I Meet Elizabeth 3 Weeks From Sunday

I have been rather impatiently waiting all week to know “the rest of the story” as far as our travel to China goes. I was very relieved to get this information. Now, everything is all set, and I feel much more relaxed about travel.

The most exciting part, of course, is meeting Elizabeth on March 4th. She will be 19 months old that day. I can’t wait to kiss those little cheeks!

So, here’s the breakdown:

Feb 28: Depart for Beijing

Mar.01: Arrive in Beijing and transfer to Jian Guo Garden Hotel.

Mar.02: Visit Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, lunch. Great Wall.

Mar.03: Explore on our own

Mar.04: Beijing to Nanchang transfer to Gloria Plaza Hotel.

Meet Elizabeth at the hotel in the same day afternoon and sign the agreement!

Mar.05:Go to Civil Affairs for adoption registration, notarization and passport.

Mar.06: Go to the local department store to buy some daily necessities for the child.

Mar.07: Visit the People’s Park

Mar.08: Visit Temple of Teng Wang Ge

Mar.09: Pick up passport. Nanchang to Guangzhou, transfer to Victory Hotel.

Mar.10: Medical for baby and take photos.

Mar.11: Visit Six Banyan Temple.

Mar.12: Pearl River Cruise.

Mar.13: 09:30 am at U.S. Consulate for visa appointment.

Mar.14: 16:00 Pick up the visa in the afternoon.

Mar.15: Leave Guangzhou for home!!!!!!!!!!

Later on Mar 15: O Baby meets E Baby for the first time (and I get to see my big girl for the first time in 2 weeks!)