In the past week we have introduced Jacob to our golf cart, the local ponds and ducks, and my folks swimming pool. We think he liked them all. Take a look!
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OUR ITINERARY
July 1 - We are Leaving!
July 2 - Arrive in Bejing
July 3 +4 - Tour Bejing
July 5 -Depart Bejing for Zhengzhou
July 6 - GOTCHA DAY!!!!!!!
July 7 -Adoption Finalized
July 8 - Travel to Jiaozuo to complete notary paperwork
July 9 - Free Time in Zhengzhou
July 10 - Leave Zhengzhou for Guangzhou
July 11 - Jacob's Visa physical and photo take
July 12 - Rest/Tour/Shop in Guangzhou
July 13 - Have TB test checked
July 14 - Rest/Tour/Shop in Guangzhou
July 15 - Consulate appointment
July 16 - Take oath at Consulate
July 17 - Leave Guangzhou for Hong Kong
July 18 - Leave Hong Kong and arrive HOME in Georgia!!!!!!
We can't wait to see our kids!
July 2 - Arrive in Bejing
July 3 +4 - Tour Bejing
July 5 -Depart Bejing for Zhengzhou
July 6 - GOTCHA DAY!!!!!!!
July 7 -Adoption Finalized
July 8 - Travel to Jiaozuo to complete notary paperwork
July 9 - Free Time in Zhengzhou
July 10 - Leave Zhengzhou for Guangzhou
July 11 - Jacob's Visa physical and photo take
July 12 - Rest/Tour/Shop in Guangzhou
July 13 - Have TB test checked
July 14 - Rest/Tour/Shop in Guangzhou
July 15 - Consulate appointment
July 16 - Take oath at Consulate
July 17 - Leave Guangzhou for Hong Kong
July 18 - Leave Hong Kong and arrive HOME in Georgia!!!!!!
We can't wait to see our kids!
Things we know about Jacob
- They call him Jiang Ling
- He has a contagious smile
- He loves to sing for others
- He is being potty trained
- He can put on shoes and socks
- He can go up and down stairs
- Ge can feed himself
- He is introverted
- He is not talkative
- He likes banana and sausage
- He has a great laugh
- Jiaozuo, Henan - place of birth
- Chinese name, Fu Jiang LIng
- Birthday May 8, 2006
- He has 16 teeth
- He can speak and understand well
- He is sometimes fairly stubborn
- He is active
- He is lively
- He sleeps fairly soundly
- He likes to play outside
- He likes toys that make sound
- He likes to listen to music
- He eats well
Jacob was born in the year of the Dog
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Our Adoption Timeline
- Travel Approval - ???
- Letter of Acceptance (LOA) - April 16, 2009
- Log in Date - Jan. 13, 2009
- Dossier to China - Jan 2, 2009
- Received I797 from USCIS - Dec. 15, 2008
- Ric's Fingerprints - Oct. 7, 2008
- Jen's Fingerprints - Sept. 17, 2008
- Pre-Approval - Sept. 5, 2008
- Letter of Intent - August 25, 2008
- Referral Call!!! - August 15, 2008
- Home Study sent to USCIS - August 1, 2008
- Home Study Completed - July 31, 2008
- Application to CCAI - March 3, 2008
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About Me
- Jen Thompson
- I am a daughter of the King of the Universe. Saved by the grace of God and living a life that is full. Everyday I have a better understanding of my own wretchedness and am in awe of God's love for me. I am loved by my husband of 17 years and have been blessed with 3 daughters and 2 sons.
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- Ducks, Golf Carts, Swimming - Oh My!
- Days of Transition.
- Home at Last - Fun at ATL Airport
- Hong Kong- On the way Home
- Oath-Onward
- Photos Below
- How our laundry came back
- Waiting for The Phone Call-
- Jacob and JT - Friends from the same orphanage
- Group Photos- White Swan and Pearl River
- Pearl River Cruise Pics
- Updates from Guangzhou! Wed Morning
- Photos that didn't make it through the first time
- Trip to Guangzhou - Pictures
- Back in the Room at the White Swan...yea!
- At the Physical
- On the plane
- 2230 Zhengzhou
- Still waiting at the airport
- Flight Delays
- Wednesday Notary Day
- Photos from Notary Day..
- Trip to Wal-Mart.NOT!
- Pictures from Tuesday
- Tuesday-Day after Gotcha:
- More Gotcha Day Pics
- Gotcha Day...a few more pictures
- Morning After
- Gotcha Day
- The Great Wall!
- Beijing!!!
- Japan!
- Here We Go!
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4 comments:
WHAT WONDERFUL pictures!!! and what a pleasure to finally meet Jacob in person!!! We are so looking forward to getting to know him and watch him grow !!! I know the following prayer of Mary reflects your heart," The MIGHTY ONE has done great things for me, Holy is His Name"
Awesome! More...more...more...I want to see more of Jacob & kids, so keep the pictures coming.
WE MISS YOU!! Shell & Family
Jen, can't believe the summer is almost done! We are looking forward to meeting Jacob soon. So glad the transition to the USA seems to be a happy one. Love, Sue
I love your blog! Your little boy is so cute.. China boy are the best! I know how amazing it watching my little guy get use to certain things... now a year later it is hard to imagine those things were big deals. Congrats on your newest addition
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