I can't explain this..... Thank goodness "Auntie Marilyn" gave me a brush!!!
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Thursday, December 16, 2004
The Empress has arrived....
and that she is! She is a little cutie - but tired. We are trying to let her take short naps so we can hopefully get her on eastern standard time quickly. She does not go down for a nap or sleep without a fight - we hope that will change soon or we'll both be in the nut house! :-) Once she quits fighting sleep - she is a good sleeper, it's just getting her down that is the battle.
We are so happy to be home - to brush our teeth with running water, not worry about getting water in your mouth while you shower is a treat. It's also nice to not use a squaty potty... those things are gross!
So far, she hates the car seat and is okay with the stroller. Each day will bring changes, we just have to be patient and understanding with her.
We love her so much and she has brightened our world. We are so thankful to have her in our lives and we know that she has already attached to us some and each day will get better.
The trip was rough, she did well considering, and we would do it all over again if we had to just to get her (but not anytime soon!!!)
If I don't ever take another plane flight, I'd be happy! 8 flights in 2 weeks is a lot!
We hope she will adjust quickly and that you can all meet her soon!!
Rog, Deb & Kaeli (aka. peanutbutter)
We are so happy to be home - to brush our teeth with running water, not worry about getting water in your mouth while you shower is a treat. It's also nice to not use a squaty potty... those things are gross!
So far, she hates the car seat and is okay with the stroller. Each day will bring changes, we just have to be patient and understanding with her.
We love her so much and she has brightened our world. We are so thankful to have her in our lives and we know that she has already attached to us some and each day will get better.
The trip was rough, she did well considering, and we would do it all over again if we had to just to get her (but not anytime soon!!!)
If I don't ever take another plane flight, I'd be happy! 8 flights in 2 weeks is a lot!
We hope she will adjust quickly and that you can all meet her soon!!
Rog, Deb & Kaeli (aka. peanutbutter)
Monday, December 13, 2004
Consulate Appointment today
Hello! Kaeli continues to become more comfortable with us. She is walking with holding only one hand, she doesn't like to walk with you holding both hands. She is laughing and smiling more each day. We still have to rock her to sleep or she just cries. But, I trust that it will get better.
Today we go to the American Consulate and we have to go through the very basic swearing in process.
She is chattering more - loves to immitate sounds and movements. She can cop a little 'tude when she wants -just like her momma!
She now owns five pairs of squeaky shoes and a little silk dress. I managed to buy her two outfits that finally fit better. The 12m is just a little to big - she looks like a teenager with her diaper hanging out the top and her pants half way around her butt... hahahaha!
She eats well - knows that when she is in the highchair that she's going to eat. She likes eggs, tater tots, & oatmeal.
We are so anxious to get home - we won't be going out for Chinese anytime soon - so don't ask!!:-P
We will see you soon!
Rog, Deb & Kaeli
Today we go to the American Consulate and we have to go through the very basic swearing in process.
She is chattering more - loves to immitate sounds and movements. She can cop a little 'tude when she wants -just like her momma!
She now owns five pairs of squeaky shoes and a little silk dress. I managed to buy her two outfits that finally fit better. The 12m is just a little to big - she looks like a teenager with her diaper hanging out the top and her pants half way around her butt... hahahaha!
She eats well - knows that when she is in the highchair that she's going to eat. She likes eggs, tater tots, & oatmeal.
We are so anxious to get home - we won't be going out for Chinese anytime soon - so don't ask!!:-P
We will see you soon!
Rog, Deb & Kaeli
Saturday, December 11, 2004
Hello from Guangzhou!
We made it safe and sound to Guangzhou. Kaeli's first flight was pretty good. She fusses when she is tired and tries to climb to the top of your head. She thinks the barf bag is pretty entertaining! The long fight home should be interesting.
She continues to come out of her shell each day. She is just about walking on her own! We bought her some new pink shoes yesterday and she is "happenin'"... Her smile will melt your heart (when it appears!). It is becoming more common each day.
She had her medical exam and weighs in at a tiny 16.4lbs! She is a peanut! I can't tell you what size shoes yet - since the Chinese measuring is different than American.
Roger is feeling better - good thing he had the Z-pac!
Kaeli loves her momma... I think she thinks I'm "it"! Little does she know that Baba is going to spoil her rotten! She'll figure it out soon enough!
She just had a breakfast consisting oatmeal, noodles and goldfish! MMMMmmm!!!Right now we let her eat whatever she wants - when we get home, I won't be making spaghetti for breakfast!! hahaha!
