United States Consulate Appointment and some sightseeing and last minute shopping! 10-19-11

Today was a big day.  We dressed our Chinese born--- soon to be--- American girl in the RED -- WHITE-- AND-- BLUE!  She was super duper cute... if you ask me!  She waved her American Flag with excitement.  Notice also... that there is a short time when a hair clip was in her beautiful dark hair!!!

After the quick photo shoot in the lobby we boarded the bus to the US Consulate.  We took an oath that all of the information we have presented is true and accurate.  We then waited for our name to be called.  At that point we presented some documents, they reviewed some documents that they already had, I signed my name and we were done!

Once everyone in our group was finished we boarded the bus and stopped once to take some pictures! 

Once we were back at the hotel, we took some big group pictures.

we went to our room, took a few pictures

changed clothes and the 4 of us headed out for a bit.  We went to see a Buddist Temple. 

While I don't understand all of this religion, I will say that it made me sad to see people come and bring their offerings and pray to the idols that were before them!  So many people need Jesus!!!  We used our time there to talk to Alexander about how while we worship God, we need to make sure that we don't allow things in our lives to become idols.

After leaving there, we went back to the island to eat lunch, do a bit more shopping and take pictures of Myah on the famous "Red Couch." She was kind of a wiggle worm, so they are not the best pictures... but you get the idea!

We saw a few more bridal shoots. 


We did some shopping

ate lunch at the famous "Lucy's"

 took some pictures at some popular photo spots....

 Saw some model shoots....

and then took the taxi back to our hotel. 

Every evening we were greeted by this sweet gal as we got off the elevator.  She would point us in the direction of our room.  When we were leaving our room, she would race to greet us and put the elevator button for us!

We dropped our stuff off and then went by foot to an Italian Place that others in our group recommended!  After dinner, back to the hotel for the kids to go to bed and I went for a massage!  WOW, my back and legs feel good!  I am not sure I am fond of the tummy massage however!!

Tomorrow we pack our bags and begin our long travel home!  We will be taking a van from Guangzhou to Hong Kong, where we will spend the night.  On Friday, at around 11:45 AM we leave Hong Kong and will arrive to Kansas City at 7 PM on Friday night!  If only we didn't have to add 13 hours into the time (for time differences).  I am ready to be home, to kiss my little Sam and Zachary and to introduce the newest member
of our family to everyone in the U.S. of A!