Jeremiah 1:5

Before I formed you, Mavery, in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Our time in China

Tuesday October 7th-
Staying overnight at a hotel near the airport
Wednesday October 8th-
American Airlines
Depart 7:55 AM STL
Arrive 9:05 Chicago
Depart 10:35 AM Chicago
Thursday October 9th
Arrive 2:05 PM
Pudong Airport Shanghai China!
Staying at the Shanghai Mansion
Friday October 10th
Half day tour to the Bund & TV Tower at the Pudong Area
(I have no idea what this is!)
Acrobatic Show in the evening
Saturday October 11th (Malaines Birthday!)
We are spending the day with Leigh's family, and they have friends that live in Shanghai!
Sunday October 12th
Train from Shanghai to Hangzhou 3:15 PM
Check in to the LakeView Hotel
Monday October 13th
MAVERY MONDAY!!
Tuesday October 14th
Travel to Jinhua (Orphanage) by tour van. (2.5 hours one way)
Apply for Mavery's passport
Adoption registration & notary in the afternoon
Wednesday October 15th
Free Day
Thursday October 16th
Half day tour to West Lake
Friday October 17th
Fly from Hangzhou to Guangzhou
6:15 PM
Check in to the White Swan hotel
Saturday October 18th
Medical Exam & Visa Photo
Sunday October 19th
Wild Animal Zoo
Monday October 20th
Visa Appointment
Tuesday October 21st
Swearing in Appointment
Wednesday October 22nd
Free Day
Thursday October 23rd
Fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai 9:35 AM
Depart Shanghai 4:25 PM
Arrive Chicago 4:30 PM
Depart Chicago 7:15 PM
Arrive St Louis AA #1765 8:20 PM
YES we want you to come to the airport, of course we do! And don't be afraid to come over and see us when we are home, you know I want you all to meet Ms Mavery!

5 comments:

Mom2Three said...

KISS MY JIN PEI FOR ME!!!!!!
I will be thnking of you when you are on your trip and I can't WAIT to follow along on every step...

Much love from Oregon,
Cynthia
(Jin Pei's mama!!!)
underthemistymountain.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Shannon,
I will be following your journey as well. Be safe. Have fun, and most of all, can't wait for you to meet Ms. Mavery!

Kristen
a CHI momma to River aka Matthew (list 15)
http://crazykookybutallmine.blogspot.com

Mom 2 six said...

Way too cool !
How did you get so blog savy!
I think a travel one is a great idea !

Anonymous said...

Mark and Shannon,

You and your family will be in my prayers as you go to bring home your precious most perfect gift. God has truly blessed you once again. I look forward to meeting Mavery.

Kelly Yochum

Anonymous said...

That is not that much luggage!