Today we traveled from Hefei to Guangzhou, where the US Consulates off is located.  We will finish off the adoption process here and head home this next Thursday.

We had to say goodby to Taylor this morning!  We all went downstairs to wait on her driver.

We have so enjoyed her being here and were so sad to see her go!

They orphanage that Jessie, Riley and Peyton are from were sending a little baby back with Taylor so that she could receive medical treatment at New Day.

We then boarded our own bus not too many hours later to make or trek to the airport.  Sometimes it is EXHAUSTING to travel this much!

We received a FULL SIZED bus today!  If Kelly could figure out how to put this baby in our garage it might be our next vehicle.

I believe we exemplified “active loading and unloading”!

Madison enjoyed the warm sun!

And then, like the VonTrapps over the alps, we were off.

Waiting for the plane, the girls wanted a little snack.  This thing is the equivalent of a baloney  stick.  I didn’t have the stomach to try it, but all the kids love them, especially Katelynn at home!

The difficulty in getting the wrapper off should be your first clue that you should not be eating it.

First flight for Madison …

… and Peyton!

Jessie and Riley have really done a good job befriending these girls, especially Madison.  They seem to becoming fast friends.  Although these two are hard to separate!

My little luggage buddy.

It is always nice to meet up with people who you have enjoyed on previous visits.  This week, our guide is Grace, who was our guide back in 2011 when we adopted Ali.  Her smiling face is always a joy.

We got settled at our hotel, The Garden Hotel, in a suite that is short on beds but large on rooms.  I’m currently typing this blog in the office/exercise room!  Seriously.  We have our own exercise bike.

It was nice to see a little bonding before bed between Madison and Peyton.  Maybe they are already starting to see each other as sisters?

And don’t judge me for our dinner tonight.  We eat McDonald’s maybe once a year, but this is sort of tradition.  It is right across the street and every time we have come to this hotel we eat McDonald’s on the first night.  I’m sure there are better traditions out there.

Tomorrow morning are medical exams for both of the girls.  Thankfully, they are NOT bright and early but rather we leave at 10:30.  Sleep in a little, eat breakfast, and go see the doctor!  Kelly always enjoys the ridiculous questions that get asked, and I am sure that tomorrow will be no exception!

Cameron