Where does the time go??

I swear, once you hit Guangzhou, the time simply evaporates. It must have something to do with the humidity and rain that has plagued us since we arrived. Guangzhou is a sub-tropical city and it has been just as drippy and hot as Guilin and Nanning, though after a rain it feels rather nice.

Anyway, we got some fun shopping in, good eats and we are MORE than ready to be on our way home tomorrow bright and early. Tom says he's never looked forward to a 4:30 wake up call so much!

We did the red couch photos this morning and photos with our whole travel group. Then three families went to the Six Banyan Trees Temple and had a blessing for our kids. It was really neat, just like last time. We came back for lunch and then tried to get the kids down for a nap to no avail!

We then headed to the American Consulate and had our swearing in ceremony, where we took an oath promising that what we had filled in on our paperwork was true and that we would never harm or abandon our lovely child. An easy oath to commit to.

We had the evening off and tried to finish up some last minute shopping, but we are so done with buying trinkets and such that we didn't really buy that much. Yesterday a few of us took a bus over to the "Up and Down Number 9 Street" and I found some good buys and of course some pearls.

A few random photos from the last few days...no red couch photos yet, it's too late to download and I need to reconfirm our tickets!! One photo is of Eli thinking he is funny by sticking Em's undies on his head. Another is of the welts on Em's legs from bug bites. Ouch!

If you would like to meet us at the airport tomorrow...Wednesday, July 2nd at 12:35 in the afternoon we will be arriving on Northwest Airlines. We will also be having people over at our house so if you would like to stop by to meet Elijah and share some words of wisdom with his big sister, we would love to see you! We are hoping to keep the kids awake for most of the afternoon, so that we can get on a good schedule and work off the jet lag!

Can't wait to see everyone again. xoxo

Comments

[Auntie Carrie]

I can't wait to see you guys!! I'm trying my best to be at the airport when you land!! SEE YOU SOON! :) :)

[Maxine Rademacher]

We're counting the hours til we see you! Travel safe and keep smiling!!
Mom R

[Spacemom]

Wow! I was away and just catching up, so I wanted to say CONGRATS on your beautiful family!

[Susan]

Have a safe trip home!

[Kristen]

Great pictures, looks like a wonderful trip and a crazy new life!

Our very best congratulations on becoming 4, and we wish you a quiet, peaceful flight home (hey, you can always hope, right?).

kristen, dave and jenny

[Sandie Gruenke]

Bobbi, Tom, Em and Eli -
Wish we could be at the airport to meet the newest addition to your family. Unfortunately, work and baseball are on the agenda today. We have enjoyed reading about your journey and hope to see you soon. God bless you!
Love,
Sandie, Gary, Sam & Alex