Our Last day in Guangzhou we spent time swimming! Lillie has become quite the little fish! It was especially nice at the hotel swimming pool, complete with a waterfall! It was a nice way to relax before our long flight home.
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!
Today, we started the day with breakfast and the Swan Room...a big playroom here at the White Swan. We started in our overalls and again Lillie found the pockets to be quite handy. Next we were off to church at the Shaiman Christ Church...Lillie lasted about 45 to 50 minutes before preparing to melt down, so we returns to our hotel(outfit #2). After our nap, we put on one of her new dresses to have pictures made on the red couch! She looked beautiful and actually handled it fairly well, but I must say 7 toddlers on a couch is not an easy feat! We survived and took a walk afterward (outfit #3) On a side note, Lillie also decided she needed a purse to carry things around in! What a girl. Finally we went to dinner with the group and came back to the room to play and get ready for bed (outfit #4 and later PJ's) Can you say fashion queen!
PS...Aunt Judy, I think we have another Bare Escentials girl...thats what she is doing in the pictures with me...using my Kabuki brush!
On Friday, we had a free day to play and get ready for our trip to Guangzhou. We packed up, which was a bit confusing for Lillie, then were off the the airport. Well...at the airport, my little spicy girl decided it was time to spread her wings and was off at a run...not really the best place to find your freedom! We did slow down a bit and take time to brush Lily Rose's hair. Both Lillie and Lily were thrilled...although my girl was a bit jealous! She gave me Lily's pony tail holders and wanted me to put them in her hair... The plane ride was less that great..Lillie HATED the seatbelt! We took it off in between times...but up and down were quite a screamfest! The girls were right behind one another and together raised quite a sound! Needless to day i was thrilled when we finally arrived at the White Swan around 11:00! Today was busy..full of our trip to the medical office and paperwork and shopping for our red couch picture! We have found some new shoes and a dress. Then dinner with the group...a very busy day. Tomorrow we are going to church and taking our red couch picture...I am sure it will be great! maybe another screamfest??????
This blog was initially created so that everyone could follow my journey to Lillie. Now it is a way to document the path Lillie and I are walking together!
Hello! My name is Andrea Nielsen and I have been teaching in Jessamine County for 24 years. The first 4 years of teaching were in Kindergarten and the last 20 have all been in Preschool! I have been lucky enough to be part of the Jessamine Early Learning Village since it opened in the Fall of 2000 and believe it is one of the best early childhood centers in Kentucky!
I have one daughter, Lillie, who attends third grade at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary! She attended preschool and kindergarten here at JELV, so I am still trying to get used to the thought of her being at a new school!
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