We received an email yesterday evening from our agency letting us know that our travel approval had arrived and that they were requesting appointments for us at the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou!
This morning we received another email letting us know that our appointment had been confirmed and that we can make our travel arrangements!
I've spent most of the afternoon on the phone with our travel agent BOOKING OUR AIRLINE TICKETS TO CHINA!!!!
According to our newly CONFIRMED intinerary, Xiu Gang will be placed in our arms on AUGUST 3, 2009!!! It's hard to type that without tearing up! It's so unbelievable.
Here's our travel itinerary:
Wed, July 29th - Depart Phoenix at 7:30 AM
Thurs, July 30th - Arrive in Beijing at 8:10 PM
Fri, July 31st - Free day in Beijing
Sat, August 1st - TianAnMen Square, Forbidden City and the Great Wall. CHI orientation that evening.
Sun, August 2nd - Fly to Chongqing
Mon, August 3rd - RECEIVE XIU GANG!!!!!
Tues, August 4th - Formal Adoption Process
Wed, August 5th-7th - sightseeing and free days in Chongqing
Fri, August 7th - Depart for Guangzhou in the evening
Sat, August 8th - Medical exam for Xiu Gang
Sun, August 9th - Free day
Mon, August 10th - Free day
Tues, August 11th - U.S. Consulate appointment
Wed, August 12th - Take an oath at the American Consulate and receive Xiu Gang's visa
Thurs, August 13th - Leave China. We will arrive in Phoenix at 5:43 PM that same day
I don't know what else to say. I don't know what to do right now either. Should we go out and celebrate? Should we start packing? Should I go to spin class, like I promised my girlfriend? My mind is a flurry....I'M SO EXCITED!!
I will tell you this...after much debate, we've decided to fly coach, BUT IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS.....
13 comments:
WHOOOO HOOOO! Hello China! Can't wait, can't wait, cant't wait! That's all I'm going to say...
Ok. You are giddy! That song is a crack up! :) I actually really like it! I am SOOOOO happy you got your tickets!!! Go nuts making lists and get the packing party started! You are on your way to your sweet girl!!!!! Chills!!!!
I am so excited for you guys!!!! That's awesome! Let the countdown begin!
Chongqing is a mountain city and famous for its like a "stove" in summer. So, be prepared for it. The good thing is that Chongqing girls are most beautiful in China. On the other hand, Chongqing girls are also most famous for their temper like spitfire. And those make your daughter's name "Xiu Gang" very interesting. "Xiu" means "joyful and pretty". "Gang" means "sturdy, consistent, resolute, and determined".
I can tell Your daughter will be a beauty for sure !
Congratulation !
Do it all!!! :) Hey, I'll leave a mint on your plane seat, since we will just be getting off the same flights and you'll be hoping on! ;)
WhooooHooooo! I'm so happy for you guys!! Can't wait for this to happen!!! Now I've got to get off my butt and get somethin in the mail for you!!!!
Congratulations! You've waited so long it must feel amazing to just have one month left to go. Good luck getting ready! Love, Emily
Wow!! It's really happening and in only a couple of WEEKS!! We're so excited for you and can't wait to see the pictures of you and your sugarplum.
Love, Cecilia
It's a good thing I check this once in a while, or I wouldn't know anything. So exciting!
Aug. 3rd, 2009 Gotcha Day!!!! I can't believe how long you have waited and now how fast things are coming together, I know not fast enough but still, WOW! Travel Approval!!!! Let's start shopping for SugarPlum and packing!
Mary! How did I miss this post. You are only a few weeks away.
Terri
Hi Mary! Sorry, I wasn't able to call you back today. I've been running all day. I will try to call you when we arrive in LAX tomorrow. Take care! :)
OMG!!!! This is it!!!!
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