Going Home!

Oh, My! Tomorrow we begin the journey home!

We arrive in the U.S. at 7:50pm!

Can you belive it? We going home!

It's kinda bittersweet for me. I LOVE China, but there'so place like home!

Oh, Yeah! Our consulate went REALLY well!

Next post from the U.S.A!!!

Guangzhou Zoo

I was supposed to post this yesterday... but.

Ya know, I was tired after I uploaded them and, yeah.

Well yesterdays adventure was going to the Guangzhou Zoo, Again!

We thought it wasn't going to be as hot as last time.

We were wrong.

Everyone still sweat through their clothes.

We were dripping, literally!

Can't say much has changed in 2 years.

It was WAY more crowed then in '10.

Some of the animals didn't look as starved as last time.

And OMGosh! The Red Panda's are still super cute and friendly!

Don't you want to pet them??

I got my picture with the Mushroom and Kangaroo last time, so I did this time!

One thing was different this time,

We had Joshua!

Lily vs. Chopsticks/ Medical Appointment

Well we trucking towards the end of our trip here.

I must say I can't wait till Sat. night! My bed again!

I love China, but there is no place like home!

Last night we had a group dinner at a Cantonise place. (Forgot the name.)

Lily decided that chopsticks were her thing.

Haha! Isn't she cute?!

Today was Joshua's Medical Appointment.

Did you know the MA arn't on Shiman Island anymore??

They move 4 months ago! To a bigger cleaner and cooler building!

Joshua aparently did very well.

I sat with Lily while Mom and Dad took Joshua to the stations.

(Pictures taken by Dad)



What a trooper!

He had to get a TB test done aswell.

Don't you love the needle picture? :)

Awesome shot Dad!

Hello Again Guangzhou!

We are here in Guangzhou!

We met Lily here a little less than 2 years ago!

Plane ride went well!

Joshua LOVED take-off and landing.

However, he's a little squirmy in-between. (Not sitting next to him on the 14 hour flight!)

Lily slept through the 2 hours flight! (The one time I don't sit next to her!)



We arn't staying on Shiman Island this time.

We are at the China Hotel!

Which is pretty nice. (Our room is kinda small though)

We ate inside the hotel at a place called Food Street!

It was really good!

Tomorrow (Monday) we have our medical exam. (Oh, Joy!)

Park in Zhengzhou

Hello again! Things are going o.k.

On Wednesday Joshua broke out in Hives.

We first thought it might be an allergic reacion. However, after contacting his foster parents we decided they were most likley due to stress.

Please pray for Joshua as his Hives are not going away.

Tonight after eating at the Holiday Inn Express.

We went to the park to blow bubbles and play with light-up spinny things.

Joshua really digs the bubbles.

I love when he squints his eyes!

Blowing raspberries! He's a goofball!

I wanted to get a picture of J and L holding hands. 

It was a succsess!

Tomorrow we fly to Guangzhou!

Pray that J and L do a good job! 

Gotcha Joshua!!!

Oh My! What a morning!

Sorry I haven't posted the last few days.

I caught whatever Lily had and have been feeling very poorly.

My Mom has been posting on her blog so you can see our last few days there.

We have Joshua!! O MY GOSH! He is absolutley ADORBLE!

He was SOOO scared at first.

But he didn't cry!

He held on to Mama and looked very overwhelmed and confused.

We gave him some toys and he just sat there.

As you can see the smiles came! And they kept going!

We showed him bubbles and he began squeeling!

Right now it's nap time.

There are soo many picures! But it takes FOREVER to upload them so... little at a time!

One Less Orphan Today!

Ya Hooooo!

Eeeeeek!

I can honestly say I don't think I've EVER been this happy.

Right now I kinda want to sit down and cry.

That's how happy I am.

I suppose if I did they would be called tears of joy, right?

Our Consulate Appointment has been scheduled!

August 2

Do you know what this means???

WE ARE GOING TO CHINA NEXT WEEK!

And, and, and, (there's more)

We will hug, hold, and kiss Joshua on:

  Monday July 23!!!!!

Now, it gets better!
Yesterday i got an email saying that my photo I submitted to Black & White Wednesday's
at Like Christmas Everyday
had won!

That also made me SUPER happy!

 That truly made my day yesterday!

On another note,

Tomorrow's B&W Theme is Open.

So there is no specific theme!

I'll try to get some pictures but the link will be up!

See ya'll tomorrow!

 

Vacant Shoes- Favorite Foto Friday

Why is that a fav. photo, Emma?

Well, I see these shoes, sitting in a basket, every day. Among other vacant clothes.

Whenever I see them sitting there I'm reminded of a precious face I will soon kiss!

That's why I love this "temporarily-vacant" shoes.

I can't wait for the day when I tie their laces!

Article 5!!!

We got our Article 5 yesterday!!

So...

Next is Travel Approval!

Which should arrive within 2-4 weeks!

So 3-7 weeks until China!!!

Wooohooo!