We're Going To . . . .

Vladivostok!

Today we got news from our agency - we'll be registering and adopting from Vladivostok! (Affectionately known to be nicknamed Vlad).

Vlad is a city of approx. 600,000 people in the province of Primorsky Krai in Russia. It is the home of Russia's Pacific Fleet and is cradled between China, North Korea and Japan.

Until the 1970's Vlad was closed to foreigners as it was closed during the Soviet era. So we get to go see this wonderful place where not many Canadians have gone!

Vlad is remarkably like Halifax. It's on somewhat of a peninsula, home of a navy fleet, and one of the main industries is fishing. It's almost exactly on the other side of the world and the climate/weather/temperature is pretty close to what it is here. Perhaps it's kismet?

And yes, it's in Siberia. In fact, it's the eastern starting point of the Trans-Siberian Railway (highlighted in blue).

It's a wonderful feeling to know that our child is there. Since our child would be at least 9 months old before being added to the international registry, s/he is likely there right. this. minute.

That's a very heart-warming and comforting thought.

So Adam and I are over the moon happy right now, and cannot be more excited.

(To be honest, I kind of thought in the back of my mind that that might be where we go - I'm really pleased!)

So this is great news!

Next Steps

So we have a few paperwork adjustments to make, and then we will be working on the region-specific paperwork.

Celebrate!!

So how do we celebrate such a monumental moment in our adoption journey? Why we shop, of course!

We love the pieces we picked out. They are Espresso and from Babies R Us. We'll have to hold tight on decorating until we find out boy/girl.

The crib converts to a toddler bed, day bed (no safety rail) and a double bed.