Yesterday was all about leaving Hangzhou. We had to finalize the notary paperwork and pick up Arianas passport. It was very simple Vivian did part of it with just a letter from us. We went by the orphanage to get her passport and never even had to get ot of the van. Then we took our massive pile of luggage and went to the airport. It was a smooth trip until right before we arrived Ariana decided she had to go pee. She started crying, and she got louder, she doesnt understand enough yet that I know what she needs and we were moving quickly to get her there. Vivian instructed the driver to park fast and let me out. I was jumping out and hudling suitcase lol. By the time we got inside the airport we were running and she was screaming and it probably looked like the crazy american woman was stealing this baby girl. Everyone was staring, and all I could think was, If security stops me they are gonna have to follow us into the potty to chat. She made it, thank you God and stopped crying quickly. We made it through security and onto the plane easily, although we did take a bus to the plane from the gate and walked up the stairs outside to get on the plane. Ariana loved the flight, we got delayed for take off a bit.. She then decided she wanted the seatbelt off, but food was a good distraction :) My favorite was landing, it was a little rogh and the pilot hit the brakes hard, as soon as it stopped she looked at us and started giggling. Sigh..., I love this kid.
We are now at the Victory Hotel in Guangzhou. The room is nice but a bit smaller that the last hotel. We do have a water purifier under the sink in the bathroom, this is super nice, no more having to use bottled water to brush our teeth. We were able to get them to push the two beds together last night. (did I tell u a standard room has twin beds here?) Anyway doing that helped us all sleep better. Ariana is doing so well and we have gotten comments about how quickly she has attached, We know that is all God! Today we go for medical and our baby has to have a TB test :( I don't want them to have to stick her) Grrrr. We will also be doing her visa picture. Only a few more days and we will take an oath at the consulate to love her as our own child... so easy. Then HOME, sooo ready for home.....
Karen I am getting your responses, and I LOVE reading them. Oh and the peein out side is girls squating... or being held out... so funny I will share later. I love that you are following along with us, you are precious to me.
Lisa I knew that response was from you, and I love you, and I cannot wait for you to meet your niece, she is a sassy little thing...
I love you all so much I am so excited to get this little one home to meet all the amazing people who love her so mch.
Well she is awke now and I need to dress her for breakfast.
Mom and Dad, thx for all you are doing... I love you.
Ashlyn and Destin, I love you both so very much and I miss you more than you know... soon our family will be together, but look out this one has sass!!!
Love, Me
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