The only "news" we have is that the rumors for the next batch of referrals may begin on August 9th.  Usually this means that they have begun the final matching of "paper ready" babies to the parents' files in China. The actual referrals are generally mailed from China to the adoption agencies about a week later.It is a very exiting time.  We have followed this process every month for four years and it is always such a blessing to see these "forever families" united. 
 
Our 18th wedding anniversary is on August 8th so we hope to receive a very special "gift" this year.