Hope everyone is well - We will see you all in a few days!
Love,
Rog, Deb & Kaeli
She continues to come out of her shell each day. She is just about walking on her own! We bought her some new pink shoes yesterday and she is "happenin'"... Her smile will melt your heart (when it appears!). It is becoming more common each day.
She had her medical exam and weighs in at a tiny 16.4lbs! She is a peanut! I can't tell you what size shoes yet - since the Chinese measuring is different than American.
Roger is feeling better - good thing he had the Z-pac!
Kaeli loves her momma... I think she thinks I'm "it"! Little does she know that Baba is going to spoil her rotten! She'll figure it out soon enough!
She just had a breakfast consisting oatmeal, noodles and goldfish! MMMMmmm!!!Right now we let her eat whatever she wants - when we get home, I won't be making spaghetti for breakfast!! hahaha!
Hope everyone is well - We will see you all in a few days!
Love,
Rog, Deb & Kaeli
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
We found her!!!
Last night at dinner was her first giggles and smiles! We knew she was in there. But, boy, can she turn it on and off in an instant. We see her feeling more comfortable with us, but not happy in the hotel room. Tomorrow will be her first airplane flight - we are praying that she is mostly over the cold and it won't bother her ears. We have passed on the group activites yesterday and today and just stayed in the hotel to keep her inside so she wouldn't get worse. The Amoxicillian seems to be working. She is a dream in the resturant - loves to be in the highchair and eat congee, pancake, & Cheerios. Last night she ate some kind of broth that smelled like fish (Daddy is happy she appears to like fish) and eats noodles like crazy!
She has not liked fruits or vegetables yet.... not good, but we'll break her!
She had her first poopie diaper this morning - we were almost to the supository stage, but she managed to save herself. :-) (and us!)
We are so anxious to bring her home and get her settled - We miss home and normal food. Although we haven't been exposed to too much by staying in the hotel.
Rog appears to have caught her cold, but had a Z-pac from the dr - so he's on it now and hopefully will get right over it.
Hope everyone is well at home - we will see you soon!!!
She has not liked fruits or vegetables yet.... not good, but we'll break her!
She had her first poopie diaper this morning - we were almost to the supository stage, but she managed to save herself. :-) (and us!)
We are so anxious to bring her home and get her settled - We miss home and normal food. Although we haven't been exposed to too much by staying in the hotel.
Rog appears to have caught her cold, but had a Z-pac from the dr - so he's on it now and hopefully will get right over it.
Hope everyone is well at home - we will see you soon!!!
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Sunday, December 05, 2004
Greetings from Beijing!!
We made it! We can't believe we are here! It's Sunday morning about 7:15am and we are heading to church this morning and then to the Great Wall. It's cold here (for us) but we are packing on the clothes and staying warm.
Tomorrow is our travel to Nanchang and then we will get Kaeli in the afternoon!! We are excited!
While we were walking around yesterday, I kept thinking "PINCH ME!" we are finally here to get our baby!
The flights were long, we saw snow in Minneapolis as we ran to catch the connecting flight to Tokyo. The flight to Tokyo was about 12-13 hours llllooonnnggggg..... then we had an additional 4 hour flight to Beijing.
We hope all is well at home!
Love,
Rog & Deb
Tomorrow is our travel to Nanchang and then we will get Kaeli in the afternoon!! We are excited!
While we were walking around yesterday, I kept thinking "PINCH ME!" we are finally here to get our baby!
The flights were long, we saw snow in Minneapolis as we ran to catch the connecting flight to Tokyo. The flight to Tokyo was about 12-13 hours llllooonnnggggg..... then we had an additional 4 hour flight to Beijing.
We hope all is well at home!
Love,
Rog & Deb
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Last day before we go!
Well... the day has finally arrived. In less than 24 hours we begin the journey to bring our daughter home. WOW! PINCH ME!
Please pray for our safety and health as we go and for Kaeli, that she will bond with us immediately and have little or no grieving. Also, please pray for her health.
I can't wait to bring her home!
Please pray for our safety and health as we go and for Kaeli, that she will bond with us immediately and have little or no grieving. Also, please pray for her health.
I can't wait to bring her home!
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Two days to go!
...do you realize how difficult it is to keep your check-in luggage down to 44lbs? I have like 4 days worth of clothes, one pair of shoes and all the stuff we need for Kaeli! I'm getting very close to the In-Country limit of 44 lbs. China charges a fee if you are over - and the group as a whole has to pay. It seems that it's more difficult in the winter months than in the summer.
