Hi Friends and Family, Today is Tuesday the 15th and this morning Ginia spent filling out all our paperwork for Jack's visa to come home. This was a full morning event. We napped this afternoon Jack has been a bit cranky, i think because we have been going everyday, so today he had more daddy time, while mom did paperwork. Rich is loving down time w/Jack! I tried to put him down for a nap and he ran to daddy and clamped onto his leg, we laughed of course. I mean what else do you do? I have to work on that or else he will know how to work the face and try to get his way. Jack is very strong willed, he wants what he wants and we are working on the word NO, of course that is taking some time, but he is starting to realize mommy will not always give in! New parents, and i'm not sure yet who's training who! Ha Ha Ha.....

This evening we went on a dinner cruise on the Pearl River, food was ok, but the sights on the river were beautiful! All the hotels and bridges have lights on them so it felt like Vegas on the water. Jack had fun, but never let go of mom. Sometimes i think that all the stimulation scares him. He seems to have a good time, but you have to wonder what goes through his mind never seeing this much in 2 weeks, after a short 18 months of his life indoors. We love to watch all the expressions he makes.. Rich will just be glad to get home so he does not have to see anymore heads of chickens, ducks, pigs, shrimp and fish on his food! We both are just about there when it comes to becoming a vegetarian!! Sometimes you just don't know whats on the table! Martin our facilitator is alot of fun though, he loves his rice wine at dinner and will do shot's with just about anyone who is willing. Martin has really introduced us to alot of China Culture, which has been great to experience and he has a huge personality, Jack loves him. Martin call's Jack-(Jack-in-the Box) and Jack just laughs and laughs! We have been blessed to have him as a facilitator, they are all great, but Martin just has a way with people and you know his heart is all about the kids and making sure you are ok. He has been a huge help to Rich and I.

Wed. we will go to the fabric store where we can pick something to buy and bring home or make here. The fabrics are pure silk and colors you won't find in the states. Then SHOPPING at The White Swan Hotel, the hotel is beautiful and on the river. We did some shopping on Monday, but had to rush, dinner is at 6pm everynight.

Thurs. Jack will be sworn in at the US Consulate and be given his visa to come home. When he steps off the plane in LA he will be an official US citizen, and already a world traveler!!

Please continue to pray for us, we are doing great, just ready to come home. It's hard to parent out of a suitcase in a hotel room moving from one place to another. Jack is going to think we have a elevator in our house. He runs to it when we open the door. That is his routine, up for breakfast and out the door for some excursion. When we get home, he won't know how to enjoy just being home, or maybe he won't want to leave the house. We love you, See you all soon. Rich, Ginia and Baby Jack.