Our Magnificent Seven: July 16th

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

July 16th

I LOVE July 16th. Over the years it's become a special day in our house.

First of all, Happy Birthday Kristy! (sister in law Kristy, not daughter Kristi!)

Then, 5 years ago on July 16th, Rick, Adam and I boarded the plane for China to bring Ashlie home! Happy, nervous, excited, scared, happy day!

4 years ago on July 16th, our dossier was sent to China for Allie's adoption! & at practically that very moment, Chelle and Leo were being married.

Happy 4th Anniversary Leo and Chelle!!

1 comment:

Unknown said...: I love July 16th, too! What a great day it is for our family :) I love you!; July 17, 2008 at 4:31 PM

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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