At last we have some news...

As some of you already know... we got a call on Wednesday morning from Taz to let us know that we had been matched with a baby girl. This is a picture of Sara, who is currently 2 months old and waiting for us in Tokyo. We don't have a lot of information yet, but expect to get a lot more information starting at the end of next week. What we do know is that we already love her!

We are waiting for appointments to be set up for her passport, for her embassy appointment, etc. and then we'll be making our plans!

It's been such a long road for us over the years, that it seems kind of unreal! It's beginning to sink in a little now. I look around our house, and think how different it will be when we bring our bundle of joy home with us. I cant wait to hold her... just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. Brian will tell her stories about Rufus the squirrel.... it will be wonderful!

We feel as prepared as we can be. We have most of the "stuff" that we need and have read some books on baby care. I'm sure I will be calling on the help of friends and family for advice along the way--- you know who you are! Fortunately, I was able to "practice" with an infant that Sally takes care of for the last few months, so I have officially changed a few diapers, but Brian hasn't!!!

We plan to name her Ivy. Its a name that we have both loved for a long time- kind of old fashioned, and perhaps a little bit unique. We will keep her other name Sara as her middle name, as a part of her heritage.

I'm adding a few more pictures here, and will add more when we get them. Thanks everyone for your support and interest in our journey. It's an amazing time for us, and we can't wait to get there and scoop her up!