Getting closer!

I am happy to report that my dossier is where it needs to be in Kaz and I am just waiting for THE CALL!! I had paid my final fees (except for what needs to be paid in Kaz), received my travel guide, prepared my travel documents, and I am ready to go. For those waiting families who are reading this, some encouragement: once it hit the New York consulate, my paperwork flew through the ministries in less than 3 months. I wanted to post this update, however, because Elizabeth and I learned something important this past week. Attention all travelers: make sure you have Visa pages left in your passport!!! If you are out, allow at least a few weeks to get more, unless you want to have to call a senator, fight with the embassy, or find a passport office you can get to (ours is 5 hours away in Chicago). Needless to say, lesson learned.
Also, totally off topic, but for those of you on Facebook, please help!! My dog Roxi is a top ten contestant in a beauty contest and she needs your vote!! Please search for CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER on facebook. Become a fan, then scroll down to the photo group that says ROYAL PETS. Click on the picture of the beautiful boxer dressed like a fairy and CLICK LIKE. The winner gets a free membership to the museum center, which includes the children's museum, the history museum, the science museum, and the Omnimax. Thanks everyone, have a great Thanksgiving, and I will post again as soon as I hear something :-) Erin