Today was our last full day in Guangzhou. We did the group photo op in the hotel lobby and boy what a scene that was! They tried to get all the kids on the red couch for a photo, but was just crazy to think that 24 kids of all ages were going to sit still for one moment. Then we headed to the Consulate to sign Sofie Hongyan's visa paperwork and to take an oath. We are now DONE with the adoption paperwork and free to leave after we get Sofie's visa tomorrow afternoon! We will head to Hong Kong on the 4:10pm train.
Photos of Sofie in her traditional Mongolian celebration dress and hat...I'm sure you know by now what a bright smile she has and how much she likes to ham it up for the camera. You can just tell by the look on her face in these photos, she was not having any of the group photo chaos. And, that she was very much a Baba's girl today...which is always so sweet to see.
I can't believe it's already time for you to come home! I know you can't wait! I hope the trip home is a good one for you all!
ReplyDeleteSofie looks adorable in her traditional Mongolian attire! You'll have to tell me where to find all of that when you get home!
Have a safe trip!
Tammy
Silly Baba! I bet you'll be happy to get home.. Stella will be very happy to see you. Let me know when it's a good time to meet Little Miss Sofie..I'll be there. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy times ahead for you two and for all the rest of us who love you dearly. Marla and I will also be ready to meet Silly Sofie when the time is right. Poppy
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous red home country outfit, a beautiful little girl, a BaBa with her hat on his head ---PRICELESS ! No, I cannot imagine getting 24 kids to sit still at one time. It is hard enough for me to get the 6 kids here in Roanoke to sit still for a picture and 4 of them are preteens and teens. Sofie looks pretty laid back about the whole thing and is just taking it in stride. I think she was a great catch. Thanks for the updates. Love To All Three. Nana Joyce
ReplyDeleteShe's so beautiful even with her frown. Love her smile in that last picture with your hubby. Thanks for sharing this amazing adventure and have a great time in Hong Kong!! Say hello to my sister and her family for me.
ReplyDeleteMellie and Brandon,
ReplyDeleteWe are so, so happy for you guys!!! What a treat to read your blog and share your experience - brings back memories of our own trip to get our Mia-Bia. Sofie is absolutely adorable! As you already know, you are going to have so much fun with her. She'll keep you guys running and laughing. Congratulations!
Love,
Katy
The father-daughter pictures are gorgeous. Love!
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