Update!!

Today has been an emotional roller coaster! First we get a call from USCIS saying that we need to fill out one more form and pay $585. Supposedly everyone who switches from non special needs to special needs has to do this. However, our agency and other families we spoke to have never heard of this. So we are trying to get to the bottom of this - calling our US Rep and our agency. The bad thing is that it takes 30 days to get approval. If all goes well we will be leaving at the very end of Oct., so we don't have much time to get this all figured out. We will keep you posted!

The great news is that we got on update on Addison! She looks so cute and healthy. Here are her stats - 29.5inches and 18.5lbs. She is right around the 12 month size range.

This is what China said concerning her health, development and personality:
Medical/Development:
Her current health is good and had no colds or fevers.
She eats well and can feed herself finger foods.
She is babbling, but can not say any words.
She can take any steps by herself.
She is bathed every day and it is shower.
She does suck her thumb.

Personality:
She likes ball.
She can move to music.
She can do these (waving and clapping her hands) before, but recently she does not like to do.

General:
Eating time: 7:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 10:00 pm
Sleeping time: 12:00-2:00 pm have a nap, going to sleep at 8:30 pm until next morning.

She seems to be doing well health wise and developmentally. The only problem I see is the 7am feeding:-) We are going to have to fix her sleeping habits - doesn't she know that sleeping in is a good thing:-)

It is so wonderful to be able to receive an update. We cherish every little fact and of course all the pictures! We can't wait to hold her in our arms. If all goes well with USCIS and we get our travel announcement soon we should be in China the very first part of November. It would be nice to be home for Thanksgiving.