On Friday the twins made the decision that they too want to go with us to China. We are very excited that they wish to go too - this should make it even more memorable. We meet with the older kids principal tomorrow. He will need to approve this time out of school and arrangements made for missed work. This will definitely require effort on the kids parts and the last thing we want is for them to get behind because of the trip. I really think that if the school and teachers will work with us we can make this happen!!
Dave got his immunizations updated on Thursday - his Hep A & started his Hep B series. All the rest of us have already had the Hep B series and the kids are up to date on their Tetanus shots. I on the other hand will need a Tetanus mine will expire soon..... and we will all need an influenza immunization but of course those won't be available for another month at least. Then there is the recomendation by the CDC for a Typhus vaccine - we will see about that one possibly too.
We (me) have gotten some shirts and shorts, a pair of water shoes and a small toy together for a care package we want to send to Aric. I got the shoes in a size that hopefully he can wear and I bought those because I have heard that the orphanage likes Robeez the soft shoes for the younger kids and thought this my be a comparative for the older kiddos. If they don't fit our guy I am sure they will use for someone.
We are also trying to find someone locally that can help us learn to speak with Aric in Mandarin.
Have a great week!! (Day 37 of the wait for LOA!!)
