The Home Stretch (Literally)

Hello!  Chris's sister Michelle here along with Josh and Grammy.  Chris, Jason, David, and Samuel are all doing well, but having trouble getting a good internet connection so they asked us to update you.

Samuel is so much happier.  He gave us a HUGE smile and wave yesterday and plays with his brother. We've wondered how Josh will adjust to having two brothers, but never stopped to think that neither David or Samuel have had brothers either so this will be a big adjustment for all three (Sharing--Playing nice--Ganging up on the parents--will all be new skills to master). 

Samuel's just starting to walk and is a messy eater--including throwing food, which, of course, Grammy interprets as a future White Sox pitcher in the making.

David is still all smiles (at least with us on Skype--Chris reports that he's getting more comfortable with them which means he's also comfortable sharing his feelings--at full volume and with tears at times).  He recognizes all of us immediately and can say our names as he sees us.  He also says Hello and Max (the dog).

They are all definitely ready to come home. They are in Guangzhou, the final (yeah) place they have to go.  It is much more western-friendly and used to dealing with adoptive families. This is where the U.S. consulate is.  Tomorrow, they head to the consulate for visas! And then passports! And then board the plane home on Wednesday, arriving late Thursday--whew!  I'm SOOO excited to meet my new nephews.  I'm sure Chris will post more after they are home and recovered from jet lag.