Could this be good news??

Hopefully this is good news and not just to look good politically. . . The VN and the US governments issued a joint statement on June 25:

"The President expressed his commitment to continue the development of inter-country adoption cooperation between the US and Việt Nam that ensures the best interests of the child, respects his or her fundamental rights, and prevents the abduction and trafficking of children. The Prime Minister underscored that Việt Nam shares these goals and stressed that Việt Nam will speed up preparations for an early accession to the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoptions. The Prime Minister also welcomed US technical assistance in facilitating this step."

Quick update

I know. . .I have been a really bad blogger. I am now on summer vacation, so I should do better. . but I will probably do worse because I'll be visiting family, going to the beach, etc. It's a tough life, but someone has to do it!

As for the adoption, we sent in the money to log in. It's probably a waste of money, but at least we will be able to say we did everything possible to complete this adoption.

Katie Bug had her 2nd birthday. Her and Alisa get cuter everyday. I especially like talking to them, on the phone and in person, because I am fascinated by the things that come out of their mouths. They are both super smart, and act like little adults sometimes. Katie is finally saying Aunt Lisbeth after calling me Aunt Lis for long time. She calls Alisa "Eesa", which is so cute but drives Alisa crazy! Katie always says thank you when you give her something (without prompting!) which I think is amazing. She also apologizes if she steps on your foot or something ("Sorry Aunt Lisbeth"). So cute and so smart! She got a new swingset for her bday and her and Alisa have been playing on it 24-7. I just hope that Alisa doesn't jump from the roof of the swingset. . .she has tried several times. Her and Katie are both little monkeys!

Here are the latest pics of the nieces, as well as another new addition to the family. . . a kitty I got my mom named Miss Priss. She is totally living up to the name.