About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is in central asia. It was once part of the Soviet Union. It is nestled to the south of Russia and northeast of China. The national language is Kazakh but the common language spoken is Russian.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Introducing....

Court was successful! Yeah! We have been granted the adoption of:

Alexander (Sasha) Alan Speckman
and Mariya (Masha) Ann Speckman

8 comments:

Ann said...

Wonderful News, what a beautiful family, GODs speed in getting them home fast!

The Gobble's (Lanetta) said...

Wonderful news!!! so trilled... can't wait to see more pics and hear more of the story..

when you go private... I'd like an invite.. lanettagobble@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Again, we are so happy for you both. Congratulations, love the names and the photos.

See you soon.

Heidi

Michelle said...

WOOHOO!! Congratulations! :)

Kris said...

Dave and Kari,

Your children are beautiful. Congratulations!

Blessings,

Mark and Kris

Joby and Marla said...

I am so glad that Court turned out positive!!!!

Your children are beautiful!!!!

Can't wait to see more pictures :)

Kim said...

CONGRATULATIONS KARI! Fantastic news! :-)

Cindy Pearson said...

hi Kari and Dave,
Just checked the blog and we are sooo excited for you! Yay!! The kids are adorable (they look so much like you two!!). I know you probably are crazy busy, but we'll be in Ludington July 16-25, if you are still around and want to try to connect. If not, we'll most certainly be thinking of you and can't wait to hear all about your trip to pick up beautiful Sasha and Masha. We'll look forward to meeting them on our next trip to Michigan! Love, Cindy and John

Timeline to Kazakhstan

  • July 28, 2009: Gotcha Day
  • June 17, 2009: Court in Ust-K
  • May 21, 2009: left for Ust-Kamenogorsk
  • May 7, 2009: received LOI and region assignment to Ust-Kamenogorsk
  • March 12, 2009: dossier approved and sent to Kazakhstan
  • Feb. 26 2009: dossier sent to Kazakhstans DC embassy
  • Jan. 23 2009: updated documents apostilled and fed-ex'd to AA
  • Jan. 20 2009: received FBI clearance
  • Jan. 7 2009: Re-did the Re-do of the FBI fingerprinting (Kari) and sent for clearance
  • Dec. 19 2008: Re-did FBI fingerprinting and sent for clearance
  • July 11: Dossier authenticated and Fed-ex'd to Adoption Ark.
  • June 21: received I-171h
  • April 19- received fingerprinting notice in the mail
  • Feb. 13 went to Sherrif dept- got black fingers (fingerprinting) for FBI clearance
  • Feb. 8: received dossier packet via email from AA (Adoption Ark)
  • February 6: mailed contract and initial paperwork
  • 2008