I'm going to say that this will be our last post before returning home. We haven't been as good at posting as we had hoped, but we hope you enjoyed what we did share. It has truly been the experience of a lifetime! We've spent the last few days shopping, seeing a few local sights and even relaxing. It has been nice to have some down time, it was much needed. I can't really say that we feel more rested, but we are not any more tired than we were before, so I guess that's the silver lining.
I think the last post was on July 4th. That evening we went to an Italian restaurant (we were under the impression it was American food), it was ok, but it was nice to venture out and hang out with our friends. It has been especially hot since we have been here. In fact, we've been told that it is the hottest it's been in 60 years, awesome. We did many outdoor things while in Fuzhou, but since getting to Guangzhou we have opted out of a few simply because it is so hot. We chose not to go to the zoo, which would have been fun, but we thought the kids would probably fall asleep and we would be left looking at animals we didn't really care about. Call us wimps, but we'll go to the zoo in Texas when we can all enjoy it! :)
We are headed out the take an oath. Basically to say that all the paperwork we filled out for the past 4 years, including the mounds that we have filled out since arriving in China, is true and we did not lie. Um, seems a bit pointless, but it is required by our lovely government so we will comply. Tomorrow morning we will get his US Passport which completes the last step in getting permission to bring him to the US. Thursday evening we head to Shanghai and Friday morning we board a plane for our LONG flight home. Ahhhh, finally!
It has been fun, exhausting, emotional, frustrating, humbling, and exciting. We will be so happy to be home so we can introduce Xander to his new home and all of his friends and family! See you soon!!!!!!
I think the last post was on July 4th. That evening we went to an Italian restaurant (we were under the impression it was American food), it was ok, but it was nice to venture out and hang out with our friends. It has been especially hot since we have been here. In fact, we've been told that it is the hottest it's been in 60 years, awesome. We did many outdoor things while in Fuzhou, but since getting to Guangzhou we have opted out of a few simply because it is so hot. We chose not to go to the zoo, which would have been fun, but we thought the kids would probably fall asleep and we would be left looking at animals we didn't really care about. Call us wimps, but we'll go to the zoo in Texas when we can all enjoy it! :)
We are headed out the take an oath. Basically to say that all the paperwork we filled out for the past 4 years, including the mounds that we have filled out since arriving in China, is true and we did not lie. Um, seems a bit pointless, but it is required by our lovely government so we will comply. Tomorrow morning we will get his US Passport which completes the last step in getting permission to bring him to the US. Thursday evening we head to Shanghai and Friday morning we board a plane for our LONG flight home. Ahhhh, finally!
It has been fun, exhausting, emotional, frustrating, humbling, and exciting. We will be so happy to be home so we can introduce Xander to his new home and all of his friends and family! See you soon!!!!!!
Macey enjoying a milk cream shake
Xander and Dada
Macey and Xander in their traditional Chinese duds!
Macey's dinner of fries and chetchup on Daddy's belly
Instead of going to the zoo, we just fed the monkeys in our room.
I have been impressed with all the blogs! And LOVED reading every word.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job with the blogs! They are much appreciated!!! Thanks for keeping us in the loop. You're an awesome family...of FOUR! Wishing you a smooth trip home and may the transition continue to go as well as it has for Xander!
ReplyDeleteThat photo of the 2 of them in their Chinese fancies is FABULOUS! And I love Macey's expression. It's like she's saying, "Nana... I'm gonna get you right after this photo...!"
ReplyDeletelove the pic of the kids in their chinese outfits! they are adorable! so looking forward to seeing ya'll soon. we are praying specifically for the departure tomorrow and the flights home. i hope it is not too emotional of a time for all of you and that the kids sleep well on the planes. we love ya'll!!
ReplyDeleteReady to see the McNeely family!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to meet him Allison---he looks so comfortable with you all, esp his sissy. LOVE the satin outfits....precious! Can't wait for a playdate! Safe travels...
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