Home Study

Well, Our adoption process took it's first major step on Monday with the beginning of our home study. We met with the Social Worker for about an 1 1/2 hours. She was very nice. We basically reviewed what we need to complete and have a rough date of March for completion of the home study. We also reviewed our reasons (motivation) for adopting. We also have discussed possible countries that would be a good fit for us. We are looking at a couple of Asian countries. Caitlin was not really nervous, however, I(Kyle) was. I was working on my essay earlier and I think created an "overload." I was feeling like I needed to accomplish more for that day then I really needed. Overall, we believe things went well. Caitlin and I have a good start on our essays, which must be completed by Jan 14. This way the social worker will have time to read and review for our individual meetings on Jan 17. We both have approximately 3 pages written of the 4-8 page essays. The essays cover our families, school years (elementary thru college), religious affiliations, adoption motivation, employment, our community, and general questions. The essays are supposed to focus on our feelings, which sometimes may be hard to discuss. Anyways, wish us well. We need your support. We are really excited and can't wait to be parents!



We wish all a Happy, Healthy, and Great 2008!!!



Our New Year's Eve was spent with Kyle's sister and her family. We had a very nice one. We enjoyed Lobster and Steak that Jay had prepared. We also watched a movie, an Adam Sandler movie. Chuck and Larry or something of the sort. It was pretty funny and entertaining. We left around 11:30pm. We spent New Years day on Cape Cod at Megan's in-laws (Jean & Lou.) They are sooo nice and cooked us a fabulous meal. They are such gracious hosts. We are so lucky to know them.

Now the big focus is on losing those holiday pounds. Ugh!!!!