Yep...that's right. We are officially Roman's parents as of 10:00 am Tuesday morning. We have a birth certificate to prove it, even if we can't read it :)

Boy...did that prosecutor really hammer us with questions. Andrew had to do a speech before the judge & prosecutor first. This was about 15 minutes...he was a star! He had the judge in love with him by the end. Then, the questions started...who do you know in Russia that recommended Kaliningrad? Did they help you? How much money do you make? Do you know the post-placement schedule for reports back to Russia? What agency will help you with that? How many visits have you had with Roman? What kinds of things can he do? Did he recognize you?

Let's just say that our translator was invaluable!!!

During court we had to explain how he has attached to us...we told of how the day before, Roman was getting fussy towards the end of our visit and he crawled up in Andrew's lap and stretched out. Andrew rubbed his head until he fell asleep there. Look out Perkins...you have competition for your favorite spot.

More stories to follow when we get back!!

We will be picking up Roman's passport today at 3:00 and then going to the orphanage to pick him up after that. Can't wait to see and talk to everyone...we have a lot of stories :)

Also...we are flying out to Moscow as scheduled tomorrow morning. If all goes as planned in Moscow and at the embassy, then we will be home as scheduled on Sunday night, April 30th!!

Two more things...Happy Birthday from Russia to Cindy :) and Happy Wedding to Nate & Anna. We are thinking about you and wish we could be there.

~ gaye, andrew & roman