2/25 Monday – Physical, shopping, paperwork, and a red couch
Author: Donna | Category: UncategorizedWe had a very busy day today in Guangzhou! After another scrumptious breakfast, we headed to the Physical Examination building.
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Very life-like sculpture, don’t you think? Â
In line please, Lainey…
Shopping was next can I just say shopping in Guangzhou is fun?! There are little shops all along the streets, and bargaining is the name of the game. Randy is good at this, so we did well. We especially enjoyed going to a shop called Jordan’s. The place is run by a Chinese man named well, Jordan. We’d been told about him by other families who traveled before us and knew that he’s also a Christian, so we were happy to leave a few Yuan with him. Here he is doing Chinese calligraphy on well, that’s a surprise.  Â
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Hello from the 12th floor!
Back to the room, Randy stayed with Lainey-bug while I went to our guide’s room to do paperwork for our upcoming consulate appointment. Playtime and a bath later, and we were ready for the Red Couch.
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We ended our day with dinner at Lucy’s bar and grill, very popular with adoptive families because of it’s traditional, American food. We ate with Jennie and Merle, and their newly adopted 16mo old. Jennie and I met online more than 2 years ago, when we were both paperchasing for our adoptions. I was so happy that it worked out for us to travel at the same time. She’s also the person who made Lainey her adorable pink and green flannel blanket that’s been in a pic or two here. Their blog is listed on my sidebar, under families we’re traveling with. Â
As you can tell by this picture, Lainey was done having her red couch picture taken. We’re beginning to feel that way about our trip. We’re having an amazing time, but we’re about ready to go home. 4 nights, 3 days until we leave, not that we’re counting.
February 25th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Thanks for all the photos! We get so excited about your pictures and any new postings we can read! Home…soon =).
February 25th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Once again, LOVE the photos! I like Laney’s outfit for the red couch ~ very cute. I also love the black and white photos of Lainey. I am sure you are SO ready to be home by now! You are almost done! To me, it seems like time has just flown by :) :) Thanks for all the wonderful updates! Like many people, it’s the first thing I check after some devotion time.
Blessings! I am already praying for God to orchestrate everything for the return home (flights on time, great seats, happy Lainey, etc…)
Pam
February 25th, 2008 at 11:07 am
(^.^) how cute!!!!! I loved the pics today!!! they where funny! Hey, did dad really take that pic with that man?I could tell that dad had to keep Lainey from moving.lol! =D well, as dad knows I went shopping with Kendall,Kaley, and her mom. I had fun!!!! where did u get that silky for Lainey! it is beautiful! Well, I hope u guys have fun! more of it that is! Abbey
February 25th, 2008 at 11:08 am
So excited to send you a note! The children and I have looked forward to viewing the site everyday. Lainey is BEAUTIFUL. Cannot wait to meet her. Jennifer and family
February 25th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Hi guys!! SO SORRY…I didn’t realize that the phone call was so expensive…I’ll go more into detail about things around here on e-mail. It’s Monday AM and you talked to the kids awhile ago. It’s now 10:30. Abbey said she fixed the computer that was down due to the power outage here yesterday. She did a few thank you notes for her b’day gifts.
The pictures are wonderful…love how Randy and Lainey bug did their posing with the statues!! The waterfall is gorgeous and you & Lainey look soooo tiny!! So now we know about the red sofa (couch) I imagine Lainey loves her baths a lot…by herself. She’s living the life of a PRINCESS and she knows it…she’s also experiencing a LOT of LOVE from her new Mom & Dad…something that is new to her and it looks like she’s getting very used to it! How adorable she looks like in her China dress…not sure the correct word for it! I imagine you guys ARE getting homesick and will be more than ready to head back home…you’ve had a trip of a lifetime and we ALL have enjoyed your photos of China and especially of LAINEY!! So glad her physical went well…will she need any shots before coming to the USA?? I’m on Ethan’s computer and he’s ready to sit here next to Payton and play a game with him, so I’ll exit. (Now that Abbey fixed the computer in the kitchen, I will use that one again!) Love to all of you, Mom & Dad, etc.
February 25th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Hey friend. I love the pictures and I am JEALOUS of your shopping opportunities. Lainey is of course a beauty queen and I want you to have her first “professional” pics done in her Chinese outfit- it suits her very well. Glad physical went well and was fast. We’re good- got a green cheek conure the other night- his name is Merlin- he is precious. He’ll be great for the school talks. Love you lots. Hugs to Lainey. Anne for the zoo crew.
February 25th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
I was surprised to hear that Lainey weighs 24.5 pounds….Lily is 28.8 pounds at 4 years old. I know she is petite but it made me smile and wonder if she and Graeme will look like virtual twins. Love the pictures…Keep them coming! Margaret
February 25th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Margaret . . . this is Randy, and Graeme looked like a hoss when I was taking his picture. It was a bit hard to tell with all the clothes they have on him, but he looked considerably bigger than Lainey. He seemed to have a lot of personality, too.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Love her outfit! She is soooo adorable. Praying for things to continue to go well and for your flight home.
February 26th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Donna –
Great pics, as usual! Is it me, or has Lainey changed a bit since you got her? I don’t know — maybe she’s just more comfortable or something. Anyway, I really enjoyed the poses with the statues in Guangzhou…I tried to convince Meggie to pose with some of ’em while we were there but she wouldn’t. Your posts just make me smile!
Countdown to coming home…I bet your other kids are bustin’ at the seams to see you guys and meet their baby sister!!
Teresa =)
CCAI WCP, Mom to Meggie and Carson
February 26th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Hi guys! Gee, Lainey just gets prettier and prettier! You are almost done with everything, them on to home! So, can I ask what size Lainey is wearing? I am trying to gauge what size Cassie will be in. Do you think they are around the same size?
Well, i can email you once you are home, we are still waiting for our LOA, so I have a while before I can travel.
Hope you have a fun day today! Enjoy the shopping.
Becky
waiting to bring Cassie home
February 27th, 2008 at 12:14 am
What a precious girl! I’m so happy for all of you. Sure does make me want to do it all again!
With prayers of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord for precious Lainey and her parents,
Glenda
February 27th, 2008 at 12:16 am
Yo Donna, Randy and Lainey! Isn’t Shaiman Island fun? And don’t ya love The White Swan? Seeing your photos it seems like yesterday we were there. I agree with a previous poster. Lainey just gets prettier and prettier. She is an absolute angel! Loved the photo of the kids back home on the web cam. Very clever. Shop til you drop. Say hey to all the awesome shop girls and guys. And give the red chicken curry at Cow and Bridge a try. It’s to die for. Best wishes for a continued amazing trip and get home safe and sound.
Love, Claire Royer, mom to Ona Xiao Jie, travel group 1215
February 27th, 2008 at 3:23 am
Becky…Randy said that he thinks Cassie is about the same size as Lainey, though it was hard to tell with all the layers. She’s perfect in a size 18 months right now. We brought a couple of 12mos that were too small. Hope that helps!
Claire…We loved the Cow and Bridge, and yes Randy tried the red chicken curry. Too spicy for me, but he loved it! Shopping till we drop…
Donna