So, let's talk about interview #1.

It was in an office in a government building.  The three of us (Jess, Jordan, and I) sat on one side of a conference table while about 8-10 workers that are somehow involved with the kids sat on the other side of the table.  Picture a firing squad (perfect set-up for Jordan!).  Though it was set-up like that it surely didn't feel like that.
Jordan and I came prepared with SO MUCH information that would be helpful to these folks.  This included information about our insurance, services offered to military families, services offered in State College, different support systems we have, etc.  Jess also helped us to prepare by "briefing" us the night before with many different types of questions they may ask.
It was so apparent that each of these workers loved these sweet little kids.  You could tell by the way they talked about them...so sincere, so thoughtful, and so protective.
They asked such great questions that we felt we were truly able to give them an accurate representation of who we are as a couple, as individuals, and as a potential family.  In turn, we were able to ask them so many questions about the kids and find out about the first few years these buggers have already had.
Jordan seems to think we impressed them.  He tells me stories about them scribbling notes as I spoke on my soap box, about how they nodded their heads in agreement when we talked about the important family foundations that we would strive to build in our family, and how they raised their eyebrows when we showed them some scrapbooks of our families, friends, and fun times.  Me, I never caught any of this.  My mind was racing at a million miles a minute.  I was too focused on the question at hand and anticipating the question that may come next.  I do remember; however, that they did seem impressed when I, being the type-A personailty that I am, whipped out my excel spreadsheet of all the items that we'll need to purchase for each room of the house and the outside (they actually asked me if we thought about what we may need - haha...thankfully I didn't laugh out loud).  The three of us left the room feeling great.
Whether or not we get these kids we are extremely pleased with the outcome of the interview.  At the very least it was a great opportunity.  At the very best we'll end up with our kids.  I wish I could tell you more about them.  They seem so great, so fun, so lovable and boy are they cute - so cute!
We were told today that they intend to make a decision within a week.  This is good news.  We really want to know one way or another so we can continue to love on these kids or so we can emotionally detach from the idea of welcoming them into our home.  Of course, we'll be sure to let you know.
In the mean time we'll be preparing for interview #2 on Monday.  We really hope and pray that one says "yes" and the other says "no."  Our biggest fear is having to decide between groups.  In fact, we may defer that to the experts (caseworkers) should that happen.
So, friends, keep praying and wishing and hoping that soon we find out we have some kids.  We're trying not to get too excited but we're so close it's hard not to be.
Here's to some good news VERY soon!