Saturday, July 31

Today we went back for Levi's TB test to be checked and all was well with that. We were able to spend some time on Shaiman Island and do a little shopping. Our large group is back together now so it takes us a while to get together. Last Monday each family traveled to the province their child is from for the adoption and we all come back together in Guangzhou for the US Consulate appointment and swearing in. This is where we will get the children's visas. Our appointment is not until August 4 and we get the visa on the 6th. That is why we have to stay here this coming week.

Levi has come into his own and the quiet boy we picked up on Monday is now an independent boy who is seeing what he can get away with. He is more excited in the mornings and today he has been wound up. He is a good boy and has a precious smile, but he is all boy. We have to do things to help him get his energy out. Thankfully we can go swimming now so that will be a big help.

Scott has been having a sore throat and we believe it is allergies so pray that he gets better soon. I was sick our last trip and he has been having trouble this time. I left both guys taking a nap to come use the internet.

We have a family from Atlanta that adopted a girl, Alex, from the same orphanage as Levi. The picture is of the two of them. We found out we have a connection because we know families that are adopting or have adopted older girls. Criss and Cristy - they are Betty's aunt and uncle. We will have to talk!

We want to wish Corey and Ashlee the best today as it is their wedding day. We love you guys and are sorry to miss your big day, but we are so happy for you!