Clinic Visit and Red Couch Pics

Later that afternoon it was time for the traditional “Red Couch” photos.  Our group assembled in the lobby at the red couches with the children dressed in traditional Chinese attire.  Can you guess what it was like trying to get 13 babies situated on a couch for a picture?  You guessed it…it was total chaos!  Maya was the first to start the crying, but eventually we managed to get a few shots in.  All the kids were more than happy to have that behind them.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We only have a couple days left here in China.  This afternoon we are headed to the Pearl Market, tomorrow we will go to the zoo in the morning and in the afternoon we will go to the US Consulate to take the oath (little did Shane know – he does have to swear to love and take care of Maya!). 

 

Our time in China has been incredible and full of many awesome memories, but we are ready to get back home where the real journey begins.  We miss our boys, who we have heard are doing awesome – taking in rock concerts, having late night ice cream and being spoiled by our AMAZING friends (thanks so much to the Husons, Matzats, Jenkins, Barnharts and many others) who have loved on them while we are gone!  But I am wondering who will make the beds and clean the bathroom each day when we return, and I guess I will have to cook and do laundry again – I certainly haven’t missed that!!!  We have been a bit spoiled!

 

Maya is doing wonderfully!  Each day just keeps getting better and better!  However, today she has the beginnings of a cold…I think the dramatic changes and temperatures are affecting her.  It is really hot and humid outside and it feels like being in the arctic in the air conditioning in the hotel.  She is very good at blowing her nose!