Guangzhou

Sorry for the blog silence! It has been a crazy 24 hours as we traveled to Guangzhou to complete the American side of the adoption process. Hannah Ryan handled the airport like a champ! I think mom and dad were more stressed than she was! She did great all through ticketing, security, and boarding. When the plane started down the runway, she sat up straight and looked out the window. As soon as it took off, she sunk back in to me and fell asleep immediately...literally. She didn't wake up until the landing gear hit the runway. The only justifiable reason...your prayers!!! So, we need all of you to pray like that again for the return flight home! :)

We got to the Garden Hotel around 9:45. When we pulled up in front, Hannah Ryan said "wow" is the sweetest little voice you have ever heard! Wow is right...this place is SO nice!!! When we walked into the lobby, I could literally feel the stress leaving my body. Our room is so great...much more room for her to run around and play. And, the hotel had a little backpack waiting for her with toys, etc. inside! So, you can imagine after that late nap on the plane and our new hotel room, baby girl hit her second wind. She had to explore every nook and cranny and touch every button and gadget in the room. When did she finally fall asleep!?! Oh...midnight. But, she woke up this morning as sweet as ever!
We met up with the other two Lifeline families who are in China to go get the US medical exam this morning. I can't say enough how comforting it is to be with these two families for the rest of the trip!!! The medical exam was pretty traumatic, but because HR is under 2, she was able to avoid the scariest part of the exam...the TB test. So, no needles for baby girl today, just basic check-up stuff!
We are so enjoying our baby girl! Every day we see new parts of her personality come out. She is so much fun!!! I absolutely can't wait for her brothers to meet her in person...they are going to be as smitten as we are! The next 3 days are a holiday here in China, so our schedule is going to be very laid back while we wait for our consulate appointment on May 2. We are so looking forward to slowing down! We have not been able to stick to the schedule she has been used to because we have had to be at appointments during her regular meal or nap times. So, most days her schedule has been thrown off. Because of this, many days she has been exhausted. We are hoping to get back to her normal schedule the next 3 days.
Enjoy more pics of our cutie-pie!!!




























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