Tuesday, January 23, 2007

It's Happening!!

We received our travel authorization (TA) on 1/18/07. That means we can travel to China and receive Lindsey. Our consulate appointment with the US Consulate in Guangzhou is for 2/14/07. What does this mean???? It means we are going to China and meeting Xiali (Lindsey) for the first time!!!

This is the itinerary:

Feb 3rd- Fly to Beijing
Feb 4th- Arrive in Beijing (yes it takes a day and 1/2 to get there!)
Feb 5th- Tour Beijing
Feb 6th- Beijing
Feb 7th- Fly to Hefei---Gotcha Day!!! This is the day we receive Lindsey!!!!!Yahoo!
Feb 8th- Paperwork- Adoption is registered, passport worked on
Feb 9th- Time in Hefei with Lindsey
Feb 10th- Passport issued
Feb 11th- Hefei
Feb 12th- Fly to Guangzhou
Feb 13th- Lindsey goes for a medical exam
Feb 14th- Interview at the US Consulate
Feb 15th- Visa issued
Feb 16th- Fly Home!!

These are the confirmed plans!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Chris & Kim,
Congratulations! We are so happy and excited for you! We look forward to meeting Lindsey once you return and get settled in as a family!!

Best,
Maureen, Lee, Elizabeth & Emily

APP said...

CK Trekker:

Your trip to China will really justify that name! We are bubbling with excitement for you and wish you a safe and successful trip to China. We can't wait to see Lindsey. You've worked so hard for this and deserve everything wonderful that comes with having a child. Congratulations!!!! She is beautiful and you'll be wonderful parents!

Love,
Andrew and Brenda

Tracy4 said...

Kimmy & Chris,

We are so excited about meeting our new member of the family! We can hardly concentrate!

We hope the trip goes smoothly. The happy memories of your path to Lindsey have already begun!

We love you and can't wait for your return as a new family!

Love ya! Jenny, Shea, Mike and Cheryl