A friend who recently adopted a little Chinese sweetheart shared a blog post with me that is too good not to share. You can read it by clicking here.
Thanks to my friends and family for being fabulous through this process!
12.20.2011
12.18.2011
Day 22 - Travel HOME!
Just a quick note to say we have safely arrived back in our home in Chicagoland. It was a very long day, but Zoe took it like the little adventurer she is.
Zoe has decided that Drama Queen is one of us. She goes to her willingly and likes to play with her. Considering she has rejected everyone but us up to this point, she really is one smart cookie.
More later - jet lag is no fun :(
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| Waiting in the airport |
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| Entertaining herself with the wipes |
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| Meeting Drama Queen |
Zoe has decided that Drama Queen is one of us. She goes to her willingly and likes to play with her. Considering she has rejected everyone but us up to this point, she really is one smart cookie.
More later - jet lag is no fun :(
12.17.2011
Hong Kong Day 21
Today we just hung around the hotel. We are soooo ready to come home - we didn't even go sightseeing. That worked well for Zoe. She got a long nap.
She also tried out the hotel pool. Not a fan. Not a fan at all.
We sat for a while and watched the brothers. Still not a fan.
Most of the rest of the day was spent like this:
and this:
Though Zoe managed to have some fun just hanging out eating french fries. This girl is going to go into french fry withdrawal when we get home.
Here we are at the restaurant at dinner. Yes that is The Man hanging her upside down. We are so classy.
No blog tomorrow - we're going HOME!
She also tried out the hotel pool. Not a fan. Not a fan at all.
We sat for a while and watched the brothers. Still not a fan.
Most of the rest of the day was spent like this:
and this:
Though Zoe managed to have some fun just hanging out eating french fries. This girl is going to go into french fry withdrawal when we get home.
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| Love this face :') |
Here we are at the restaurant at dinner. Yes that is The Man hanging her upside down. We are so classy.
No blog tomorrow - we're going HOME!
12.16.2011
Hong Kong Day 20
We are in another beautiful Marriott. I had no idea how comfortable their hotels were - very nice. We are on the island that the airport is on right off Hong Kong. Here is the view out our window - beautiful, but so much smog!
Today was a Disney sort of day. Turns out there is a Disneyland in Hong Kong - so while The Man did some meetings to pay for this trip, the kids and I went to Disney.
They have a new area called Toy Story Land. Only three rides, but they did an awesome job creating the atmosphere.
The only ride we took Zoe on was the Winnie the Pooh ride. She was not a fan.
Waaay to much stimulation.
She took a decent nap while the boys explored and rode some rides.
She had a lot more fun when we let her get down and scoot around. She really liked the light in the ground.
And the hit of the day was the Buzz Lightyear Light Up Noise Making Laser Weapon. She loved it!!!
Today was a Disney sort of day. Turns out there is a Disneyland in Hong Kong - so while The Man did some meetings to pay for this trip, the kids and I went to Disney.
They have a new area called Toy Story Land. Only three rides, but they did an awesome job creating the atmosphere.
The only ride we took Zoe on was the Winnie the Pooh ride. She was not a fan.
Waaay to much stimulation.
She took a decent nap while the boys explored and rode some rides.
She had a lot more fun when we let her get down and scoot around. She really liked the light in the ground.
And the hit of the day was the Buzz Lightyear Light Up Noise Making Laser Weapon. She loved it!!!
We are so ready to come home!. Tomorrow we hang around the hotel, and repack for the plane ride. And then home!
12.15.2011
Guangzhou Day 19 and Travel
Today we went to a friend's house in Guangzhou. It was beautiful, and there was a little girl there close to Zoe's age to play with. She was still a little timid, but seemed to enjoy it. Unfortunately, we left the camera at the hotel - so not many pics today.
After packing up, we picked up Zoe's visa and headed to the train station. Little one left her home country by train, arriving in Hong Kong ready for dinner and bed.
Considering her short naps, she did brilliantly.
Here's a bit of us hanging out in the bus I think you will enjoy - click the link to watch it or copy and paste:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EjrBuVKTQU&feature=youtu.be
After packing up, we picked up Zoe's visa and headed to the train station. Little one left her home country by train, arriving in Hong Kong ready for dinner and bed.
Considering her short naps, she did brilliantly.
Here's a bit of us hanging out in the bus I think you will enjoy - click the link to watch it or copy and paste:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EjrBuVKTQU&feature=youtu.be
12.14.2011
Guangzhou Day 19
Today we went to the American Consulate to take our oath. This makes Zoe a citizen when she reaches American soil. Unfortunately, they don't allow cameras at the Consulate. Tomorrow we got back and pick up her passport and to on to Hong Kong by train.
It was a relaxed sort of day - we spent an hour or so wandering around the park near out hotel. China has the most amazing, manicured parks - and they are always busy. Here are a few pictures from our day.
Zoe continues to become more comfortable with us, and she rejects anyone else that gets close. This is very, very good. She will now let The Man hold her and feed her, and she even went down for a nap for him today. She still prefers the Mama, though.
Love that girl!
It was a relaxed sort of day - we spent an hour or so wandering around the park near out hotel. China has the most amazing, manicured parks - and they are always busy. Here are a few pictures from our day.
Zoe continues to become more comfortable with us, and she rejects anyone else that gets close. This is very, very good. She will now let The Man hold her and feed her, and she even went down for a nap for him today. She still prefers the Mama, though.
Love that girl!
Guangzhou Day 18
Today we hung around the hotel for a while. They have an outdoor courtyard with a play area, and Z-Man and Zoe tried out the swings.
After nap time our guide took us to a beautiful park. There are many parks in the cities, and all we have seen are beautiful and well-used. This one was no different.
They had an area full of statues of kids characters - the boys had great fun with them.
They got Zoe involved also.
Some of the trees in the park were just amazing - very carefully cultivated.
We went back to Shamian Island for a little shopping and wandering around. They have some pretty cool statues there.
One tradition for adoptive families in China is to take their child's picture on the red couch at the White Swan Hotel in traditional clothes - so here she is - Ms. Zoe.
And a couple more pics for fun:
After Shamian Island we went to a large plaza downtown to see the lights in the buildings. It was a very impressive space.
The boys went running off, and Zoe seemed to want to be moving, too. So I put her down and let her walk (with help, of course). She walked farther than she has ever been willing to before - must have been inspired by the brothers.
She is a very determined little girl - she will go far.
After nap time our guide took us to a beautiful park. There are many parks in the cities, and all we have seen are beautiful and well-used. This one was no different.
They had an area full of statues of kids characters - the boys had great fun with them.
They got Zoe involved also.
Some of the trees in the park were just amazing - very carefully cultivated.
We went back to Shamian Island for a little shopping and wandering around. They have some pretty cool statues there.
One tradition for adoptive families in China is to take their child's picture on the red couch at the White Swan Hotel in traditional clothes - so here she is - Ms. Zoe.
And a couple more pics for fun:
After Shamian Island we went to a large plaza downtown to see the lights in the buildings. It was a very impressive space.
The boys went running off, and Zoe seemed to want to be moving, too. So I put her down and let her walk (with help, of course). She walked farther than she has ever been willing to before - must have been inspired by the brothers.
She is a very determined little girl - she will go far.
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