Almost ready

I can't believe it but in less than 72 hours we'll be on our way to China. It is hard to believe that after almost 2 years of waiting we'll soon get to hold our daughter for the first time. We originally thought we'd be getting Abby Grace in Monday the 31st but when we opened our itinerary today we were delighted to find that we actually get her on Sunday afternoon! I can hardly wait to see her cute little face and her big beautiful smile. This is our itinerary:


Mitchell's Adoption Itinerary


March 27th – April 11th

* Thursday, March 27th Depart for Beijing
Flight: UA7229

* Friday, March 28th Arrive in Beijing
Flight: UA851

* Saturday, March 29th Beijing Tour (Lunch and Dinner included)

Gotcha Day!
* Sunday, March 30th Summer Palace (Lunch included)
Afternoon flight to Gansu
Meet Abbigail Grace-Liang Mitchell

* Monday, March 31st Civil Affairs Appointment

* April 1st -3rd Paperwork, Sight-seeing, & Shopping

* Friday, April 4th Flight to Guangzhou

* Saturday, April 5th Medical Exam and Paperwork Party

* Sunday, April 6th Church service and Shopping

* April 7th-8th Sightseeing and Shopping

* Wednesday, April 9th Consulate Appointment

* Thursday, April 10th Pick up Child’s Visa

* Friday, April 11th Depart from Guangzhou Depart from Beijing
Flight: UA850
We'll actually be leaving Columbia for Chicago at 9:30 AM Thursday. Then on the return we'll be coming home to Columbia on the 11th at 9:30 PM. I can't wait to see the boys reaction when they finally meet their sister and reunite with us after 2 weeks. My poor mom...I'll have to think of something real special to do for her once we get back home. She has been so supportive throughout this entire process..Thanks Mom for all you have done and continue to do:) You are the best!