So we've purchased an extra suitcase, bought dozens of recommended packing list items, sorted through loads of super-cute hand-me-down clothes, nailed down our itinerary, painted Lilia's room (thanks, Per!), consulted with an adoption doc, gotten shots, met with the agency to review our paperwork, and so on...why does it feel like there's still a ton to do?
Gotta focus on what's important: In less than two weeks, we're getting our girl!
AHHHHHH!
UNCLE DAVID AND RYAN
These two have spent hours playing hackey-sack and exploring the island together. (The only issue they argue about is their long-standing rivalry over a certain relative who lives in Corvallis.)
SNAKE WINE
Cost is about $1.50 per bottle.
SCORPIONS FOR SALE
Recipe (according to our guide -- apologies to any animal rights activists): Boil in water until they urinate. Take urine-free bodies and place in wine. Drink.
FAMILY PHOTO BY RYAN
After a few tries, Ryan figured out how to take a family photo and be in it at the same time.
LITTLE SISTER STAKES TOY CLAIM
GREETINGS
HAPPY FAMILY WITH LILIA'S PRIMARY CARETAKER AT THE ORPHANAGE
MAKING CONTACT
BANNED ITEMS AT TIANANMEN SQUARE
Apparently, horn playing and car bombing are held in equal contempt
SNACK FOODS AT BEIJING NIGHT MARKET
By the way, all of the above tastes more like tofu than chicken.
AT YUYUAN PARK IN SHANGHAI
Nine seconds later, Ryan jumped into the fish pond...just kidding, although he did ask to.
AIN'T NO PAYCHECK HIGH ENOUGH
Maintenance workers outside the 88th floor of the Jin Mao building in Shanghai
Referral Pictures - Our first glimpse of our daughter
Lilia (Chinese name Lian Bao Ya) at approx. nine months
Lilia at eleven months
Can't wait to see her smile!
Another pic of Lilia at eleven months
Just how big is that diaper, anyway?
One more at eleven months
Looks a little like Ryan, huh?
6 comments:
Exciting!!! I will be reading every day! Good luck to you all. :-)
Thanks for sharing your upcoming adventure with us. We cannot believe it's been six months since we were in China. Safe travels and enjoy every minute!
Wow!! Great news. Know you are all happy and thrilled. What a great birthday present for Ryan!
Safe travels for all.
Love,
Mom
What a fantastic idea! Now we can share your great adventure with you. I cannot wait to meet my newest niece.
I will pop on every day to check for updates (no pressure).
Whoopie! And congratulations, Jeannie and James. Now, I have a real reason to go to blogspot every day. What a nice idea!
Love ... Dad
Happy birthday, Ryan! Whatta way to celebrate your fifth! Do exactly what your Uncle David tells you now.
Love ... Grandpa
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