Saying Grace!

Isn't he precious! We feel so thankful to have the opportunity to expand our family and share God's amazing love for us through adoption. We are also thankful how quickly Landon has bonded with us and accepted our love. He had never before heard of Christmas or the name of Jesus. We look forward to the day when he fully understands God's love for him and His plan for his life.

Well our internet is free here in Guangzhou, it just does not always work. I'll give a quick overview of this past weeks events.

Kennedy and Landon really enjoyed the boat cruise on the Pearl River. It was very beautiful as the sun went down and all the buildings downtown lit up.

Thursday, one of the babies was diagnosed with chicken pox...everyone's plans for the day were diverted and we were all taken back to Shamian Island for another health check. They brought in specialists to check the children. Landon had not yet received any chicken pox vaccine so we went ahead and had it done there. It only took four of us to hold him down--this kid is strong and loud! Thankfully none of the other babies or children came down with it. This was a very good thing as they were mostly scheduled to fly back to the US the next day. We felt so bad for the family whose daughter had it as they were quarantined to their room and the father had to leave for Germany... mom and baby had to stay. The U.S. consulate did not want any of the families to come to their appointments in fear that there might be more exposure. The consulate actually came to the hotel and set up so they could complete the swear in ceremony and the babies and children could receive visas. This apparently has not been done before. Since we are on a different time schedule our appointment is on Thursday. Later that night was our farewell dinner, everyone was a little tired after all the excitement and nerves of the day, but it was very nice. We had such a great time getting to know the families on this trip, and of course seeing the China Team again. They all loved Kennedy! He gave a couple of impromptu speeches and told some jokes on the bus. They all enjoyed and were impressed of how he entertained the crowd....We have had to watch him very carefully here in China, keeping a hand hold constantly while outside. People want to take pictures of and with him, touch him, smile and giggle in his presence. I think as his mother he may be getting just a little too accustomed to all the attention. So much more to say - it is late, I will pick this up tomorrow!