I can't believe it's been almost two weeks from my last post. I feel like I've been attached to a computer. I'm going through "Russian Adoption Overstimulation". I'm reading tons of blogs (so much good news) and buying adoption books on eBay. Trying to get my copy of Rosetta Stone for a good price. Hope we aren't just bidding each other up!

1. Adoption Update
As mentioned in a previous post, our agency plans to time our dossier and court date so we are over in Russia next July-Aug-Sept timeframe. So we are not in any rush to get our homestudy completed but we are moving along with conviction. I'm nervous about the reaccrediation situation but what can you do? We aren't paperwork ready like so many others so I'm hoping things will be done by the time we are ready. Next week our agency has its annual fall picnic and then the following week they are having a seminar with a local MD who specializes in the care of post-institutionalized children. We'll be going to both activities.

2. Dog Adoption Update
So Russian adoption isn't enough for me. Yes, I've fallen in love with a 2 yo RR named Duke. M thinks I'm nuts, but this guys seems like a nice fit for us. We are talking about it this weekend, and the sensible side of me with probably prevail, but that cute guy you see above is Duke (top pic).

3. Canine Coach
Tomorrow will be my second dog obedience class. A local dog trainer provides a few slots for humane society animals every session and I've signed up and will be working with a cool young puppy called Rufus. Rufus is 9mo, a shephard mix, and given up to the humane society because his family is moving. I don't get it but I guess that's why we need the humane society. He's fun, goofy and I suspect a real couch potato. For kicks I'll post his pic too (bottom pic).