"This morning, we woke up to a snowy winter wonderland outside
the window. The snow ushered me into my first day of motherhood
as it is official - I am a mother! We proceeded to the Russian court
today in Kazan which took place in a relatively small room with the
Judge, Prosecutor, Secretary of the Court, Social Worker, and
interpreter. It was a closed proceeding so Grampy did not get to
listen to the inquisition. I was questioned in great detail but after 1 1/2
hours, the Court advised that Kyle Daniel Fernandes is my new son :)
As the Russian laws are very stringent, the court did not waive the ten
day period so we will remain in Kazan another two weeks to get the
written decision of the Court and all appropriate paperwork and in
Moscow several days following that. We are presently scheduled to
come home on February 6, 2008, and we cannot wait to get home!!
We missed our morning visit with Kyle but got to spend two hours
with him this afternoon. Each day, he is happier and more content
with us. We know that all of you are going to love this little guy but
he is going to be a heartbreaker!"