No call, no match

We didn't get a call from our agency last night. The wait continues. Maybe next month.

CCAA posting tonight

Hello! Our adoption agency just sent an email that the CCAA (China Center of Adoption Affairs) will be adding files to the shared list this evening. They will be up watching the list for potential matches for us and for their other families. If we get matched, we'll get a call. If not, we'll get an email tomorrow. This is round 3 for us on the Special Needs posting. Third times a charm, right?

Sherwood Forest Faire Spring Break 2011

We went to the Sherwood Forest Faire on Saturday in Bastrop. Here are the pictures!

Petting Zoo.

Alex is Jousting.

Alex rings the bell on Jacob's Ladder.

First Try on Jacob's Ladder.


Pillow Fight (and there's Grandma in pink).

Our friend, Cindy, was playing the harp.

Strength test!

Fun swing. Pushed by pirates.

Alex's kindergarten class!

Ready for St. Patty's Day!
Where does mail come from?






Mom (me), Alex and classmate friend, Eliza, made a volcano at home and brought it to show the class how to make lava with baking soda and red vinegar. They did a great job!


Story Book Parade


Chicks! The real ones will hatch in two weeks.

Referral review: Non-special needs

Referrals came out today for families on the non-special needs (Not Waiting Child) queue:

On February 24, 2011, LID's of June 5-8, 2006 got referrals.
On September 29, 2010, LID's of May 16-18, 2006 got referrals.
On April 24, 2010, LID's of April 25, 2006 got referrals.
On June 7, 2010, LID's of April 25, 2006 got referrals.
On May 11, 2010, LID's of April 21, 2006 got referrals.
On March 1, 2010, LID's of April 11, 2006 got referrals.
On December 2, 2009, LID's of March 29, 2006 got referrals.
On October 12, 2009, LID's of March 28, 2006 got referrals.
On August 21, 2009, LID's of March 24, 2006 got referrals.
On June 19, 2009, LID's of March 16, 2006 got referrals.
On May 21, 2009, LID's of March 10, 2006 got referrals.

Waiting and waiting

Since we joined the Waiting Child list (kids with special needs), there have been two lists come out, but unfortunately, they were both very short lists due to the Chinese New Year and many offices being closed. We were not matched. Here's a note from Feb. 22, 2011 from our agency:

Good morning!

Last night, Cori and I were on the CCAA listing watching for new children to be added. This month, the CCAA only added a few children (fewer than 10-20) to the new listing. They continue to tell us the change in trends is due to holiday office closures, and not receiving as many children's files as usual. We hope that this trend improves very soon and that we will see more more children being added to the list in the coming months.

Please know we are actively looking for a little one to complete your family. If you have any questions, let us know!!

Weekend in St. Petersburg, Florida

We spent last weekend visiting Aunt Kate and Uncle Don. They brought us to Parrish to ride the train (Alex's true love...trains), to St. Pete Beach for shell collecting, and to Busch Gardens. It was so much fun! Especially near the end of the day when there were no lines for any rides.