Monday, July 16, 2007

A River Boat Ride









Yesterday, we spent time swimming and shopping in the earlier parts of the day. I had to be in the room from 11 to 12 am in case the consulate had any questions, but all went well...things are almost done! Today (Tuesday) we go to take the Oath and then once she steps on US soil, she is a citizen! We had Pizza Hut for dinner (Lillie isn't a fan of pizza yet)then off on a River Boat Cruise. Lillie loved looking at the water. We finished the day with a quick play session in the Mattel playroom. The countdown to our arrival home has begun...China has been great but we are ready to be home. Hope and prayers for good travels for Lillie!

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am happy you have had a great experience in China, but I am sure you are ready to get Lillie home so you can begin your life together. I am so excited and proud of you! You are in for such wonderful times with your daughter. I can't wait to meet her and to give you a hug. I am thinking of you each day, the blog is addicting!
With Much Love-Emily B.

Anonymous said...

Yeah!!! I can't believe that you are almost home! We can't wait to have you back home in Lexington, and to get to meet Lillie in all her glory. You are in our hearts and prayers as you begin your journey home. We love you - all THREE of you!

Meg

Tishy said...

Ditto on Emily's comments! This has been such an exciting adventure for us all! Thank you so much for sharing and involving us in this personal, awesome, life altering experience! You are always and forever a teacher at heart and now you have the sweetest daughter to guide and share life with. You are incredible and I am so glad for having had you as a friend, professional leader and role model. Lillie is one lucky girl. Happy travels and hope you have your ear plugs close by if needed. Just smile and think...this too shall pass.

Unknown said...

Good luck during the flight...if there's lots of screaming, just close your eyes and remember that you're almost home! Can't wait to see you!

Love you,
Allie

Laura, Brent, & Anna Kate said...

Andrea...The pictures of Lillie always touch my heart, and how much joy I see in her smile. What a blessed girl to have you as her "mama". See you in KY. Laura

Anonymous said...

Safe, pleasent and peaceful travel is the order of the day.
Connie

Anonymous said...

May your plane trip be uneventful....so glad that you all are almost home! We love you!

Holly, John, Tipton, Sims and Depp

Anonymous said...

I'm getting excited! Good luck on the plane ride. Love to all of you!
Caroline

Anonymous said...

Lillie, you get more and more beautiful each day.... you have the most wonderful, joyful smile!
I LOVE YOU!!!

I can't wait to spend time with all 3 of you, and hear all about the adventure, cause I KNOW you can't tell all here, it would take too long!

Love and prayers coming your way to get you through the plane ride HOME!!

Brad Allred said...

What a time you must be having.

In Matthew 25, God commands us to "Go". I can't help but think that He is smiling because of what you are doing.

I pray that God continues to bless you for your heart for His children, and for your obedience.

Have a safe trip home,
Brad and Pat Allred

Miss B said...

You look so so so beautiful together! I love the picture of Lillie leaning into you. You look like you belong together.

Oliver has a new brace design that's working beautifully for him. I'll email you pictures when you're ready to see them.

Have a safe, uneventful trip home!

Briana, Matt & Oliver "Fu Ai Hao"

Bob and Claire Riddle said...

Congratulations Nielsens all!

Lillie, welcome to the family!

I'm sure Pop-Pop is already
preparing some jazz music to
welcome you home to Lexington.

It's wonderful to have another
cute cousin. We look forward to meeting you, Lillie.

Andrea and Pat, thanks for all
the updates. Sounds like you
are all having a great time.

We wish you safe and happy travels.

Much love,
Bob and Claire

Anonymous said...

Lillie is beautiful. We can't wait to meet her. We are so excited for you! You and your daughter are going to have so many wonderful times together. There's nothing better!! Safe travels, friend.
Lots of love,
Sarah and Madeline Carrico

Anonymous said...

God Speed
Much Love, Boo and Gigi

Katie said...

Lillie is precious! I can't wait to meet her!! I'm praying for your safe travel today!!

Anonymous said...

Wow!!! Joe and I have just spent about 30 minutes here gazing at you and your beautiful Lillie!!! We so cant wait to meet her! It sounds like with her personality, her and Sophia will get along just fine!!! : ) We are so happy for you!!!!!!! You are in our prayers all the time!! I will have to show the girls- they ask me about you all the time : ) Anna

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