can have Brad Pitt- I'll take Mya Bryan!

"Retail Therapy" as I've heard it called, is really quite healing. It helps me pass the time while I wait for word of our little peanut. She has quite the wardrobe already thanks to the ease of online shopping! My friend Lynn has also contributed to this form of "therapy" and Mya has many adorable outfits to show for it. Thanks Lynn!

Referrals

A referral is the adoption world's fancy way of saying that this is the child that the orphanage has matched your family with. In your referral package, you receive pictures, medical information, and any background information that they may have on the child. Our agency has stated that referrals can take anywhere from 2 to 6 months to get to waiting families. We have waited exactly 2 months today, and I am just giddy with anticipation. I must check my email 20 times a day! (don't tell my principal).

Paperwork, Paperwork, and More Paperwork!

OK- on almost every adoption blog I have visited (and that has been a lot mind you) the families post a picture of all of their paperwork that they had to submit to Vietnam. Because I am such a follower, here is our picture. Please don't look too closely at my Police Report! LOL!

The Bryan Family Minus One

This is the family photo we had to submit with our paperwork to Vietnam. Photo shoots are usually very painful experiences for our family and this was no exception. It is almost impossible to get the boys to stop poking each other long enough to get a genuine smile out of them (Brett included). I think Aunt Tess took a pretty good picture regardless!