Today is the very last day for me to blog. We are getting ready for all of our traveling that we'll be doing within the next two days. Tomorrow we leave here, Guangzhou, to fly to Beijing. We'll arrive in Beijing at 11:00pm (Wednesday); and then get about 5 hours sleep before the little pea wakes us up. Our flight back home isn't until 5:25pm, Thursday (4:25 in the morning for you - Thursday morning, that is) and hopefully it's a nice quite flight all the way to Chicag0 - we're are praying she sleeps - I think it will make for a much peaceful flight for everyone on board. She is extremly vocal these days. Doesn't think anything of it when she screams on top of her lungs for no reason other than to let everyone know she is in the room - then is gives us this huge smile. The smile is cute - screaming is not so cute.
So today we had a free day all to ourselves. We did some shopping around here and then we took a taxi off the island to the other parts of Guangzhou (couldn't buy much though because of the weigth limits we have with our luggage while traveling....that's a bummer). Somehow I ended up walking through a meat market and let me tell you, that is something I could have done without. Actually, it wasn't that bad but I was really grossed out by the floor. James didn't have the same pleasure of walking through it :o) I think I"m going to throw out these sneakers when I get home.
All of the walking and shopping we did today wore the little one out; she took a long nap and woke up just in time for dinner. She showed off her vocals at dinner time and then all the other babies started chiming in. Now it's time for bed and she is not tired at all. She loves to scream but she is really quick to smile and laugh and laughs most of the day and almost always wakes up with a smile.
We are a little sad to be leaving the birthplace of our daughter. China has so much more meaning to us - its a beautiful country and the people are very gracious - we will certainly miss being here and definately have plans to return when she is older. On the other hand, James and I are really anxious to get home now that the time is near. We can't wait to sleep in our own bed, live out of a closet instead of a suitcase, brush our teeth with running tap water, use the dishwasher to clean the bottles and most import, to show off the newest addition to our family. She is so cool and James and I are so very LUCKY to have her in our life.
Okay, pray for our safe flight....see you soon
Love Always
Three Peas in a Pod
I bet you can't wait for her name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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my dearest Peas. We wish You a safe and wonderful trip. we can,t wait to see you. It is beyond exciting for all of us. See you with beels on. I love you all. Mom P.S. Went to Epoch Last night for a party and showed our little pea off. They went crazy. If you get a chance please e-mail us what you need for the baby.
Hey Guys,
Sounds like the journey is coming to an end (at least on the Asian continent)... We've enjoyed all of your stories and pictures. I think it really made us feel like we were with you every step of the way.
Hope you have a safe trip home & we will hopefully see you this weekend.
Steve, Kim, Stephen, Ally & Lauren
Ps...James, I won the 3rd & 4th quarters of the Superbowl pool.
Goodbye for now, China! (I feel like I was there, too). So happy to get your last update, guys. Looking forward to meeting the little screamer... Love, Kerri, Chris, Kendall & Kale XXXXXXXXOOOOOOOO
Wait for her name yea but mostly can't wait to meet her and hear that scream followed by a cute giggle....I don't know if you'll get this blog on time but just to let you know, I'll be praying for all of you to return home safe and sound!! See you at the airport....I love you 3 pea pod family!
Lot's of love from
Auntie Kimbee :)
Hi you 3,
I hope this gets to you before you leave. I flew to Miami yesterday so I am just reading your last blog.
Baby pea is just soo cute. I really would love to meet her when I come home--you should be all settled in by then----sometime in March.
Anyway, I just want to wish you a safe flight home. It would be a bonus if it was peaceful too, I guess---lol.
Be sure, I will be calling your mother (James) as soon as I can to find out the NAME.
Kerin, your blogging has given all of us who had the privilege of reading it--a small glimpse of your experience and it has been a real treat. The ultra personal experience and the deep emotional impact of this extraordinary time in your life belongs to you, James and THE BABY PEA. I would think it could only bring you closer and closer.
Be safe,
love, Marian
Hey Kerin, James,Li Lian,
Well you guy's this adventure that we all shared with you was hummm how can I put this it was awesome, very kool,exciting,overwhelming,
lost lot's of sleep,had sad times.
I had a great time vacationing with you guy's (teehee it didn't cost me a thing best vaca ever) but sure ever penny you spend was well worth it. It's going to be fun watching threw Li Lian eye's as she explore's her new country can't wait. Anywho have a safe flight & Li Lian lot's an lot's of
screeming on the plane (teehee bad auntie)can't wait to see you all so see you @ the airport be safe take care ttyl.
Love you Melton Family
((( kisses )))
Love Auntie Michele
P.S.: Chris said to be prepared when you get home for the line around the block waiting to meet the little one!!! (Who knows, maybe a neighborhood police officer directing all the traffic?!) XO
Have a safe trip home. I am so happy for all of you. It's already a picture perfect family. You are bringing tears to my eyes. She is so cute i can imagine you can't stop kissing her! We can't wait to see you.
Love
Christina, Kevin & Sean Mullaney
Safe travels peas!!- I'll pray for a peaceful flight! This has been awesome you guys- thanks so much for letting me (us all) be a part of this amazing time in your life. So anxious to meet her and YES find out her name!! Wonderful stories/pictures- and the best has been watching you become an expanded family. She is a joy!! Love you all and please let me know when I can visit!! Love K
Hooray!! finally we get to meet the newest member of our family...she's going to love us!
Have a safe trip, we'll see you at the airport. Love you, Mom
Can't wait to see her live and in person! I showed Holly the Red Couch picture and without hesitation agreed that Pea was the cutest of them all.
No doubt.
Safe trip back. See ya soon!
Jenmac
we want more blogging. All together now, more bloggin, more blogging, more blogging....
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