Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not yet seen. ~Hebrews 11:1

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Oath taking ceremony and more misc photos (Yesterday and Today)

Today was our last full day in Guangzhou and tomorrow evening we fly out for home.  Yesterday we spent the day doing a little site seeing and shopping.  We went to the pearl market, shopped for Jade, porcelain and other misc items.  We got our fix of squeaky shoes for Hadley and Wyatt, which are the big thing here!  I thought I'd start Hadley off right with a healthy shoe fetish :)  It was a great day of getting out and about and seeing a little more of Guangzhou.

Today was the Oath taking ceremony for Hadley's Visa at the US Consulate here in Guangzhou.  Tomorrow we'll receive Hadley's Visa and be ready to plant her little feet on American soil, where the second they touch, she'll become an American Citizen!!! YAY!!!  After our appt we went and took the traditional "red couch" picture at the White Swan, where we are staying with the other family we have been traveling with and then we all went out to our last dinner.  It was a very nice way to end our time in Guangzhou.

Below are a mish-mash of photos from both yesterday and today....
Mommy and me
I LOVE NOODLES!!!

Snoozing on the way to the U.S. Consulate
 
Daddy carrying me into the Consulate
We have taken the Oath!!
Our pretty little princess on the red couch

7 comments:

  1. My favorite shot is the first one of mommy and her girl-love that you two are in matching colors! Congratulations on becoming parents again.

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  2. LOVE the picture of the 3 of you on the red couch!!! Beautiful! Praise God for such an awesome journey! Can't wait to hear how Wyatt reacts to his new sis!!! Praying for safe travel back to the USA!

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  3. Can't wait to meet her!!! Have a nice flight home.

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  4. tears of joy for you! i love the picture of you taking your oath. can't wait til she plants her little feet on us soil and meets her brother!!

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  5. So happy for all of you and so thankful for answered prayers! Have a safe trip home and see you all soon!

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  6. What wonderful pictures, Robin! The difference in Hadley is dramatic - in a large part due to the love and attention the two of you are showering on her, no doubt. Such a lucky little lady. I look forward to seeing how things progress on this side of the water! Congratulations to you all!

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