Tag Archives: adoption
Happy Family Day!
Today is the one year anniversary of Malachi joining our family. I cannot believe that it has been a year already. There has been so much change and growth in him and in our family. I’ve tried writing this post … Continue reading
Adoption Update: Malachi Moves Up
It’s been a while since I’ve posted specifically on Malachi. We had a follow up appointment yesterday at CHOPS (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia). Aside for waiting what seemed like forever to be seen- the appointment went great. I’ll give you … Continue reading
Adoption Update: Settling In
It’s been awhile since I’ve written anything about Malachi and how he is adjusting. Malachi has been in our lives for 8 weeks now and it has been the most joyous and, at the same time, the most difficult thing … Continue reading
Home For a Week
We’ve been home from China with Malachi for a little over a week now. It has been a lot of fun being a family of five- especially in the comfort of our own home. Malachi has been making so many … Continue reading
Adoption Update: The Home Stretch
We are at the point where we can see the light at the end of the tunnel and begin to really think about returning home. Andrea completed the paperwork this afternoon for our consulate appointment on Monday. We should receive … Continue reading
Some Random Thoughts While in China
We arrived in the city of Zhengzhou on Monday and it has been raining cats and dogs ever since. Which hasn’t made it real fun getting around the city! We were supposed to visit a few sites today, but they … Continue reading
Adoption Update: It’s Official
Today was the most tiring day of the trip so far (outside of flying from the US to China). Here is a run down of what we did. -go back to the Welfare Center and receive our official adoption certificate. … Continue reading
Adoption Update: GOTCHA!
Today was the day we “got” Malachi! Aside from a little bit of paperwork- he is officially our son! The morning began as we had to exchange money at the bank for some of the fees associated with the adoption … Continue reading
Adoption Update: Good-Bye Beijing
Yesterday (Saturday) we finished our touring of Beijing by seeing Tienamen Square, The Forbidden City and exploring a traditional Beijing neighborhood (Hutong) on a rickshaw. While in the neighborhood we ate lunch at the home of a Chinese family. The … Continue reading
Adoption Update: Visas
Out passports arrived today with visas to travel to China. One more hurdle cleared!
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