USCIS Fingerprints Complete

We headed to Philadelphia with a few extra kids in tow (our beautiful nieces), and got our USCIS Fingerprints taken.  They were excited to "help" with the adoption of their new little cousin.  Courtney, the 5 year old blond pictured above, thought we would be coming home with our child.  So when we left with only a piece of paper she was a bit confused and wanted to know where her new cousin was.  Too funny! 

Last week while on vacation we also had our referral orientation phone call.  We spent time on the phone with Emily from our adoption agency who shared things we can expect as we enter the referral phase of the adoption.  We gained a little more insight on bonding and attachment issues that will rise up.  Notice I said WILL and not MIGHT.   It was all very thought provoking stuff and has spurred us on to pray even more for our little one.