Forever Family Day

Not much time to write now, but it went well.  This is Nai-Nai (foster granny) in blue, and Ma-Ma (foster mommy in red.)  So glad they brought her to us. 

Willow Hao Yu with her new family

 Sweet Ariel gave her some nuzzles and kisses.

Picking up the Travel Approval (TA)

The TA is issued by China, and is an official-looking document with Hao Yu's photo and a red stamp. Our agency has had it for a while, but could only give it to us when the in-China itinerary was finalized.  I picked it up in person.  America World Adoption's headquarters are in this building in McLean, Virginia.  They have a very nice office space with soothing colors, couches, and furniture. We always love going there and seeing all the people who work so hard for the children and families.

Last time, when we lived in Japan, Ariel's TA would not arrive quickly enough, so our travel-mates, Heather & Ritch Diener hand-carried it to us in Beijing.

updated photos of Hao Yu

 We got updated photos yesterday!

Looks like she's ready for us.