Monday, January 08, 2007

Packing...and grinning.



OK....so the packing is in full force. The update is this...all of Ellie's things fit in two suitcases....40lbs each...and mostly Pink. Shaun and I have two carry ons...I'm thinking that there needs to be an adjustment...Or maybe we can wear the same clothes over and over...

We did the math and now realize that with three layovers...it is looking like 36 hours of travel time...never fear dear love ones...we've packed Snickers and Pringles! When we arrive at the hotel to see our dear daughter for the first time we may smell, but we won't be hungry! Again...the prayers are needed! Love you all. C&S

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are definitely in my prayers. I am so happy for you guys. Once again, congratulations. I'm so excited for the new addition to our family to finally arrive. Although we don't see you much and the Lord only knows when we will actually get to meet Ellie, we love you and keep you in our prayers. Savor the moments and continue to trust God with this precious little jewel that He has entrusted to you. I love you and we love you. God Bless, Sheri and fam

Anonymous said...

You guys will be fine foodwise. You'll probably get served about 50 meals on the flight out.

They don't kid around with crappy box lunches when you're Asia-bound!

We're thinking about you!

Catherine said...

Congratulations! It won't be long now!!!

I just found your blog and am excited to follow you as you travel to meet your beautiful Ellie. What a precious gift from God she is! Praying for you as you travel.

Blessings, Catherine
LID 03/23/06

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your new daughter. I adopted my daughter from Gansu province in November 2003. This will be a trip of your life time;enjoy it. Gansu girls are full of joy and laughter and they are smart!!
Diana, mother to Catherine the Great!!
LID November 2005; waiting for my new daughter somewhere in China.

The luckiest mommy in the world said...

Isn't the packing just crazy crazy! I started doing ours and have 3 suitcases packed and still not everything in. Looks like I'm going to have to start number 4.

I'll be watching your journey :-)

Deb
(leaving Jan 28)

Anonymous said...

Just loggged in for the first time to your sight.It's great! I'm on my way to take Joe to the airport and was thinking of you guys.By now you are well on your way to your precious gift of love.Our prayers are with you, take care of yourselves. God bless you all and keep you safe on your journey home.

Love ,Donna&Joe

Anonymous said...

Just in case you might check in-we are so awaiting to have that first glimpse of you both and Ellie!God is sooo good in so many ways.
Hope that you have had a good flight-We are setting clock for 3:30am so we can welcome Ellie into our family.I pray for your bonding to be blessed with God's arms around the 3 of you. Savour it all and take many pictures!!!
Love Mom and Dad

Anonymous said...

We are so excited for you!!!! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers! I'm having my c-section on Tuesday but your long flight sounds more painful :)! Hope everything goes smoothly and you get to hug your little Ellie soon!
Joy and Hector

Anonymous said...

What a beautie she is! The pictures and the text are making it so lifelike for all of us back at home! We can't wait to meet her. You guys are already a great set of parents!!!

Congrats!
Janet and Steve Hof