Travel Journal

Had to begin the blog with my new favorite pic taken by Mimi! How could ya not love this face!




We had Kaylee's US Consulate appt today. I'm an extremely patriotic person anyway, but I was fighting back the tears as I walked in and saw that American flag Then the realization hit that China really is going to let me bring back this darling child with me to the US, and she will be a US citizen with all the wonderful and precious privileges that holds! There were 11 other families in the room. All the parents stood and held up our right hands and took the citizenship oath on behalf of our children. Then we were called up to a window one by one for facial recognition and a signature. Tomorrow we pick up her passport and Visa and head to Hong Kong! As soon as we pass through immigration in Chicago, Miss Kaylee Yumei Mitchell will be an American!










Although she will be an American, Mei Mei will always have a Chinese heritage.. It's important to me to make sure she values that as well.

And on a lighter note, earlier today, Mei Mei dug into the diaper drawer and found a pair of protective plastic panties she'd refused to wear a few days ago. She's decided it's okay to wear them now...on her HEAD!





So glad only 1 more day till we board that plane for HOME! See you soon! Thanks so much for all the prayers and encouraging words! I can't begin to tell you how that has helped!

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