We made it back to the states safely and are looking forward to seeing everyone and recovering a bit from the jet lag and long trip. The babies are in good shape and will hopefully adjust their schedules to local time soon. The bassinet seats were a life saver on the 13 hour flight from Hong Kong (the babies slept 9 out of the 13 hours!!)
Also, a special thanks to those who came out to meet us at the airport. It was especially nice to see familiar faces again. Special thanks also to everyone who thought of us and has left us food and gifts both before the trip and upon our arrival! (It is great to come back to a stocked fridge!) Super Duper thanks to Meghan for picking us up ( with a installed car seat!) and getting dinner ready for us tonight! We are truly blessed to have such great friends and family and can't wait to introduce Noah to you all!
We have started this blog to keep our friends and family informed about our adoption journey and our eventual travels to Vietnam to unite with our baby!
Nate and Martine
Blog Archive
Right Now In Hanoi...
The Quilt of Squishes Project
We are creating a quilt made of "squishes" (quilt squares and wishes) and known as the 100 good wishes quilt. We are relying upon friends and family to help us get the squishes we need.
Please visit www.quiltofsquishes.blogspot.com to learn more and to check the progress of this project.
Wish Lists for Noah
Vietnam/Adoption Links
- Adopt Vietnam
- Adoption Agreement between U.S. and VN
- Adoption Buzz
- Adoption Etiquette Primer
- Adoption Learning Partners
- Chao Ban Vietnam Adoption Newsletter
- ComeUnity
- Families with Children from Viet Nam
- Iowa Asian Alliance
- Our Adoption Agency
- Pictures of Vietnam
- State Deparment Info Regarding Vietnam Adoption
- U of MN International Adoption Clinic
- Viet World Kitchen
- Vietnam Adoption BlogRoll
- Vietnamese Adoptee Network
Our Adoption Timeline
- A. Sent for Copies of St. Lucia Marriage Certificate (9/13)
- B. Applied to Agency (9/18)
- C. Applied for New Passports (9/22)
- D. Registered for the Vietnam Program (9/25)
- E. Attended Orientation Meeting at Agency (10/4)
- F. Sent in preliminary info and I-600A to the CIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service) (10/4)
- G. Our First Home Study Visit (10/8)
- H. Our Second Home Study Visit (10/17)
- I. Our Marriage Certificate Copies Arrived (10/18)
- J. Martine's Passport came (10/23)
- K. Nate's Passport Came (with incorrect spelling) (10/25)
- L. Nate's Passport sent back for correction (10/27)
- M. Our Last Home Study Visit (10/31)
- N. Nate's Passport Came (correct) (11/1)
- O. We edited a draft of our homestudy (11/28)
- P. Homestudy Signed and Sent to CIS (12/13)
- Q. Fingerprints (1/3)
- R. I-171H Arrived!! (1/12)
- S. Dossier Sent to be Translated (1/25)
- T. Dossier On Its Way to Hanoi! (2/20)
- U. Dossier Reached Hanoi! (2/26)
- V. Recieved and Accepted Referral!! (5/21)
- W. Applied for Visas (6/4)
- X. Visas Arrived! (6/8)
- Y. On 6/29 heard that we will be traveling on 7/5 to Vietnam!!!
- Z. Giving and Receiving Ceremony 7/10
11 comments:
WELCOME HOME!!! Can't wait to see you....
Congrats to your new FAMILY! There really is nothing more special than finally being together.
Can't wait to see you and meet little Noah!!!
Glad you are all home safely. Welcome Home!
Neil and Joan and kids
Congrats & welcome home! Glad you are home safe!
Welcome back! We cannot wait to meet the little one!
We just found your blog. Welcome home! Your son Noah is beautiful. We are adopting a little boy from vietnam. Thanks for sharing your journy with us.
Congratulations, Martine and Nate! We just heard the news. Don't you just LOVE being parents??!?! :)
Take care of that little one!
Amy, Nancy and Tanner Schneider
I am so excited for you guys! We were coming back from VN a little less than a year ago. Man how time flies.
Hello,
My name is Agnes I'm a graduate student at NYU in the public relations program. I'm writing a paper on the reputation of Vietnamese orphanages and need to obtain research on the subject. I came across your blog through Mrs. Broccoli Guy's blog roll and was hoping you can complete a 5 question survey about your adoption experience.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=61GhpCOpNOJY7C1HzDnfDA_3d_3d
I appreciate your help and time. Thank you in advance.
Best,
Agnes
Our help is essential not only for kids living in poorly developed countries of Africa. Unfortunately, there are orphans in Europe, who live on the verge of survival. Personally, I help orphans living in Ukraine. Here is the link https://hopenowusa.org if you are also interested
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