It's Day 6 here in Beijing, and Brandon, Rick, and I are adjusting well as a family. Our first day together was filled with appointments to complete the adoption process required by China. Now, we're just waiting around for Brandon's passport, which won't be ready until the 24th. To pass the time, we've been touring the city. Yesterday, we went to the Great Wall and Summer Palace. I've been to the Great Wall before, and I must say that it's still an awesome sight. Rick was a ROCK star because he CARRIED Brandon up several hundred steps before turning back. In any case, the view was breathtaking. By the way, it's COLD here (at least from what we're used to in California)! The tempreature is in the 30's during the day and feels alot like Tahoe in the winter.
More from Guangzhou when we arrive there...
11 comments:
Gene,
Sorry to keep missing you too! It sounds like you, Rick, and Brandon are doing well, and I am thrilled to hear it. Have a great time exploring China and I look forward to flying to CA to meet the little one soon!
-Seema
Savor every second....it's the best adventure EVER !
Thanks for updating your blog. I see you're taking Brandon on training hikes. Glad to hear you'll all doing well. See you soon!
So glad you all are together now! Looking forward to some pictures when you are able!
Michelle
Gene, Rick and now, Brandon!
Isn't this the most special Christmas gift all of you get to have!! Each other!
I am so happy for each of you! And it is not coincidence that all of this is happening now, at Christmas time. So happy for you!
See you soon!
love, janis
Hey mommy and daddy! Are you used to the sound of that yet? :) We're so happy for you, and it sounds like you're having a great first week with your new son. Enjoy all the moments...they pass quickly, but they never stop. Can't wait to meet the new family!
So glad that things are going well!!! Enjoy your time!
What a great new beginning for the three of you! Enjoy the moment and a very Merry Christmas to you all!! Have a safe trip back home.Love, The Casuga Family
I hope you guys have a wonderful time!!
YEAH YEAH YEAH!!! We'll have to teach Brandon our saying! WE are so happy everything is going well and we are thinking of you during this special Christmas holiday. Love to all of you and a big smooch for Brandon! xoxo The McCarthys
Gene and Rick,
Brandon is beautiful and you all look very happy. A belated "MERRY CHRISTMAS" to all of you!
Mia
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