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After 3.5 years from when we started the adoption process we are on our way to CHINA in less than 24 hours!!! We are bringing our baby girl home and we will be a family of 5! Everything is packed and when the boys come home from school we will carve pumpkins and have a pizza dinner. I think they are ready for us to go! We had a great weekend and think we all are ready for the change that is about to happen to our family. A wonderful, beautiful change!! We arrive in China at 1:55 pm Friday afternoon China time so I hope to post once we get to the hotel. Say a few prayers that our long flight goes smoothly!! See you in China!! 
A day at Battleship Cove. The boys loved the WWII ships!
Shea and Bryce at the farm. We picked our pumpkins and took a walk through the corn field maze.
After 3.5 years from when we started the adoption process we are on our way to CHINA in less than 24 hours!!! We are bringing our baby girl home and we will be a family of 5! Everything is packed and when the boys come home from school we will carve pumpkins and have a pizza dinner. I think they are ready for us to go! We had a great weekend and think we all are ready for the change that is about to happen to our family. A wonderful, beautiful change!! We arrive in China at 1:55 pm Friday afternoon China time so I hope to post once we get to the hotel. Say a few prayers that our long flight goes smoothly!! See you in China!! 
A day at Battleship Cove. The boys loved the WWII ships!
Shea and Bryce at the farm. We picked our pumpkins and took a walk through the corn field maze. 
13 comments:
Melissa,
I am SO excited for you! I will be watching your every move - two weeks from today we start our journey to Nanchang to get our precious Malia. Best wishes from a fellow Panda!
Glad to hear you are soon to be on your way. I can't wait to see another Yugan cutie in her families arms!
Becky - Mommy to Sophia (almost 4) a fellow Yugan cutie!
We are so excited for you. We remember this day pretty clearly ourselves and you will have such a journey! Hoping you will blog frequently!!
Alyson, Precious Panda
LID 01/27/06
Mommy to Alyzabeth for FOUR Weeks TODAY!!!
Forever Family Day 09/16/08
Good luck and Godspeed Pat and Missy!! We will be thinking of you all!!! Safe travels and hugs to your boys and GIRL!
Love,
Thad, Jenna, and the kids
Safe trip...blog often.....
Doreen in Montreal single mom to Faith_jiangxi & Mia-Sichuan
I am so excited for you!!! You are going to have an awesome time! Prayers for a safe journey.
Paula
Mom to Jessica Kangchan
I am in tears thinking about you guys going. Have a wonderful time...we will be here watching..
We are so excited! I can't believe it is actually here. Give Lily and Meg a big hug from us. I can't wait to skype!
Bri, Kate and Tommy :)
Yeah!! Finally its here!!! I love when friends travel to China and I get to follow along. Enjoy the trip and post often!
Sharon
Almost that time!!!
Melissa & Pat, I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you both as you get ready to head out to meet your daughter, Lily. I can't wait to follow your journey!!!
It's the day before you leave this will be perfect to read before you go to sleep tonight.
Twas the Night before China Adoption Trip/
The Night Before Adoption!
Twas the night before leaving
when all through the house
not a creature was stirring,
not even your spouse.
The luggage was packed
and repacked with care
in hopes my Lily Mei
would soon find you there.
No child was nestled
or snug in your bed,
she slept that night
in her orphanage bed.
And Mama in her jammies
with luggage in sight
had just settled her brain
for a long sleepless night.
When out on the lawn
there arose such a clatter,
You both sprang from the bed
to see what was the matter.
Away to the window
You flew like a flash,
tore open the shutter,
and threw up the sash.
The sun on the grass
and the newly formed dew
gave promise of morning
time to bid my adieu.
When, what to you wondering
eyes should appear,
but a yellow airport taxi
and your family you hold dear.
With a little old driver,
so lively and pip,
You new in a moment
You would start my trip.
More rapid than eagles,
to our cities we came,
and we whistled and shouted
and called them by name:
to Boston then to China
Words that make my heart sing!
Then on to Beijing
To the Province of Nanching
Now Dash Away! Dash Away! Dash Away ALL!
and then, before you know it...
Like treasure from heaven
in your arms they did place
your precious new daughter
tears fell from your face.
So up to the hotel room
with your child you flew
your new bundle of joy
"I have presents for you."
And then, in a twinkling,
You heard from the door
"Paperwork to do!"
You heard yourself "MORE?"
Like rain from the heavens
when hurricanes fly
Tears just like raindrops
fell from your eyes.
You bathed her and dressed her
from her head to her toe.
With ribbons and dresses
and a giant hair bow.
A bundle of clothes you had
that were to big or to small
You sent to the orphanage
to be shared by them all.
Her eyes- how they twinkled!
Her dimples, how merry!
Her cheeks were like roses,
my nose red as a cherry!
Her beautiful smile
was drawn up like a bow,
and her very happy mama
seemed to give off a glow.
A stamp of her foot
and a print from your thumb
made a family of you all,
the adoption was done!
Passport! and Visa!
then the Consulate Visit.
My paperwork done?
Afraid that it isn't.
A wink of an eye
and a twist of a head
soon gave you to know
You had nothing to dread.
He spoke a few words,
went straight through our work
double checked our documents
then turned with a jerk.
He wanted to know
"was this the daughter you chose"
and giving a nod,
up from his desk he arose.
They gave the approval
and we gave a loud whistle,
And away we flew
like the down of a thistle.
They heard us exclaim,
on one of the best days of our life:
"Blessings to all and to all a good life!"
(by Jack Hilton but edited by stephe)
Lots of hugs and Love on your trip!!! Stephe
Melissa, I'm so excited for you!! I can't wait to see photos of your adorable Lily!!
Have a safe and wonderful trip!!
I am excited for you, and just a tad envious! The trip to China was an amazing, wonderful, unforgettable experience - on so many levels. Have a great time, soak it all is and I look forward to seeing the pics.
safe and happy travels,
Susan
We'll be watching ! Have a GREAT trip. Can't wait to hear you are in China !
Hugs,
Lori & Mr. H
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