Hi from Vietnam

Hi all...we made safe and sound. The flights were surprisingly easy and we got here right on time. We were the only ones of the 3 familys to have all of our luggage make it.

We walked around a little this afternoon but the streets are crazy and we werent up for crossing them too often so we are back and hanging at the hotel. We will grab dinner with the other families tonight and make it an early night. We are heading to Ben Tre at noon tomorrow so hopefully we will get to meet Trey once we show up!

I will try to post again tomorrow with pictures - internet isnt working very well so no promises!

...and we're off!

Finally! Sandra and I hop a flight at 5:15 today. Our route is Minneapolis - LA - Taiwan - Saigon. We will arrive at about noon on Sunday (11:00 pm Saturday in Minneaplis).

Next update from Vietnam!

Travel - part 2

I really am traveling this time. The timeline is:

Depart for Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) - Dec 7
Arrive in HCMC - Dec 9
Meet my son - Dec 10
G&R ceremony - Dec 12

Those are the important dates! I will update and post pictures while I am there. Stay tuned.

So close!

Things got delayed this week, but just by a bit. I am currently waiting for my G&R date (the G&R is the ceremony where Vietnam officially recognizes me as the parent). It will likely be the week of Dec 10 or 17. So soon. I am hoping to have travel dates firmed up by the end of the month.

Travel!!!!

It looks like I will be heading to Vietnam on Nov 20. G&R on Nov 23. Details to be finalized in the next day or so.

Update - mid day change! Travel looking to be mid-December.....oh the drama!

Longest two weeks ever....

and still no word. Hoping to receive my travel dates in the next week or so. With all the changes in process and some funky government delays it could be longer. Fingers crossed!

2nd DIA notification!

Yea! Today I received word that I have the 2nd DIA notice needed to continue moving forward with the adoption. There is still more paperwork and waiting but now I at the moment I am more optimistic that I will be with Trey for Christmas. I think you will agree - the best Christmas gift ever!