Thursday, November 5, 2009

One day closer to home

Wow, I can't believe that we have one more day here and then we are on our way home.  We leave early Saturday morning, which will be Friday night for you all, connect through Korea and then land in Chicago and then connect to DCA.  We had an eventful day today, we had our consulate appt. and took the oath of citizenship for our Lexi girl.  She continues to be such a GOOD baby, we can only pray that this continues when we get home. 
We took our group photos today and then the baby photos..somehow South managed not to capture our wee one smiling..she was most of the time, oh well...
I just want to send a huge thank you to my Xuzhou family...your comments and well wishes have meant so much to me, I understand now why this group is so special..the children from Xuzhou are so incredibly special.  Lexi is such a shining light, full of joy and laughter that could only come from the kind and wonderful people that have given her such a great start in life.
Here are a few shots of the day..

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9 comments:

  1. Sharing Life and LoveNovember 5, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Oh Yes...almost home! Alison is going to be so excited to meet her baby sister, Lexi!

    Have a safe trip hom!
    Erin
    XZ Mom to Maia

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  2. JennyNovember 5, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    What a wonderful journey you have had! Thank you so much for posting and allowing us to join in on all of the happiness and sweetness of Miss Lexie.
    Looking forward to seeing the sisters meet! What a wonderful day when you are all together.

    Thanks again for helping me with my special project. I can never thank you enough.
    Praying for safe travels home!!
    -Jenny (Xuzhou Mommy to Simon)

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  3. Carey and NormanNovember 5, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    These are some of my favorite pictures. I always love seeing all the faces of the children coming home. And, I loved seeing all the happy faces of the parents who are bringing them home. Lexi is absolutely beautiful. What a precious gift from God!!

    Glad you are one day closer to coming home!! Can't wait to see the photos of Lexi and Alison!

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  4. Bug's MomNovember 5, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    While this part of your adventure is coming to an end, another one is about to begin...the adventures of Alison and Lexi. :-) Can't wait to see the photos of your girls together.

    Wishing you blue skies and tailwinds all the way home...

    --Robyn (another lucky mom to a incredibly special XZ sweetie)

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  5. Kathleen NelsonNovember 6, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Aaaah, Bettina. I have so enjoyed checking your blog every day to see what you are up to, and to get my fix of more photos of the cutie-pie Lexi (I can't get over how adorable she is, but you already know that, right?!). Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us. I too agree that all the XZ babies are special, in large part due to the love they have been given early in life. Have a wonderful trip home! Soon you will be back with Alison!!! Big hugs, Kathleen, Mia and Marika in Seattle.

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  6. redkitchenNovember 6, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful trip home! I know Lexi is such a blessing to you. Following your journey has been great. Thanks for allowing us to share in your joy. :)

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  7. The RichertsNovember 11, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Hoping that you arrived home safe and sound. Our family loved following your trip. We are traveling to bring home our little one next month. Thanks for sharing your journey. Lexi is beautiful!!! God bless you all.
    Fondly,
    Barbara (awaa mom)

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  8. LaurieNovember 14, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Okay, time is up- we need to see a picture of your family all together! Please! :)

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  9. Sheri_n_BenNovember 20, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Such a beautiful smiling face! I'm glad she is adjusting so well! MUCH better than our Olivia did! lol

    Hugs,
    Sheri (XZ Mommy)

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