I'm getting a chance to post today! Mia is napping and we have some down time so here it goes. Arriving in Guangzhou yesterday was like stepping into an oasis. Even though it is a city of 11 million people it seems a little less crazy than Changsha. We are staying in a beautiful hotel called the White Swan on Shamian Island. It is absolutely gorgeous here. Very tropical, lots of palm trees and flowers. The hotel is right on the Pearl River. There are not a lot of cars on the island so it is easy to walk on foot and push a stroller. The other amazing thing is all of the families here who are also adopting. All of the babies come from different provinces all over China but all of the Americans end up in Guanghzhou to process through US Immigration. So the hotel is filled with many families with their new babies or children. It is quite something. Many, many very happy people here.
Mia continues to amaze us. She is eating well. Today she had her physical (part of the immigration process) and everything went great. We had been a little worried because she has a little wheeze. The doctor said her chest was fine and ears are fine as well. One of the famous souvenirs here is something called "squeaky shoes". They squeak when the children walk. We bought her a little pair of squeaky sandals yesterday and it was hysterical. She loves to walk in them. She is also enjoying her little stroller and the best part is she falls asleep in it! That's been the only really hard thing is that she fights falling asleep at night. Other than that she's smiling, laughing and having a great time.
We have one other CWA family traveling with us, Sean and Abbey Kennedy. They have adopted a little girl who is eight years old. Her name in Jin-Jin and she is adorable. She's been helping keep Mia entertained in the van or when we have to wait in lines. We are all having a good time together.
We want to thank everyone for all of the nice posts to our blog. It's so nice to know people are following our trip and keeping us company. I'll add some of my favorite pictures now and we will post more later!
Tracey
Dinner at Lucy's in Guangzhou
indoctrinating Mia early on who her favorite team is, but she's not too happy about it
Nice playroom at the White Swan Hotel
sign outside our hotel in Changsha we thought was amusing combination
2 happy dogs at the farm (they were pets as far as we could tell)
sign outside our hotel in Changsha we thought was amusing combination
14 comments:
Thanks for the update and the pictures. Maybe you should have brought Mia a Red Sox hat--she must be proud of their pitching a no hitter last night.
Love your friends and Red Sox fans,
Barbara, Will and Julia
Hi, It has been terrific following your adventure, journey. And now baby makes three. Didn't know we could respond to your blog until now. Love, Nana Janie & Opa Marty
Hi, It has been terrific watching your journey. And now baby makes three!!
Hi Tracey, Eric and Mia,
We have been away but have eagerly caught up on your journey. We are so very excited and happy for you and can not wait to see you in person. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful journey with everyone.
Love Marilyn and Tom
Hi Mia, Tracey and Eric:
Looks like the little one is getting used to you, Eric. Marvelous!!!
John says that you should have eaten with the farmer because you would have known what you're eating. At least you saw that it was chicken!!!!
It's been great to follow your journey into your new life as parents.
Much love
John and Lucie
Hi you three!
Just back from Boston, great trip, great weather. We walked the city from daybreak to dusk. We were at the no hitter! Look out Yankees! I raced to the computer to see what the last 3 days have brought to you. Guanghzhou looks like it agrees with all of you. Great pictures and so happy all is going well. Call us when you can. Love and hugs to all.
Mom
Dear Mia,
Kristen and I are so excited to see you.A few more days and we can give you a big hug!!!You are so cute!I love all your stories!!Love Aunt Patti,Uncle Richard ,Cousin Kristen and Brian
P.S. Tell your mom and dad that you want to come visit your Aunt Patti ANd Uncle Richard alot!We love you all
Hi Guys~
So glad you are enjoying yourselves in Guangzhou. You will be home in two days! Can't wait to see you when you come home.
Blessings,
Ken, Mystina, Micah and Olivia
Eric, Tracey and Mia,
I just checked back in after being away from the blog since early last week, and wow! things are progressing so well. It won't be long, Eric, before Mia won't leave your side either. She is absolutely beautiful, and I am so thrilled that you have all found your way to each other. I look forward to meeting her in person!
Jennifer at PTEK.
Hello, Dear THREE! :D Oh, Tracey, Mia looks like a real charmer... so cute, so full of life! I'm thrilled that, at long last, your and Eric's dream is coming true... Come home to us safely now, won't you? Jim, Molly, and I are keeping you in our prayers... With much love, Dacey
Tracey, Eric and Mia,
I love all the pictures of Mia. She's just so cute. All the pictures in Guangzhou have brought back so many memories. Hope the rest of your trip is great and the long trip back is smooth and easy :)
Melissa, Morgan and Toby Ann
Pictures are just great! Thank you for letting us share in your journey...See you soon!
Nancy, Ryan and Travis
Congratulations! She is so beautiful! We are so happy for all of you!
Love, Laura, Rocco, Caroline and Thomas
Tracey, Eric and Mia -- Many congrats to all of you. Safe travels on your return trip, and hopefully we'll see you all soon. If you're ever in Boston, I know three kids who love to babysit.
SueB, Rob, Will, Spencer & Meredith
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