Our Magnificent Seven: "Welcome Isabella" Baby Shower!

This afternoon we girls had such a nice time at the baby shower that Grandma Gerst hosted for Chelle. Here are some of my favorite pictures.

TRAVEL ITINERARY

NOTE - China is 13 hours ahead of Missouri time

8/1 - Drive to St Louis

8/2 - Fly to Atlanta and then on to Shanghai

8/3 - Arrive in Shanghai

8/4 - Sightseeing Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple and Chenghuang Temple

8/5 - Sightseeing in French Concession, Stone Gate and the Bund area

8/6 - Train to Hangzhou (Max's city!)

8/7 - Free Day

8/8 - Max Forever Family Day!!! Meet Max and do registration

8/9 - Get adoption registration certificate and notarization

8/10 - Sightseeing at West Lake by boat

8/11 - Visit Orphanage

8/12 - Receive passport and other adoption documents

Fly to Guangzhou in the evening

8/13 - Happy Birthday Kristi! - + Medical appt, photos, and TB test

8/14 - Sightseeing at Safari Park

8/15 - Get medical result, Shopping at wholesale market

8/16 - Visa appt at US Consulate 8:30 a.m.

8/17 - Sightseeing at Yuntai Garden and get visa

8/18 - Morning Train to Hong Kong-leave hotel at 9:10

8/19 - Fly HOME from HK to Detroit to St Louis and drive home from there (hopefully!)

OUR ADOPTION TIMELINE

Our Magnificent Seven