BIG DAY

1. Celia Grace turned 18 months old today. We will have her before she turns 19 months old!

2. We leave for China 3 weeks from today!!!!!

3. Emmie and Livvie went to the dentist today. No cavities for either girl (whew!!) and Livvie did not kick the dentist today!

Does it get any better than that?!

The 3 most beautiful girls in the world

"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4:12

I am truly blessed beyond measure.

Hubei Reunion

Saturday, 4 out of 10 of the families who traveled to Hubei in May of 2004 with Great Wall China Adoption met for a little reunion. This was Olivia's adoption trip. We received our new daughters on Mother's Day 2004. All of the girls are now in kindergarten. How quickly the time goes. It was wonderful to visit with these dear friends with whom we shared 2 of the most memorable weeks of our lives.

Orange Belt

Friday evening we spent watch Emma Rose test for her orange belt. She has been taking TaiKwonDo since August and has already earned a yellow and orange belt. Most importantly, she loves going!

Emma Rose turns 8!

On October 18th, my Emma Rose turned 8 years old. Since it was a Saturday, it was a day filled with festivities. We had gifts at home in the morning. Then, she had a few friends from school meet us at the mall for lunch and a trip to Build-a-bear. That was a big hit. We ended the day with some family friends coming buy for dinner. She said it was the best birthday ever!

Travel Plans

Here is the plan:
November 19th: After school, we will drive to Dallas and spend the night at a hotel near the airport
November 20th: We depart on American Airlines and head for Tokyo. In Tokyo, we switch to JAL and fly to Beijing
November 21: With the time difference we will arrive in the evening
November 22: Tour Beijing
November 23: Fly to Jinan
November 24: Get Celia Grace
November 30th: Fly to Guangzhou
December 2: American Consulate Appointment
December 3: Get Celia's Visa
December 4: Leave in morning from Guangzhou. Fly to Tokyo, then to DFW. Drive home to Waco.

Travel Approval has Arrived!

Today I got word that my Travel Approval has arrived from China. The agency told me to plan on leaving November 20th! We will have Celia and spend Thanksgiving with her in China!