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Trying out an e-mail post so I am able to post while in China.

ONE WEEK

7 days, one week! Visas are being processed, itinerary is being worked on (hopefully), bags are so not packed. Lists are being checked off, still a few more things to pick up before next week.

Not sure if we are going to meet Brennyn on the Sunday or the Monday now. I know when we adopted Avery we met her on the Sunday. The plane had been delayed and we arrived in Nanchang a few hours before it was time to meet the babies. That was a crazy amazing day!
I really hope Brennyn day is on the Sunday, but that goes without saying!

Pictures of my girls.

8

8 Days!
Still waiting for visas, itinerary, nothing too important. Send an e-mail with 500 questions to my travel coordinator and agency rep (that may be a slight exaggeration).

I am so thankful to our friends and family who have been so supportive during this journey. In 8 days the adventure really begins.

10

10 days! The time always goes so quickly once you have the final approval. I just hope our visas get here soon, and our passports (which were needed to apply for the visa). We still don't have an itinerary or have any idea where we will be sleeping. Actually, not that concerned about where I am staying, as long as there is a roof over my head and it's semi clean I am good to go! I'm more concerned about when we'll be seeing our little girl for the first time. I assume it will be on Sunday September 20th.

The countdown is on, woohooooo!

Happy Anniversary

Just wanted to say Happy Anniversary to my Mother and Father In Law. It's their
40th anniversary today. That is such a big accomplishment, I don't think many couples make it that far today.

Hope we're ready

I've been thinking, while walking with Avery in the beautiful, hot sun. I hope we are ready. I keep going over things in my mind and I hope that we are prepared. I think we are, but I have to admit that I am nervous.
I'm worried about leaving my little girl at home for 2 weeks. I'm going to miss her so much! We had a great day today, walking to DQ for a blizzard (boy can that girl eat, remind me not to share food with her next time if I want to eat some), just hanging out.
I'm nervous about meeting Brennyn for the first time, and at the same time crazy with excitement. I worry that I haven't read enough books, done enough research, prepared for her arrival, etc., etc.
It's going to be a different adventure this time, but I guess that is what parenthood is all about!

TA is HERE!!

Yes folks, the last A has arrived. We have our TA. I really don't think the TA means as much to us in Canada, it's more of a formality. Our agency books the plane tickets as soon as you send back your LOA/LSC. Still, it feels great knowing our notice to travel has arrived!!