Okay, it isn't a literal 47 days, but instead is 47 days worth of families are now ahead of us. This is great news! Referrals came out yesterday through January 20, 2006. Hopefully the Olympics are not too much of a hindrance in the adoption process. My girlfriend, Kate, thinks that the process is going to speed up more quickly than we expect...Kate, I hope you are right! Charlie and I are ready. Scout & Boo might not be, but we'll work on that...hugs to everyone!