First Day in Michigan...

Hoy fue nuestro primer dia de vuelta a Michigan.  Pudimos  completar todas las transaciones pendientes y reunirnos con la agencia para asegurarnos que  todos los documentos  estaban  listos para nuestra partida a China.  Muchas Gracias Mary Zoet por tu ayuda.


Today was our first day back in Michigan.  We were able to  complete  everything.  We met with  the adoption Agency to make sure  we have everything we need for China.  Thanks Mary Zoet for your time.

With Mary Zoet.  Thanks for all your help!

We are ready now.... only 5 days to depart....

Hoy  fue mi ultimo dia  de trabajo...  Todo parece pasar tan rapido.   Ya tenemos pasajes, estadias,carro itinerarios, guias...  todo lo relacionado al viaje confirmado...  Solo falta que organizemos lo que falta de nuestras maletas y listo....

Aqui esta un resumen del itinerario:

10/19/09   Partimos para Michigan
10/22/09   Partimos para  China
10/23/09    Llegamos a China
10/25/09    Partimos a la provincia de Inner Mongolia para conocer a Ian Marco
10/29/09    Regresamos a Beijing para hacer Turismo-  La Gran Muralla China, Forbiden Temple, etc...
11/01/09    Partimos para  Guanghzou  a oficializar tramites de adopcion en la embajada
11/02/09    Cita en la embajada
11/05/09    Regresamos a E.U.
11/06/09    Llegamos de vuelta a PR!!!



Today was my last day at work.  everything seems to be happening so fast.  We already have  air tickets, hotels reservations, rental car, guides, tineraries, etc... We only need to complete the packing  and we'll be all set.  Below is the itinerary for our trip:

10/19/09 Depart to Michigan

10/22/09 Depart to China
10/23/09 Arrive in China
10/25/09  Depart to NeiMenggu Providence in Inner Mongolia to meet our son, Ian Marco.
10/29/09 Return to Beijing - The Great Wall of  China, Forbiden Temple, etc...
11/01/09 Depart to  Guanghzou to complete adoption process at US Embassy.
11/02/09 Embassy Appointment
11/05/09 Return to US
11/06/09  Return to PR!!!

Tenemos Autorizacion de Viaje....

Hoy recibimos nuestra autorizacion de viaje.  Cuando hablamos con Mary Zoet, contacto en la agencia, nos dijo que podiamos salir para China el 22 de octubre ( en solo una semana...)   Tenemos tanto por hacer y coordinar en tan poco tiempo...  estamos super emocionados  de tan solo pensar que en 10 dias podremos tener a Ian con nosotros.


Today was a great day,  we received a call from Mary Zoet (our agencyu contact) to let us know the TA arrived.  She also confirmed we can depart to China on the 22nd (only a week from today).  There is so much we have to do....  we are super excited  in  only 10 days  we will meet our son...

Baby Shower @ Home

El pasado  sabado  nuestra familia nos organizo un Baby Shower para la proxima lklegada de Ian Marco.  Las organizadoras fueron  Natasha y Mami.  Gracias a todos por sus hermosos regalos  y sobre todo por compartir con nosotros este hermoso momento.

Updates from China...

El pasado lunes recibimos buenas noticias del orfelinato donde se encuentra nuestro hijo nos enviaron informacion actualizada... Aqui le incluimos la informacion....


Last Monday was a good day, we got an email with updated information on Ian Marco.... enjoy!

Wu Li Yue: born on 11/27/07

lip repaired on 7/2/07; palate has not been repaired.

he gets up at 7:00am

naps at 11:00am and 1:00pm for one hour; he goes to bed at 10:00pm

He looks for potty during the day and needs to have diaper at night. he has bowel movement once daily.

Diet:

He is mainly on soft food, i.e. noodles and congee; minced pork rice soup; vegie soup.

he gets one bottle of milk in the morning

breakfast at 8:00am, milk, break, crackers and egg

10:00am: snack time banana; sausage; eggs, and yurget

12:00: lunch: noodles, eggs, congee;

4:00pm: snacks

6:00pm: dinner, similar like lunch

He is in excellent health. He weights 12.5kg; height: 86cm; headsize: 49cm; chest size: 52cm; foot length: 13cm

teeth: 8 on top; 6 bottom

he walks and runs well. he laughs a lot. he is a good helper. He waves to say goodbye and clap hands to welcome people. He can say, Grandpa, grandma, auntie, etc. he is very smart and charming. he is an adorable child.