Good News!

I just checked my e-mail and got quite a nice surprise - our paperwork has been delivered to the Chinese Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA). This e-mail says that we should have a log-in date within two weeks, rather than four. I have to say this e-mail, unlike the last one, makes me feel a bit excited. I like the idea of our paperwork being in China at the appropriate office. A full representation of the Picard and Dior union is now at the fingertips of the Chinese officials. They can see our faces (through pictures) and read about how we plan to incorporate our future Chinese daughter into our lives. Whoooooooo....that's a sigh of relief. It's like our paperwork has found its way home.


Speaking of home, this family is definitely honing it's nesting instincts. Well, Picard would say that we're getting crap done while we still have the time, energy and money to do it. I say that we're preparing our home for the most beautiful welcome to our future wee one.


Here are the pictures of the latest updates:

New roof, paint and gutters all seamlessly working together to modernize our humble abode

Our new light fixtures, updated from brassy gold to satin nickel. If there's a slightly Asian feel to the design, I assure that is completely coincidental. The address plate is next.