TA! Those lovely 2 little letters that mean we’re on our way to Dylan Yu Hai – I was surprised to receive Travel Approval today, thinking it would take at least a couple of days. Like they say, after you wait for something for so long, it somehow still surprises you when it arrives :)
We’ll know our travel dates as soon as the consulate in Guangzhou confirms our appt. date. Our agency requested dates today. We could hear tomorrow, but I would expect Monday.
Thought I’d show off my no-sew skills with this blanket I made for Dylan. Arrrrgh! lol… It’s my first attempt at a fleece tie blanket and I think it turned out pretty well. Next time, I’ll make it larger and the ties longer (I ended up making the ties a little different on the long sides, but I like it).
Next stop? Consulate Appt! Once we have that, our world will hit warp speed as we prepare to go and meet our son.
November 11th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
reliving our trip and excitement to get noah as you go to get dylan– i know this year has been hard with the wait– it IS ahrd way to do it- find child, then start the paperwork– what a wonderful Christmas you all will have!!
AND_- the Starbucks in GZ will have AWESOME different winter flavors– toffee nut and black cherry- and everything both in ZZ and GZ is all decorated for Christmas– so much fun!!! cold in ZZ but nice and warm in GZ:)
November 12th, 2010 at 12:11 am
So excited for you guys Donna!!! Bummed we will not be traveling together, but excited you FINALLY have TA and are very close to having dates. Sounds like it will be a very fun crew traveling together! I can’t wait to follow right along. :)
November 12th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Oh, and…I LOVE THE BLANKET!!! So cute and cuddly! I’m sure Dylan will LOVE it! Good job!
November 12th, 2010 at 12:45 am
Woo-hoo, so happy for you! Can’t wait to see your boy with his forever family! Praising the Father for his wonderful gift!
November 12th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Love the blanket…it turned out so cute!! We have several kids @ Building Blocks with these tied blankets and they LOVE them!! You did a great job…now you know you can do it and can make some more! I want you to teach me to crochet…sp? :)
November 12th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Woo Hoo! Congratulations Donna and family! Can’t wait to hear when you travel!
November 13th, 2010 at 3:38 am
I saw this post before I saw the previous one (meaning I didn’t know that China had mailed the TA’s) and I saw “TA!” and chills went up my spine. Yay for you and yay for Dylan! I pray for safe travels and a joyous coming together as you bring your new son into his forever family. Praise God!
November 13th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
It was nice to meet you today. I would love to get our kids together when you return and feel like it.I hope you have a great trip.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!We are so happy to hear that Dylan is coming home real soon.What a wonderful holiday season this will be for your family.I can not wait to see the picture of Dylan in your arms. Please give him a big hug and kiss from Seth.Maybe after you are home for awhile we can have the boys Skype each other. I am so excited for you and the family.
Love to all,Denise & family
November 19th, 2010 at 10:02 am
What does his room look like?? I am sooooooooooooooooo excited!!!