Superbowl Monday

My flight arrived in Guangzhou late after 11:00 p.m. last night. I made it to the hotel after midnight and had to get up again at 5:30 a.m. to catch an early flight to Nanchang. I arrived in Nanchang about 10:00 and met our guide. She told me that Lachlan was at the hotel and had spent the night with Bill, Merrilee, and Susie. I only got to see the pictures but it looks like she may have cried a little - at least that's what I've been told.

Merrilee and the Little Empress

Orphanage Director and Caretaker
with Susie, Merrilee, and Lachlan

Still mad?

Thinking it over

Relaxing with Grandpa Judd

After I arrived this morning, we quickly got all our paperwork ready and went to the Adoption center for a 2:00 p.m. appointment. Lachlan used the baby carrier and seemed to really like it.

At the Adoption office, we signed paperwork and talked with other adoptive parents. There was a big group of parents from Canada right behind me. Lachlan's orphange caretaker and director also stopped by and I got to meet them and exchange contact information so we can send them updates on Lachlan. Lachlan seemed to enjoy the outing.

Once the paperwork and interviews were done, I was handed Lachlan's redbook that officially shows we are her family. Until her passport is ready in a few days, this is the document that I must carry in case anyone has any questions about what I am doing with such a cute little Chinese baby. She does get a lot of attention as we walk around town.

After the Adoption office, we traveled to the local notary and had some final documents processed. We also had a quick stop at the local Walmart to buy a few things for Lachlan. The clothes I brought are a little big - she's such a tiny little thing. Busy, crowded, chaos - yep it's a Walmart that covers two floors. Clothing upstairs and food down. But they also include blarring music to jangle your nerves. Maybe they are just trying to get people to clear out quicker. I know it was working on me. Maybe no one else noticed and it was just my lack of sleep that had me a little on edge. We found some clothes that might fit Lachlan and grab a few food items and took off for the hotel.

Lachlan is a good eater so far. She seems to like whatever we feed her and I hope those eating habits continue so she can put on a little weight. She has been so good today. We went on a long walk this evening up through the walking/shopping streets and she sang to herself and played with a piece of paper (seems to be her favorite toy right now) the whole time. I know the transition will not be easy for her but I hope she can feel how much we love her and just want to make sure she is healthy and happy.