Our boy Max

Happy, Giggly, Max

If you want to see more videos of Max and Vietnam click here.

Monday, July 30, 2007

They're coming home!

I found out today that Max's visa was approved and they will be picking up his passport and visa on Wednesday afternoon their time and heading straight to the airport. Yahoo! They have a 7 PM flight. I think it will take about 36 hours. I will check and make sure on next post. I CAN'T WAIT!

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Trip to Halong Bay

Tracy and Max are doing great. On Thursday Max took his passport picture and had his visa doctors checkup. Every thing went well and the tentative travel day is July 31(I'm keeping my fingers crossed). They went on their first overnight trip. Tracy, Amy and Max just got back from an overnight stay on a boat in Ha long Bay. Tracy said it was beautiful. They had a great nights sleep and the food was delicious. One drawback to the trip was a 3 hour non-a/c bus ride to and from the Bay. Tracy told me the roads are not like they are in the America. She also mentioned an incident about an old lady getting her foot run over by the bus they were on and the bus driver moving the woman out of the way to continue on their way...but I'll let Tracy explain that when she gets back. If you want to see where they went click on this link. Wikipdedia/Ha long Bay

Monday, July 23, 2007

Tracy and Max update

The S.O.S. clinic diagnosed Max with tonsillitis. He has been taking medicine. He had it while the videos were being recorded. I wouldn't be that happy with tonsillitis. Max has a great disposition. I was having trouble with the web cam's picture freezing on me, but the Geek Squad helped me fix it. I can't believe how wonderful it is to be able to talk to Tracy and see her and Max on the web cam. They are waiting to get Max's passport and then they will apply for his visa. The wait to get Max was bad, but the wait to get him home now that Tracy has him is excruciating. I just want to reach through the web cam and hug him. I'm trying to get some new pictures up. I might have a link to a website where they are published, so you can see them. I will update as soon as I can.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

We have him

I received a call from Tracy at 8:30 AM Atlanta time telling me that she had Max in her arms at the hotel. Martin, Tracy's World Child guide in Vietnam, told Tracy that she could visit Max at his orphanage because it has been 4 days since the originally scheduled G & R ceremony. When Tracy Arrived at the orphanage, she was told the G & R would also be that day. A few hours later and Tracy was back at the hotel with Max. She said the G & R ceremony was very quick and easy. I was able to call Tracy and speak with her and see a webcam picture of her and Max. I am having trouble keeping the webcam stream going for more than 10 seconds, but it doesn't matter because I was able to stare at the image of Tracy holding a sleeping Max. I have to say he is the most beautiful boy I've ever seen...all prejudice aside. Tracy has some videos and pictures of Max that I will be uploading very soon. By the way...Tracy is feeling much better. You will be hearing from me soon.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Waiting...Waiting...Waiting

It is 8:51 on Wednesday night. I received a call at 1:00 am from Tracy telling me the G & R ceremony was once again put off another day. Tracy is still feeling under the weather and I don't know if the extended wait is helping her or not. I know I'm getting anxious. I don't think I will relax until I know Max is in Tracy's arms. We are having some Yahoo Messenger problems and I hate the information blackout. If all goes as planned than Max should be in her arms in a few hours. I'll keep you all informed.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Arriving in Vietnam

After a 30 hour trip on Thursday and Friday, Tracy and Amy arrived in Hanoi at midnight on Friday. I was told it was easier than they expected. They shopped and caught up on their rest until they heard from W.C. The Melia worked out some bugs with Yahoo I.M. so we are able to talk computer to computer for free. It's pretty cool. We can also see each other with our web cams. We expected to have the G & R ceremony today(Monday), but it was put off until Wednesday. It might be for the best because Tracy came down with a bug or food poisoning. I hope she feels better. Let's keep her and Amy in our prayers. I will continue to update everyone when i hear more.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Max's Room

We spent a couple of weeks...with a wedding in between...trying to finish Max's room. We are 95% there. Just some more decorations on the walls and some more toys and it will be ready for our boy.



Sunday, July 1, 2007

Me and my traveling buddy Amy, et al


Today Joe and I have been bustin' ass getting Max's room together (pictures up on the blog in a day or two). I feel like we're 'almost' there - just a few odds and ends to buy and final touches to the room, and then..... July 12th will be here... YIPE!!!

Here's a picture of my sister, Amy, who will be traveling with me. We're at my niece's wedding - which, btw, we had an AMAZING time at - danced, ate, LAUGHED, and got to see most of my family. Some of my other beautiful nieces and my handsome nephew are in the pic as well.

Enjoy!