It was a year filled with happiness, sadness, fear of the unknown and relief when things were working out.
A year ago at this time we were praying that Russia would be the way to build our family, now we are home, settled in and thinking about #2 (Well really number 4.....Yeah....I know...we are NUTS!)
January will be filled with all sorts of interesting things. Perhaps I will get the job I applied for and Ryan will get to experience daycare, or maybe not.
My dad has his cancer surgery on the 12th and we are all praying for good results.
A spring trip is in order, so I better start planning and figuring out how to use all those frequent flyer miles. That is just a few of the things on our plate!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Social Security Nightmare
This is insane! (Sorry, this may turn into a rant!)
I am trying to get Ryan a SS#. Our lovely local office is telling me I don't have the right documentation...but the kicker is...I DO! They are telling me I need to go to court to have him readopted here in the states, but I don't, because he came in on an immigrant visa and readopting him would strictly be a formality. Plus...after spending as much as we have, even a few hundred more is a slap in the face.
Trying to talk to the supervisor didn't work because she WAS the supervisor (the inbicile I talked to there). I showed her what the print out was from the SSA website and that didn't even help.
To top it all off, I tried calling their number (mind you I was there this AM) and they still have their closed for the holiday message on the phone. So know I am trying to get through to the national number to get someone who could possibly know something..(yeah right..good luck) and they are "too busy to talk my call right now...call back later."
I am not giving up...but, perhaps I may not pay all my taxes due to their stupidity................ARRGGHH
I am trying to get Ryan a SS#. Our lovely local office is telling me I don't have the right documentation...but the kicker is...I DO! They are telling me I need to go to court to have him readopted here in the states, but I don't, because he came in on an immigrant visa and readopting him would strictly be a formality. Plus...after spending as much as we have, even a few hundred more is a slap in the face.
Trying to talk to the supervisor didn't work because she WAS the supervisor (the inbicile I talked to there). I showed her what the print out was from the SSA website and that didn't even help.
To top it all off, I tried calling their number (mind you I was there this AM) and they still have their closed for the holiday message on the phone. So know I am trying to get through to the national number to get someone who could possibly know something..(yeah right..good luck) and they are "too busy to talk my call right now...call back later."
I am not giving up...but, perhaps I may not pay all my taxes due to their stupidity................ARRGGHH
Friday, December 26, 2008
Ryan's First Haircut
Why are you doing this to me?????
Seriously now....I don't LIKE THIS!
Ahhh...bath time at Nana's and new short hair!
Thank you Aunt Melanie for making me so cute!
Ryans first Christmas
Opening a present with daddy.
Aunt Lori and Paige among the huge piles of gifts for the kids!
Ohhh...Elmo. We call him ADD Elmo as he just doesn't ever stop talking. Oh well....we lived through the first round with Chandler and tickle me elmo...we will live through this too...LOL!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from all of us to you! What a special Christmas this is for us having Ryan home and part of our family. He just doesn't even know what to think with all the gifts under the tree today.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Who is this man and why do you insist I sit on his lap???
All the kids sitting by Santa....doesn't Ryan look thrilled??
"Hey now, let me down! What do you mean I have to sit by this guy??"
"Ahhh...Nana to the rescue.....much better!"
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