the paper chase

This portion of the process is called the paper chase. Its called that because there are so many different documents you must have, the hard part is tracking them down. I talked to Dawn today and got the final instructions for our dossier: (updated 12/19/06)
1. We already completed the physicals, but they were filled out in black pen and signed in blue pen...unacceptable. I have to have our doctor fill them out again. DONE
2. We already received proof of employment letters, but my social security number was written as XXX-XX-2161(for privacy reasons I guess)...unacceptable. I had to ask the HR department to write a new one. DONE
3. We already filled out a financial statement listing all our assets and liabilities, but I added them up wrong (oops!)...unacceptable. I have to fill it out again. DONE
4. We have to order certified birth certificates from Kern and Fresno counties. DONE
5. We have to order a certified marriage certificate from Kern county. DONE
6. We have to get fingerprinted for our state clearance form. DONE
7. We have to get fingerprinted for immigration. DONE
8. We have to write a letter to the CCAA requesting a little girl, of a certain age, promising to love her, provide a good home, treat her as a biological child, never abandon her and provide her an education. DONE
9. We have to send six pictures of our home including the front and backyard and our child's room (This is actually pretty humorous to us because we have people living in our child's room. I was told I just had to prove that I had a room for a child, I think Ethan's room would be a much better choice!). DONE

THAT'S IT!!! That's all we have to do!