Update 8/23/06

Per conversation with our agency our case has been through the investigation portion of PGN and is now waiting to be signed off by the director of PGN. Once the director reviews our paperwork it may come out approved or it may come out as a previo. If it comes out as previo that means there is a correction that needs to be done on a document. If corrections need to be made they will be made immediately and resubmitted. Once our case is approved through the director of PGN it could take another month or so to get the birth certificate, passport, visa etc. I know that we do have additional paperwork once approved throught PGN since we will not be traveling to Guatemala and Bella will be escorted to Minnesota so the time lenth after we are out of PGN may vary. I will keep you posted of any additional information that we receive. We are hoping and praying that there are no errors and everything goes smoothly.

Beth, Mike & Buddy

July Medical Update

Bella went to the doctor on 7/25/06 and she is now 26.7" tall, weighs 17.11 lbs, and her head circumference is 16.2". They reported the overall exam was ok and she is healthy.

Beth, Mike & Buddy

July Photos - 6 Months Old

Attached are the pictures that we received this month. Our little girl is getting so big. If you look close at the pictures she even has enough hair to have a little pony tail at the top of her head. We think she is absolutely adorable and looks to be a very happy baby. We are getting very anxious to have her home. I asked our agency if she knew how our case was progressing and she said she had not heard anything new but would keep checking. For those of you that have not already heard Mike and I found out that Bella and Buddy are going to have a little sister. We were very suprised that we were having another girl and I am sure that Bella is going to love a little sister to play with and fight with.

Beth, Mike & Buddy