[MilehighDad]

Wow, the idea of a long car ride every weekend seems rough since we already have 4 kids. We have thought about driving out there at least once and taking the kids, but it is 800 miles and I'm not sure how to work it into a transition plan.

The questionnaire is a great idea, I think it could help us stay in better contact on a regular basis than just a phone call. I'm not sure if her foster mom is going to be able to support it, but I do know that she is "into" computers. Seems like a real possibility.

One of the things we did for our 14-year old was a scrapbook that she got before we met her. In the scrapbook was an introduction to us, our house, and even our animals. Also, each of us filled out a questionnaire with the same questions like: right handed or left handed? what is your favorite food? mac or pc? favorite flavor of ice cream? and a bunch of others. Then we put a blank questionnaire in her scrapbook for her to fill out and we could go over them when we met.

Thanks and please keep sending more ideas!