Proud to be an AMERICAN!!!

February 23,2010 is the date that I became an American citizen. I have been living in the United States since December 23,1997 and this was a dream that I have had not only since I moved here, but since I was a little girl! It has been a long and not always easy road, but I wouldn't have it any other way. My life here has been an amazing testimony to God's faithfulness and provision!!!
Brett and I drove to DesMoines for my Naturalization interview that Tuesday morning. The interview was with one of the imigration officers and it was everything that I expected it to be. He asked me different questions about Brett and the kids, other questions ranging from where I went to school, to if I was ever affiliated with a communist or terrorist party *I wonder if anyone says "yes" to that last questions/yikes!!
After the questionaire, it was time for the history and Government test. He asked me 6 questions (for how many years do we elect a senator/how many justices are in the Supreme Court/if the President and VP are unable to be in command, who becomes president?... and some other similar questions that I don't remember right now)
The English test was EASY...had to read a sentence and write another sentence....fair enough!
Fourty-five minutes after the interview, was the Oath Ceremony, where I received my Naturalization Certificate!!! The ceremony was about 20 minutes and VOILA...I am an American citizen....wootwoot!!!

Brett and I in the waiting room before the interview

The Director of Naturalization in Iowa
During the ceremony... The ceremony was for 8 people. 5 people were Asian not sure from what countries. 1 lady was from Bosnia, 1 guy from England and me/Romania.

Going up to receive my Certificate! (the equivalent of the birth certificate for US citizens born here)

Me with the director...just after I told her this picture will be on my blog!...and she said"Oh no, I'm gonna be on the internet now!" haha!

I am an AMERICAN!! So glad!