It's official!!! We are expecting!!

I told you I would have BIG news soon, didn't I???  We got our PA (Pre-Approval,) from China last week, so basically what that means is that China acknowledges that we are interested in our little man, and now the clock is ticking to get that all encompassing, mother of all documents, (AKA: Dossier,) to China within six months.  Six months may sound like a loooooong time people, but trust me, right now it feels like it's going to take me a good 4 1/2 months just to get all of my required documents together and notarized.  UGH!  I already hate the word notarized.  Makes me think of the movie, The Lion King, where they say the word Mufasa, and the hyenas shiver....yep, same concept for me and notarized :)  

Other news...we also started our home study tonight!  YAY!  Visit numero uno is under our belts!  It was actually really sweet.  The first thing our little lady asked our social worker was where our little man was (referring to him by the name given to him through our agency.)  Our social worker of course had no idea what she was talking about, but it was adorable!  I told her she had to wait a bit more before he can come home to be with her!  Since the holidays are quickly coming upon us, our remaining visits will be scheduled in January, which is fine by me. We were happy just to get started this month!  

So now that I have kept you all in suspense long enough, I'm guessing you would like to meet the newest member of the Schaadt family, right???  

Ahhhh the cuteness!!!!  That face gets me every.single.time.  I can't wait to love all over those precious little cheeks!!!!  We are over the moon thrilled that we are matched with this little one.  Definitely couldn't have asked for a better Christmas present this year...that's for sure!

Now that we are matched, I feel as though, and know from other families' experiences, that the wait now is torturous.  Please be praying for our sweet little man who is so far away from us, and also for our strength as well.  

Merry Christmas and many blessings this holiday season!!!