I can't believe it's over already in some ways and in many others we are ready to go home! It will be fun to introduce the rest of our family to their brother.
It has been a long day. Dave wasn't feeling that great this morning, but he is tough and bounced back and hung in there all day.
We had our Oath ceremony this afternoon. We met our guide and the other family at the White Swan to take a bus with many other families to the US Embassy. It was about a 30 minute drive, arrive at the Embassy and we registered very quickly, then waited about 10 minutes and we had our Oath - all as a group - and off we went.
The Consulate Officialy delivering the Oath was very nice and personable. He pointed out that Kentucky had the most families represented with 4!! Then he also recognized the kids with Birthday's this Month. Of course that was Aric. He was melting during most of the swearing and we had a hard time hearing (as did others around us) another family gave him crackers and that helped. The fact that we didn't get a nap in before hand probably didn't help.
The boys are crashed now and we are up early tomorrow to get ready eat and be ready to leave the hotel at 8:15. Preparing for the long travels ahead. We take a plane from Guangzhou to Beijing, then Beijing to Newark, and Newark to Nashville. Hoping the weather is ok!!! I called the kids after looking online to let them know they had a Snow Day today!! That was fun. :) Thanks Ashley for answering your phone so early. Love you guys!! Please keep us in your prayers once again for safe travels. After these next 3 planes - I really, really cannot think of any reason why I will get back on one again for awhile!!!
Bye for now! I will let you guys know when we get home safely and will add some pictures. The room here is dial up and I don't have the patience.
I had planned to go to the Starbucks but never made it there. It looks very nice!
Bye again!!
3 comments:
Congratulations!!! I am so excited for all of you. May your travels be safe. We look forward to meeting the newest Springob very soon! We love ya'll!
It was nice to meet you here in Guangzhou. I hope you have a safe trip home :)
I so look forward to your return. It is good that you have had such a good trip. Aric and Mathew must have taken lessons at the same school of melt downs. Mathew did the same thing. Cried so loud I felt like I was getting unhappy looks from everyone. LOL Definitely took the fun out of it. But it is done and you are on your way home. I have missed you. Once you are back on your feet I hope you will post some more of your pics from your trip. :o)*
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