july 17th Lay Low and Goodbyes!

We went to breakfast late and went into town for a quick look around and then back to the room. We called the kids and it was by far the hardest goodbye yet. We just miss them so much. We have talked about this miracle of getting Sophia and we know that we had to go to China in order to get our daughter - but it doesn't make missing the kiddos any easier! My parents took them camping, which is one of their most favorite things - so they are sure to be enjoying themselves quite a lot. Again, we are just so thankful to my parents for taking the kids - two weeks is a very long time! WE said goodbye to Stacy and Paul and little precious Cana - a very hard thing to do! We plan to see them again - just a short plan, or long drive away :)! We met our friends Laura and Robb and their little one Ella for lunch and shopping! We ended up taking a long nap in the afternoon (much needed for all three of us) and met our friends, Julie, Becky and little Maggie for dinner and yummy coconut ice cream. For all of those going to Guangzhou very soon, we have found that the two shops that tended to be the most honest and best deals were Lucy's (great for laundry and got two medium chops for only 80 Yuan!) and also Jordan's, who can write your child's name for free in Chinese and also on a little drum and his prices were VERY reasonable and he is a wonderfully nice man! We had just a day of relaxation and can't wait to take our oath before the consulate and be ready to go home - only one more step to finalize our adoption! YAHOO!!!!