Leaving on a Jet Plane

Today is the day and excitment is running high. We decided to start a family five years ago and that goal now feels like it is finally within reach. Our journey has been a real rollercoaster ride and we can't wait to see what's coming for us around the next turn. The image we have is that we are at the front of the roller coaster this morning with our arms held high as we get ready to scream out loud and race down that first big hill.

Since we need to go catch a plane -- one of Michelle's favorite pastimes -- this posting will be brief. But, we did think it necessary to answer one of our favorite questions of the week. The conversation starts with us telling friends that the little girl and little boy we will meet next Tuesday are ages nine months and seven months. In all of the excitement the question then comes, "are they biologically brother and sister?" Now, we would be the first to tell you that Russian adoption can be a mystery. But, even Russian women have to play by the same nine-month pregnancy rule. Go figure.

See you in Moscow.