Arrived in Guangzhou

Just got an email from Christi. They are now in Guangzhou. She said that Shane was pretty fussy on the flight because he didn't know what was going on and it was hot. He was pretty un-nerved all day yesterday because he knew something different was going on with the packing and getting ready to leave. He is now checking out the new hotel room.

They will go for his medical exam in the morning. Then he will get his visa at the US Consulate on the 14th.

We Skyped last night and everyone is doing well. Shane was very happy and talkative last night. Christi and Judy are ready to come home, and will see if they can change their flight to an earlier date. I will let ya'll know if that happens.

Hope and her puppies are still doing fine. She alternates between my house and Marjorie's everyday, and this is working out fine. We have had so much activity going on that I think it keeps Hope occupied and not thinking about her mama and granny being gone. All of the girls are staying with our good family friend, Margaret Sifford, this morning. The kids all have so much fun when they are with her, and as she has told us, "it takes a village to raise and take care of these kids!" Joel is staying with his Nana today. They all say they are ready for Christi, Granny and Shane to get home!

Got My Jeans On!

Here are some more photos for you! Christi said that the hotel they are staying in gave them a stroller for Shane. I think that was a nice thing for them to do, and it will be handy when they go shopping today!

FYI

I just realized that I forgot to post some important information, so here it is!

Christi spoke with the orphanage director and she said that Shane had been sick for the past week or so and had just started eating again. Christi weighed him, and he just weighs 16 pounds! But, it seems that he is filling out now!

Also, his little mouth still has a little hole in it up at the front from his cleft palate, so it looks like he has more surgery in store for him. Christi says that it does cause him some problems with his eating.

They leave for Guangzhou tomorrow where they will go to the U.S. Consulate to get his visa. This will be his first airplane ride, about a 2 hour flight. Pray that he does well, because he has another long flight ahead of him to get home.

My First Oreo

We skyped again tonight. Shane is doing so good and he is a very happy little guy! He waved at us and blew kisses! His whole face just lights up when he smiles! He even told us hi!

Christi said that he is getting used to them now and is very playful and happy. He also seems to be very affectionate with Christi and Judy. He has started pulling himself up on things too. He has also started to fill out his clothes - his face looks fuller.

Here is a picture of him eating his very first oreo and playing with his toys.

Skype This Morning

We skyped with Christi, Judy and Shane this morning. He seems to be getting used to Christi and Judy. He smiled some at us and was trying to talk, he was very happy. Christi said he is eating well and seems to have gained some weight.

They are scheduled to go to the the Confucius Temple today. They said that it has been raining the last couple of days.

We will skype again tonight at 8 pm our time...all of the kids were very tired this morning and didn't have much to say. We had a late night with the girls softball games and practices, but we have just 1 more week and then we are done!

Hope continues to do well, and she is excited to see her little brother. She looks at the picures of him a lot...I have them in my phone, so she is always asking for it!

Some Photos

Here are some photos of Christi, Judy and Shane. I think these may be from his adoption, but I'm not 100% sure.

Chinese Adoption Completed

Just received an email from Christi. The Chinese adoption has been completed. So he is now officially ours!