January 9, 2008

Still celebrating today...

Nathaniel would like to share his thoughts on the day...



Today was a long day but it paid off. We waited 3 hours at the municipality and finally....the civil registrar allowed us to get the birth certificate. Nathan was issued a birth certificate when he was born in his birth name. This new birth certificate shows his name as HOYT and his parents as US! After we got the birth certificate, my driver and friend Claudia and I went to lunch with my attorney. We then went next door to get the Passport -- and it was a breeze. It took about 30 minutes total. This was a full day! Tomorrow we are going to lunch with Claudia and then to the US Embassy for the 2nd DNA test. This will show that Nathan is the same baby he was back in August when the 1st DNA was taken. Then he will have his final medical exam by a US Embassy physician. After that, there is nothing else to do except wait for the DNA results to get back to the Embassy. That should take 7-10 days from tomorrow and then we'll have our appt. date 2-3 days after that. I am anticipating an appt. the 1st week of February (1st-7th). Rich will be coming down as SOON as we get the appt. We should be home by the 10th (of course, if all stays on track from here).

Adios for now!

19 comments:

Guatemama said...

Congratulations again! Enjoy your day today. I can't see your picture on this post for some reason. :(
Tracy

Gail said...

Great job!
Gail

The gFamily said...

You got the ball rolling! Nice work!

I love the video of Nate! It sure made me smile! I love to hear a baby laughing and screeching with joy! He is a happy baby!

Lynda said...

Emily!! we are so excited for you!!!! Congratulations!
Lynda

Anonymous said...

Whatevere efforts you've put in to get this together is worth it.
This little blog of Nate's is just great, what a personality, he will be fun to have around.
Congratulations
Gramdpa Bud
Also, Happy Birthday, you certainly made out on a present, Mr. Nate Hoys, what more can you ask for.

Anonymous said...

Nate is so precious, love the video. Hope you have pink soon!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday beautiful Daughter!!! 30 years ago today at 6:49pm you were born into this world. You were 6lbs and 5oz., 20inches long and perfectly round and pink. Every little appendage fit ever so nicely. You were, and still are, the greatest gift a mother could ever dream for. Nates' video is the greatest. He is so happy, and boy, what lungs!!! Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY--- You too now have the greatest gift ever. I Love You today and always-Mom

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Em!

Beth said...

How fun to celebrate such great news WITH Nate! He is adorable and so happy! Congratulations!!

Christina said...

What an extremely adorable video. Happy birthday to you and hope you get pink really soon.

Steph said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! The BIG 30??!!??!!

What a wonderful video!! Nate is a happy, happy boy!

Emily said...

YES, it is the BIG 30 and my mom just couldn't resist announcing it to the world!! :-)

Nicole said...

Love the video! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :)

Victoria and Joe said...

Enjoy the 30 dear... We are turning 40 here.. Joe has his tomorrow.. Mine is coming FAST!!!

I loved the video.... he is amazing... nothing better in life than a happy baby...

Bobbi said...

FINALLY!!! Good for you!! You must feel so relieved.

Hope it is a smooth, quick trip from here.

That is one happy baby!

Guatemama said...

HAPPY 30th!!!!!!!!!!

Gretchen said...

Thanks for the video of Nate, it brought a big smile to my face. He's just precious! And happy birthday!!

Margaret mom to Peter, and waiting for his sister said...

Congrats!!!! Hope Pink comes quick!!!

Margaret
www.kanakosfamily.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

30.....I thought you were 20.....