We got word that our dossier has been sent to Kazakhstan for translation. It was sent on Friday, November 8, which was the same day our agency received it. That's good service!

Our dossier is done! We had a very successful trip to Atlanta on Wednesday. They apostilled all the documents except for Tom's birth certificates. We drove over to Vital Records and got new ones, which they then apostilled. We celebrated with lunch at The Cheesecake Factory and some shopping at the Perimeter Mall. We bought three books for CJ. We also bought a Spongebob Squarepants Christmas ornament. Tom and I made a deal. I get to hang the ornament on the tree every year. In exchange, I won't decorate CJ's room with Spongebob. Only time will tell who CJ will be thanking.
Yesterday I made copies of the dossier and Fedexed it to our agency. They will get it translated into Russian, get it registered at the Embassy and send it on to Kakakhstan. The paper chase is almost over!