Today after we ate we went back to the same place as yesterday...where our adoption became official. We were asked many questions, that they already know from our paperwork, and had to promise never to abandon Wei Xiao Ting. She asked us several times to promise because 'very important' to not abandon our daughter. Once we got through those formalities we paid all kinds of money and met with the notary. We were told that the Notary is equivelant to a Supreme Court Justice, so a very important man. He must've been having a bad day because he locked his notary stamp in some sort of safe box and couldn't figure out how to open it...so we had to come back several hours later for our adoption certificates. :)
We then went to the police station to apply for Emma's Chinese Passport, which we will pick up before we leave Xian on Friday. So for the next three days as we wait, we will rest and do a little bit of sight seeing...specifically the Terra Cotta Warriors.
We also went to the equivelant of a Babies R Us today to get some baby items and some shoes for Emma...they saw us coming I think because all we got was some crackers, formula, three jars of baby food and some shoes...for $45.00. Shopping there was quite the experience, because they followed us around and didn't let us pick out our own things...the especially wanted us to buy formula imported from Switzerland. Apparently they are proud of that?! ? All in all it has been a great day and a lot less stressful. Emma is doing great! She is a true gem, just like we knew she would be.
Love to all!
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Happy official adoption day! What wonderful news to read! That's funny about the baby store. Not like walking around babies r us for two hours?? We are rejoicing with you and pray as you wait for her passport!
ReplyDeleteHappy Adoption Day!!! Can't believe it's all official! Praise the Lord! I am sad we missed out on her first "babies r us experience." Can't wait till we can give her the Morgan woman 2 hour Babies R Us experience with all of her siblings, cousins, and aunties! Sounds like they had an idea you were adoptive parents! :) How fun to have more insight into what your days are looking like! The three of you are in our thoughts and prayers constantly!
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