CA (Consulate Appointment) Tuesday, September 2

In Guangzhou 8/28-9/3

Landed in GZ riding the luggage cart

The amazing view from our room at The Garden Hotel

Sadie enjoyed having more space

A lot

Learned how to use a fork and spoon herself!

Western breakfast bar was a hit

This girl really likes bananas

Lots of bonding activities in the room

^From the medical appointment Saturday 

(I asked the Chinese doctor what he knew about albinism and he said ask my guide LOL)

Longest lunch ever w/ friends at Lai Wan Market

We both thoroughly enjoyed the one day without rain in GZ and finding more fish

More in Lanzhou with Sadie

Bonding over bacon at breakfast

                                                            She loved the fish in the hotel lobby and balloons in the room           

Hiking a huge mountain headed to the sad zoo

Posing at the Yellow River

Sadie introduced to herself to every child and baby

Cooling off inside a tea room

August 25-28 in Lanzhou

View from our hotel window at the JJ Sun

Hiking

Outside a Buddhist temple

Tea room in the city

 

The famous Yellow River

Close up of the river and rafts

So many gorgeous mountains in Lanzhou

Family Day-Monday, August 24

After a 24 hour harmonious period (mandatory to finalize the adoption in China) Fu Xiao Hui became Sadie Mae Hopkins

Gotcha Day-Sunday, August 23

Departing!

I'm leaving this morning.  Here's a breakdown of my flights:
Tallahassee, FL to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX to Beijing, China to Lanzhou

I'll meet Sadie on Sunday, August 23rd at the hotel (JJ Sun in Lanzhou).  We'll be in province until Friday then fly to Guangzhou.  In GZ she has a medical exam on Saturday 8/29 and the Consulate Appointment is Tuesday, September 1.  We will stay in GZ until Friday morning and then ride in a van to Hong Kong.  Our flight pattern on the way back to the USA is HK to Dallas to Tallahassee.  I haven't left yet and I already can't wait to get back to my husband and 3 kiddos.  Please pray for safe travels and successful bonding.  Thank you to all those that have been a part of this incredible experience!