Tuesday, November 17, 2009

We're Coming Home!

It's official! We've only got one more full day after today thanks to a mostly smooth AIT appointment. We did have to come back to the hotel and print off Brandon's most recent jobs job offer since it happened so recently and we didn't think to upate our home study!! & yesterday we had to pull some strings to have our W2's and 1040 tax forms sent over that we didn't realize we needed. That made us especially anxious because we did not know if we could pull it off! We just happened to SOMEWHAT organize our tax stuff while I was nesting before we left and we just happen to have an awesome friend and neighbor who walked right into our house and pulled the paperwork out within minutes!! I don't think many people could have done that ... so I was worried!! And then we just happen to be able to save our 1040 on Brandon's parents computer and they were able to scan them in and send them too!! God is soo good!!

Harrison even put on the charm at the appointment window!! It was awesome! It took 3 hours to do all the paperwork, come back to the hotel and print, and get back for the interview. There, we were semi-grilled on our process to make sure all was legit and no improper process was taken to pursue this adoption. Soo ... all that to say ...

I am fixing to join the boys in a nap (are you catching a trend with my boys?) And then we're going to the oh so famous, Din Tai Fung dumpling restaurant for dinner and maybe a night market!! I will post a more in depth update tonight!! Taipei 101 was a blast even though the observation deck was closed. We're excited about being adventurous eaters tonight. It might be the last time. We have really leaned towards liking the American food here or Fried rice!! It's just safer when you know what it is and ALL that's in it ... but we don't want to be big wimps either!!: o) Oh and Harrison had his first two SMALL spoon fulls of ice cream today!!

12 comments:

Mark & Kris said...

So,So happy for you all!! Love the Taipei photo...how did you do that?!! Can't wait to see you all home...and more photos of Harrison...he is just precious!! Kris

Pam said...

Love the pics! Then 2 things come to mind...how soon can we get to Camino Real when you get back and big surprise you already fed Harrison ice cream...wonder what he will think of moose tracks!!

Tonya said...

YAY!!! Wonderful news! Last night around 8:00 Janie and I were sending prayers that everything would go OK at AIT since you were probably there at that time.

I'm so glad you did the picture at Taipei 101--I love mine with Janie and yours is adorable too!!! What a neat photo for our kids one day!! Don't worry about the observation deck being closed--I was told it is REALLY windy up there so Janie and I just stayed in the glass area--aren't the views amazing!!!!!

Enjoy your last day in Taiwan and have safe travels home!!! Can't wait to hear the rest of your journey and can't wait to see Harrison at HOME!!

Take care,
Tonya & Janie

Chickie said...

I am SO happy for you guys! Harrison is so lucky to have such wonderful parents!

Congratulations again!

Becky said...

Congrats!!! Oh goody!! You guys are coming - with your son!! I bet you both are still pinching yourself. That American flag and Taipei pic are too cute!! Sending you warm wishes and prayers for a safe and calm flight back to the US - we certainly are a more blessed nation with little Harrison finally here. :)

Christi said...

Oh my! Harrison is just a doll! I know the joy your feeling first hand!

James and Melissa said...

I'm so happy for you guys!

Geneva said...

So happy for all of you April. Harrison is just adorablel. God has truly blessed all of you. Have a safe trip home !! Geneva

Beth said...

Glad to hear you were able to work everything out with the paperwork!!

Funny enough, I'm about 90% my husband and I passed the 3 of you on the street yesterday!!! We were over in the area of the Post Office and where the Jade and Flower market is on the weekends. I almost said something, but I guess my brain wasn't quick enough!! LOL

Have a safe trip home!!! Btw, Harrison is just ADORABLE!!!

Jeff, Abbey, and Reed Land said...

He is A.Dor.A.Ble! We need to get our little Taiwanese angels together.

jnbjourney said...

Praise God!!!! Way too cute!!

Ashley said...

Ice cream.... Like mommy, like son! :)

Can't wait to see you guys! Tuff is sick! :( Had to go to the doctor yesterday... I hope he is better by the time we go to the airport tomorrow night!!! See ya'll soon!

Love you!