Tuesday, May 17, 2011

~ Sorry it has been so long for pictures! Laurie is having problems with the internet :( They will be home Thursday! Woohoo!! ~

These are pictures leaving Nanchang, and arriving in Guangzhou!









Monday, May 16, 2011

Thursday, May 12, 2011

We have been busy doing paperwork, touring, etc. Nanchang (Chase's capital city), is amazing with 4 million people, in a very small area, going everywhere at mock speed. Going anywhere is quite traumatic-you are literally taking your life into your own hands. :) No stoplights, no lanes, you can drive on the sidewalk, you can drive into a shop, you can drive going the exact opposite direction everyone else is. Interesting! However, we love it. We love the culture, we love the people, we love the way of life here.










Mrs. Matthew's Class~ I miss you guys so much! You would love to go to school here. The kids get to come home at noon and they have a 2-hour lunch!







Chase is doing so well. He is incredibly sweet and lovable. We are starting to see his personality more and more. What a funny guy! The best part is . . . he is potty trained! Yes! Developmentally, he is probably at an 18-month level, but makes huge strides daily. We can't wait for you all to meet him - you will fall in love!








The pictures from the restaurant are from Cafe Roma~ an Italian restaurant here in Nanchang owned by a Texan! He met his wife in Singapore, and has been here for seven years. Excellent food!
Love, Laurie, Chris, Cole, and Chase

Monday, May 9, 2011

BABY CHASE





Here is the newest addition to our family!! He is so loved!!
http://www.journeytome.com/

then click on adoption journals and then journey to chase for updates :))

Saturday, May 7, 2011








Acrobat Show


















The drum tower. After this they went across the street to the Bell Tower (extremely steep stairs- straight up!) to a tea ceremony

















Harvest Temple



















Temple of Heaven

















Rickshaw Ride in the Hutong district
















Cole having a great time :)


Arrival in Beijing :) Finally!!
My name is Jessica and I am Chris and Laurie's close friend. I will keep you updated here on the blog. Forgive me if I make mistakes- I am new to this :)

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Countdown to China . . .
Leaving May 4th, Gotcha Day ~ May 8th Mother's Day