Saturday, May 12, 2012

Medical exam in Guangzhou

Waiting for our turn for Braelyn's medical exam. It is a requirement that every adopted child has an exam before leaving China. So it was very busy.

Getting Braelyn's height and weight. She did so good, just looked around.

Our precious baby :)

Waiting to go to the pool.

Playing in the pool with Blake! I think she is going to like Gun Lake, she loves the water! Thanks Aunt Lisa and family for the adorable swimsuit and swim cap!  Stinken cute :)

We found a 7 11 outside our hotel. We wanted Slurpee's, but decided we better not as we are advised to not drink the water or ice. Took this picture for "the double buckle gang!"

Ice cream at McDonald's by our hotel.


Our day started off by a incredible breakfast buffet in our hotel.  It was so good!  We also were reunited with families we started off with in Beijing.  It was so cool to see all there "new children".  Going into the trip I wasn't real big on being with a group and meeting new families, but it has been great we have met some fantastic families and developed great friendships.  One requirement in Guangzhou is a medical exam.  It was super busy and took us 2-3 hours, it wasn't anything like a "check-up" back home, but we had to do it.  I have a appointment for Braelyn when we get home to get a more thorough exam.  She did very well when the Drs. examined her.  Our afternoon involved a meeting to get all our paperwork together for her Visa appointment then some fun at the pool.  It was 90 degrees today so the pool felt great!  Dinner tonight was with our entire group (10 families and our Bethany representative). She took us to a restaurant where she ordered for us. The food was great. Blake ordered Lamb and it was "amazing" as he said.  Everyday little Braelyn becomes more fun.  She just makes us laugh all the time.  I think she has figured out she has all 6 of us right where she wants us. Yep!  She has ALL of us wrapped right around her little finger.  How can you not melt when you look at her.  We have so much to be thankful for, can't even put into words what she has added to our family.  It almost seems like she has always been a part of us.  Looking forward to making many more memories in China and then back home.  We have 2 more days here in China.  Someways I'm ready to get home but it will be hard to leave China too, it has been a Amazing journey!  

5 comments:

Jane Klingenberg said...

Hi to "The Magnificent Seven"! (One of Randy's favorite movies!)

The hotel room looks the same!! Brings back instant memories. Aunt Lisa, the swim cap is too cute for words! Isn.t that a nice pool?? It
looks like Miss B loves the water with her biggest brother!

So happy to see each photo!

With love and prayers,

Jane

Bev Groenheide said...

Guangzhou sounds and looks nice.Braelyn seems to roll with everything,didnt mind her physical,sleeping like her mother,the pool,AND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CHILD.Oh!! I think she likes to eat,she really does fit into OUR FAMILY,thanks for all the pictures,we love them all,and cant wait for the next post.Love Mom/Dad

marianne jordan said...

Wow! 90 degrees! What a beautiful day! Braelyn was adorable in her little swim cap :) Way too cute! Hope the medical exam was ok, and went smoothly. We love the 7/11 picture, brings back memories.....Can't wait to see you guys in a few days, and we are praying for a safe flight on the way home! We love you all sooooo much!
Love,
The Jordan Family

Steffie B. said...

I told you the journey was like no other!!!!! I'm so thrilled for all of you.....I pray things continue to go well!

Hugs!

Mandy McMahon said...

I am so glad that things are rolling right along for you all and I tell ya, Braelyn looks so content! I am tickled that she is doing so well and am not the least bit surprised that you feel like you've had her forever! That's just how it should feel...mission accomplished!! Mandy
p.s. Swim cap....priceless!!! Love, love, love it!!!!!

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