All I can say is, good thing for Chinese Laundry!
I can't believe it's almost time to go! PINCH ME!
All I can say is, good thing for Chinese Laundry!
I can't believe it's almost time to go! PINCH ME!
Monday, November 29, 2004
Three days left.....
and just a few errands to run. One week from today, we will have our Kaeli!!! WOW!!! What a journey! She has no idea how her life will change in one week!! Neither do we!!!
I was thinking yesterday, what an awesome time of year to be going to China to get her - Christmas. The wonderful gift of a Saviour and the blessing of our first child... doesn't get much more perfect then that!
I was thinking yesterday, what an awesome time of year to be going to China to get her - Christmas. The wonderful gift of a Saviour and the blessing of our first child... doesn't get much more perfect then that!
Sunday, November 28, 2004
November 28, 2004
We managed to get the Christmas tree up and decorated & put up a tree in Kaeli's room too! :-)
I used a lot of the ribbons from my/her shower fits and tied bows on her tree - it's very "girly"... very cute! I hope she likes it!
We are in the final stages of packing - I can't believe how much "stuff" you need for a child. But, our situation is complicated by her age, sippy cup or bottle? who knows, take both!
4 days and counting....
I used a lot of the ribbons from my/her shower fits and tied bows on her tree - it's very "girly"... very cute! I hope she likes it!
We are in the final stages of packing - I can't believe how much "stuff" you need for a child. But, our situation is complicated by her age, sippy cup or bottle? who knows, take both!
4 days and counting....
Friday, November 26, 2004
November 26, 2004
YEAH! We were able to get the money today! I'm so thankful! We also received our travel package with airline tickets and Kaeli's return lap pass!! What a day! We are working on cleaning the carpets and Sunday will be decorating for Kaeli's first Christmas home! WOW! Can you believe it? I can't!!! What a miracle this child is to me.
Oh! We learned that it might snow when we are in Beijing! How cool is that???
6 days and counting!!!!
Oh! We learned that it might snow when we are in Beijing! How cool is that???
6 days and counting!!!!
November 26, 2004
YEAH! We were able to get the money today! I'm so thankful! We also received our travel package with airline tickets and Kaeli's return lap pass!! What a day! We are working on cleaning the carpets and Sunday will be decorating for Kaeli's first Christmas home! WOW! Can you believe it? I can't!!! What a miracle this child is to me.
Oh! We learned that it might snow when we are in Beijing! How cool is that???
6 days and counting!!!!
Oh! We learned that it might snow when we are in Beijing! How cool is that???
6 days and counting!!!!
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
November 24, 2004
8 days and counting down....
We were not able to get the money yesterday, but the bank has assured us they would this Friday. We are in critical mode now. Please keep this situation in your prayers. I know God did not bring us on this journey to fail at this point - but I'm on edge and really need this obstacle defeated.
I have not started packing yet - I'm scared of the 44lb limit (In-Country) and all the things we need to take. But, we'll manage :-)
A friend of mine leaves today to get her child, another leaves Saturday. I'm excited for all of us!
We were not able to get the money yesterday, but the bank has assured us they would this Friday. We are in critical mode now. Please keep this situation in your prayers. I know God did not bring us on this journey to fail at this point - but I'm on edge and really need this obstacle defeated.
I have not started packing yet - I'm scared of the 44lb limit (In-Country) and all the things we need to take. But, we'll manage :-)
A friend of mine leaves today to get her child, another leaves Saturday. I'm excited for all of us!
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
"The" Important Date to remember!!!
Confirmation today from the agency - we will get Kaeli in the afternoon on December 6th! Keep in mind that China is about 12-13 hours ahead of USA EST. So, we will have her earlier than you think! YIPEE~~
November 23, 2004
We are 9 days away from leaving for China to get Kaeli!! She has no idea what she is in for! We have much to do to get ready!
Today is "M" day - we'll see if 3rd time is a charm to get the $$$ from the bank. We have requested new, uncirculated money (China inspects EVERY bill) to pay the fees. This will make the process smoother to finalize the adoption.
Please keep us in your prayers, and our entire travel group too!
In Him,
Debbie
Today is "M" day - we'll see if 3rd time is a charm to get the $$$ from the bank. We have requested new, uncirculated money (China inspects EVERY bill) to pay the fees. This will make the process smoother to finalize the adoption.
Please keep us in your prayers, and our entire travel group too!
In Him,
Debbie
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