July 12, 2010

Leaving in 35 hours!


I am almost in panic mode between packing and cleaning house to get ready to leave day after tomorrow.  We are only taking two suitcases.  It is too hard to manage any more than that with all of the plane hopping we will do over the next two and a half weeks.  Ty's orphanage sent a new picture with measurements.  He is about 50th percentile for height and weight.  So, he is an average sized 14 month old boy.  It is very hard to judge from pictures and the last measurements we had were from when he was 6 months old.  He now weighs 24lbs. and is a little over 30 inches tall.
As we travel, I will post pictures and a little summary of what we did each day if possible. China is 13 hours ahead, so we will be living the next day while you guys are sleeping. We will miss everyone!!

We finally received our travel itinerary:
July 15-17- arrive in Beijing- rest and tour
July 18- Fly to Zhengzhou
July 19-  Ty Day!!!!!! 
July 20-  Mountains of Paperwork
July 21-22-  Rest, Free Time, Tour(maybe)- waiting for passport to be processed
July 23- Fly to Guangzhou to process visa at US Consulate
July 24- Ty's physical and immunizations, if necessary and more paperwork
July 25-26 Free time
July 27- more medical examinations if govt. deems necessary
July 28- Consulate appointment
July 29- Take oath at Consulate
July 30- Pick up Ty's visa from consulate and pack
July 31- Leave China for HOME!!!

3 comments:

RG Mama said...

We are soooooo excited for you guys! And we're praying like crazy for a peaceful and joyful trip for all 4 of you.

Sarah Stegall said...

HURRY UP!!! We can't wait to meet Ty!! We are praying for you as you travel. Prayer, blessings ang LOVE!

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to meet the little swashbuckler! Tell Quinn I think Ty is the best name. It fits him. Will Quinn be able to go? Bonnie