Saturday, March 19, 2011

Crazy and Excited

Lots going on in the Overstreet household!  We have are smiling from ear to ear, have our tickets book, visas are good, working on kids' schedules, making plans, and smiling from ear to ear!  We are heading out to Brady's State Swim Meet today and tomorrow.  Go Dolphins Go!  Lots to do and to be be thankful for.  For family and friends that are interested and for future adopting families this is what our schedule looks like (IFFFF all goes according to the plan).

March 26th – Leave from airport very early to head to Moscow

March 27th – arrival in Moscow

March 28th – medical evaluation (Yuck!) + fly to Vladivostok late at night

March 29th – arrival in Vladivostok

March 30th – go to the baby house to see our little guy.  (Praise the Lord!!)

March 31st – 10:00 am – court hearing (Yikes!!!)

April 1st – April 11th – waiting period in Vlad (Have to wait 10 days for the court decision to be official.)

April 12th – in Vlad: sign forms to get adoption documents

April 13th – receive adoption documents + go through medical evaluation for the Little Guy

April 14th – Leave Vlad + arrive in Moscow

April 15th - in Moscow: sign paperwork and take it to the Embassy

April 16th & 17th – Saturday & Sunday – days off

April 18th – interview at the Embassy

April 19th - fly home sweet home!!!  (Praise the Lord!!!)

13 comments:

Heather & Chad said...

Seeing that date when you fly home with your little guy is so SWEET!!! You are almost there!!! YAY!

Sabrina and Giorgio said...

Now comes the whirlwind of the next seven days getting ready to see Baby B! I can't believe you're leaving ONE week from today. I'm so relieved that things turned around so fast and I'm anxious for you to get there and through court! Thinking of you as you prepare!

Kate S. said...

Been thinking of you all lots!!!!! So excited for your family of 6!

Anonymous said...

How exciting to have an itinerary! Even if it has a big IFFFFF attached to it. Imagine, by the time you get back home with Baby B, everything will be green!

Joel and Clarion said...

Well, looks like we won't be in Vlad at the same time, but we're thrilled that you'll soon be going back. We won't be too far behind. We'll be praying that your schedule goes like clockwork. Blessings!

sonflowerjax said...

What an awesome answer to prayer! YEAH!!!!!

Jody said...

I can just feel the excitment oozing out of this post!!! How well I remember those last minute preparations, though we had a month to do all that you're doing in one week....
Don't know if you can or not, but the medical part is cheaper in Vlad than it is in Moscow. I think they do the medicals on Tuesday afternoons if my memory serves me correctly. From what I've heard, it's also easier to do in Vlad.... Take it for what it's worth....
Blessings as you button things up at home.

Steffen adventures in Russia said...

Congratulations! So happy that you can finally see the end of this process. Your little man will soon be home! :)

Anonymous said...

I bet having an itinerary makes it so nice and real!!! I can only imagine the crazy that must be going on. ENJOY!

Anonymous said...

I bet having an itinerary makes it so nice and real!!! I can only imagine the crazy that must be going on. ENJOY!

Shelly and Steve said...

So very exciting :o) Just curious why you aren't just doing the medical in Vlad? Are they not doing them there anymore? No worries, it shouldn't be bad either way...thought it was kinda comical.

Can't wait to follow along in this joyous time.

Nana D said...

Thanks for posting the itinerary ... Really helps to give you better prayer focus.
Blessings,
Martha

Vicki said...

We will definately be praying for you.