Sunday, August 21, 2011

An overdue update

Greetings from Guangzhou!
It's been a bit of an adjustment here - no in-room WiFi, for one thing!
So, we have to post and Skype from the sitting area in the lobby of our hotel.

Kaden had his physical exam, and passed just fine. Kudos to our guide, Lilly, who got us to the clinic 3 minutes before a huge crush of adopting families showed up. We were in and out in 15 minutes, while the folks behind us were looking at a loooooooooong wait.

The next big thing for us is a meeting at the U.S. Consulate on Wednesday, and then home on Thursday night. WooHoo!

So, enough writing, here are a few photos!

The view from our hotel room:



Kaden passing the "are you cute enough to be adopted?" test:



Shiamen Island, where our hotel is located.



Playground!!!



A shirt they are selling in lots of shops on the island. I don't know if they mean this as a compliment, or not. . .



Daddy and son at the Temple of Six Banyan Trees.



Yummy noodles!



Swimming at the hotel pool. This is only Kaden's fourth time in a pool - truly, just about everything is a new adventure for him.



Are words needed for this one?


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Location:Huangsha Ave,Guangzhou,China

8 comments:

  1. Oh my, what a precious little soul! Lord bless you all and praying you get back quick!

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  2. It just makes my heart smile seeing him with his mama and baba....
    Thank You Jesus for answered prayers.....
    God's speed home...
    Love,
    Daleea

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  3. Annette,
    How beautiful! I am so happy and THRILLED for you , your son, your whole family! God is SO good, SO faithful. I can't WAIT to hear how the Lord brought all the funds to bring Kaden home. Love you, your sister in Christ, Alida w5

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  4. ohhh, he sucks his thumb like Solomon, too! Absolutely LOVE the picture of Steve and Kaden and Annette and Kaden...beautiful!!! Love you guys...can't wait to see you thursday!!!

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  5. Thanks for the pictures! I've been on pins and needles waiting, and boy were they worth waiting for! Some beauties near your hotel for sure, but I love the kiss good night picture! Oh my!!!!! Words don't really express my feelings about this whole adventure. I'm so happy for all of you. You are so faithful to obey.
    Love, Dawn

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  6. He is adorable! It looks like he is very happy! What a blessing! Thanks for keeping us posted!

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  7. In tears looking at the pictures of you with your new baby. How amazing!! Blessings to you!!
    Love,
    Amy Ramirez :0)

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  8. Glad to hear that you are all safe at home with all of your wonderful boys under one roof. Congratulations on bringing Kaden home! I will never forget meeting him in China and how very happy I was to hear he had a family coming for him. What a sweet and happy boy!!!
    Michele

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