Last night we had to pack our suitcases to be checked for our flight, so that left only the clothes we were wearing for our journey to Changsha, so to say the least it was a hat day (I'm the one in the picture with the hat). Thinking ahead I purchased a 2008 Olympic hat to wear , plus it's a nice souvenir. Then we were off to the airport and our flight from Beijing to Changsha. After arriving at the airport, we loaded our bus for our hotel, Dolton Hotel. All of our families are staying on the 32nd floor, which is helpful in case we need to borrow anything. After we were settled, we all met to work on our paperwork, then it was off to dinner. A group of us decided to to order Pizza Hut pizza, which was good. It was more like cheese bread with pepperonis and lacking the sauce. Then it was back to the room to prepare a diaper bag and gifts for the orphanage. Tomorrow, Dec. 3rd, is the BIG DAY! We are to get Leanne around 2:30, which will be about midnight for you guys.
The above picture is our hotel. The below picture is the lobby of the hotel with the Olympic Symbols (the stuffed animals).
3 comments:
Ted,
Jerry said the big news is that North Carolina blew UK out of Rupp Arena yesterday!
Ted and Stacy,
Seriously, we are so proud for you guys!! We know just a little bit of how you guys are feeling right now. Leanne is a very blessed little girl to have you two as her parents and Samuel for a big brother. We can't wait to see her. Guess volunteers will be picking up in the nursery when you return. We will be keeping all of you in our prayers. We love you!
The Burkeens
Hey guys! I am so excited to think that in about 2 hours you are going to get your hands on that little girl! You have been in my thoughts and prayers all month, but especially since you have been gone. I hope you are having a wonderful trip and we can't wait to meet Leanne! By the way, Third Day was in concert here Saturday night and they have a song called "Merry Christmas" about one of their member's experience with adopting a girl from China. It was so neat to hear that song and to be reminded of your family across the world going through the same thing. Congratulations!!
We think leanne is so cute. We are very happy for you.We cant wait to see her!!!!!
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