09:00pm - China
Hi All,
Well we are officially done with everything - this life changing adventure is drawing to a close (at least this initial phase). We went to the US Consulate at 3:30 today where Annierae got her visa and is officially a US Citizen (although we still need to get her a US passport). We joined another 55 families from other agencies for one large swearing in. It was a straightforward and simple process. We were back to the hotel by 5:30ish where we have spent the past 3 1/2 hours sorting and packing for the loooooooooooooooooooong trip home. I have to say, the uncertainty of the 25+ hours of travel tomorrow scares me the most of all portions of this adventure thus far. If we ever needed your prayers, it's tomorrow for Annierae to have a safe, comfortable and quiet trip! We have the Benadryl ready :).
Here a re a few shots from this morning and Annierae in her "swearing in" outfit before we left to go to the consulate this afternoon. We're turning in now as we have a 4:00am wakeup call, luggage in the hall at 4:45am, breakfast on the bus at 5:45am, take off at 8:35am. Not sure if we'll have time in Tokyo to post day 12, so this could be the last post until we get back. Godspeed to all families traveling tomorrow, and we'll be home soon!
Love you all!!!
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07:30am - China
Good evening to you and good morning to us. I was going to try and give more of an update since Greg didn't have much to say after Annierae and I shopped till we dropped yesterday. But I just turned around and saw the cutest baby standing in her crib smiling at me. I need to change a stinky diaper but will be right back.
Okay I am back, first off Annierae is a doll and is really coming out of her shell as you can see from her more recent pictures. She smiles and giggles a lot for her mommy and is getting better each day with Greg.
Yesterday was another long day and Annierae does not want to nap, I think she thinks she will miss something. She loves to stand up and I think she will be walking very soon. She is also quit the talker I think that is what she did in the orphanage to keep herself entertained.
She did great at the medical exam and weighed in at 19 Lbs and is 73 CM long. Our guide Shiyan told us that the doctors said she is very healthy.
I am going to have to sign off she is demanding that I come pick her up for her morning cuddles.
Can't wait to see everyone Saturday!!!!
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