Guangzhou

Big day here in Guangzhou!!

We went to the American Consulate today for the oath taking ceremony and to sign the final papers to get J's Visa. I CAN NOT explain the relief of all this paperwork being behind me!!

Afterwards, MeMe and I celebrated with some more shopping. I need to go ahead and let Ashley know...I was not going to let you win. I think you know what I mean. LOL!

Even though I desperately misss my family, I am going to miss some things here in China -

1. The sweet people that I've met here, with my agency and with others. We have shared an adventure that few experience.
2. Learning about a different culture and seeing their way of life. The Chinese have been very gracious.

3. This amazing white grape juice drink by Minute Maid, not sold in the U.S.

4. Baby shoes at low prices.

And there are things that I will not be missing -

1. Having to always remember to not to use the tap water when I brush my teeth.

2. The smell in Nanchang at Wal Mart.

3. Sleeping on little more than plywood.

4. Feeling as I have a death wish everytime I get into or am in the vicinity of a vehicle.

Tomorrow is a free day, nothing scheduled. We'll probably put J in the stroller and enjoy the scenery around the White Swan. And then go shop some more!!

Just two more days and then we get on a plane for home!! So excited to see Brian and Owen and for them to meet Miss Jameson.