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Hello... Welcome family and friends. This blog was started so you could follow our adoption journey to our daughter in China...Crystina Luz ChenLi. Now, it's to follow our everyday adventures with 2 active young children, who are growing SO fast, Crystina & Ethan and 2 playful Yorkies, Lola and Bertha.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

We are ready to go....

Okay...so we are all packed and ready to go! Except for my nerves. I have been SO nervous for some weeks. But I'm sure with time and LOTS of prayers, I will be just fine. ; )

We wanted to test the video posting, so the first video is of Lola & Bertha...they are about to get a treat. It's so funny...especially Bertha, she jumps high when she gets excited!! Enjoy and we hope you can view them. **in order to listen to the videos, you will need to pause the music**

This is our nephew, Ayden. He's "talking." We are so sure, Ayden & Crystina will NOT have a problem communicating. ; )

And now here are a few pictures.

This one is of Ayden...this is the expression we get EVERY time he sees Crystina's picture. We can't wait for them to actually meet, it's going to be SO cute!!

Our nephew, Joshua and I share a birthday! We have been celebrating our birthdays together ever since he turned 1. So, it's an extra special day for me.

Here's an updated picture of Crystina's nursery. We received the letters for her name at our Baby Shower (Thank you Migdalia & Felipe!!). We love the way it looks.

Okay, this is it until we get settled in Beijing. PLEASE, PLEASE pray for our safe travels and for Crystina. We are VERY excited about meeting our daughter on Monday. Words cannot express our emotions right now...after waiting over 2 years for this moment....well, there are no words. You can only imagine how we feel. And if you really know us, you can really imagine it. ; )

If by some reason we are unable to post, my dad is going to do it for us. So, there will be something here, letting everyone know that we made it to China.

Before I forget....PLEASE, if you can, leave a comment, only positive ones! This will be our only way of communication with everyone (well, we will be calling our parents from time to time). And we really will be needing that extra support. Thank you in advance!!!

Okay...thank you to everyone for your prayers, not only now but for the past (almost) 3 years!! Keep them coming.... Much love to all!!!!!!

4 comments:

Shower of blessings! said...

Good morning Edgar & Barbara,

As I type this, you are most likely on the first "leg" of your trip. I am re-living the experience through you! Praying here for you guys!!! Blessings,
Diana

Anonymous said...

Could barely sleep last night, emotions on high gear. can't wait for the phone to ring @ 2:am
I know you are on the plan at this time , it will be a very long day for me. You will come back as parents, that is such a blessing
God bless you , have a safe trip . love you so much all 3 of you.

Love mom (Lao Lao)

Sorgalim said...

My dearest Barbara: I've had you in my mind for days. Estare orando por ustedes. Especialmente por ti, por tu paz y tranquilidad. Te quiero mucho, more than you think!
Les envio un abrazo y un beso a los dos! Todo saldra bien, ya veran! Tu prima Sorgalim

Anonymous said...

Did you know that you traveled 6914 miles from Washinngton DC.to Beging, been keeping track of the flight all day.
Mom