Day 8 - US Embassy

Today was our trip to the US Embassy. We began our day with laughs and giggles from a happy baby. Then we cuddled and played in bed together - that's how we have begun every morning since we've been together - IT'S SO FUN!!! We left at noon for the Embassy for our 2:00 appointment. There wasn't any traffic today so we actually got there about 1 hour early and waited in the car with Marina. When you go to the Embassy and you are an adoptive family, that is an immediate pass to the front of every line - it doesn't matter how long. We got through security, followed the signs for Adoptions, paid Logan's Visa fee and walked into a waiting room with 3 other American families who had just adopted their children - they were all girls around 2 and 3 years old. It was neat to talk with the other families (and Americans) and share our experiences. Then a lady came out and told us what was going to happen today and called each family up to the window for the "exit interview". They gave us some instructions, had us look over Logan's information and make sure it was correct and then we had to wait for Logan's passport/visa. The interview took maybe 3-5 minutes and then we had to wait for about 20 minutes. Then we were handed the "sealed envelope" and Logan's passport and we were out of there by 3pm and headed back home. Logan was off of his schedule today and missed his afternoon nap so we had a pretty cranky baby for the rest of the evening! But, he is sleeping peacefully now - hopefully for the night! Here are some pictures from the past couple of days. Love to all!!!