Approved!!

Well, after a two month wait, we finally got our approval from USCIS to bring a baby into the US from Ethiopia! We actually got the long-awaited I-171H form in the mail last Friday, but they had spelled our last name wrong in one spot, so we had to ask for a new copy. They turned it around quickly, but it was frustrating nonetheless. But now it's on its way to our agency where it (along with the rest of our dossier - this document completes it) will be sent to various places for authentication, and THEN we are ready to get a referral!! For those not familiar with the lingo, a referral is receiving the name and picture of a baby that we could adopt. That will be an exciting day! Please pray for patience and wisdom for us as we wait for this day.

Weekend in Brainerd

We went up to Eric's parents' house for a few days over the Fourth. Isaac had a great time seeing everyone and LOVED the water!

Pretending to take a nap on the beach

Isaac was SO excited to go on the boat

Grandma and Isaac

Grandpa even let Isaac DRIVE the boat - lucky kid!

Eric and his brother and sister getting ready to waterski

I love this one

Our little fish