It is finally official. Yesterday we had our appointment with the US Consulate in Guangzhou where we completed the last of the paperwork for the adoption here. We will receive Hope's visa this afternoon that will clear her for travel back home. We are ready to be home and know that it is just a few days away. Today is a lay low type of day, with some naps and a possible short outing to the Shamian Island to do some shopping. The island is were all of the adoption processes were completed in the past and so it has many shops geared to adoptive families, is peaceful and many of the shop keepers speak English fairly well. The island is not as big a part of the process now since the US Consulate office has moved, the motel on the island is closed, and the clinic will be relocating next year so it is probably the last time for the island to be a part of the adoption process.
Hope is doing really well and loves to be outside seeing the activity and sunshine. She has learned so much since we have gotten her it is unbelievable. Today she did her first stint in a highchair and while there she figured out how to grab her puffs and feed herself. She loves to stand up, laughs when she plops down on the bed, is rolling over, and loves her bath time. It is definitely a new experience that we wouldn't trade for anything. It just feels right to have her in our lives.
Later today we meet with our guide to confirm our travel arrangements and get ready to leave for Beijing tomorrow. We then have two nights in Beijing before we get on our flight home.
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