On the downhill side :-)

We are finally on the downhill side of the adoption part. Our Article 5 which I think contains Isabel's visa approval and some other official documents will be picked up at the US consulate on Tuesday and delivered to the CCWA which is the agency that handles all adoptions. They will then issue travel approval anywhere from Friday (PMs bday!) to next Friday. After we receive TA we can book tickets and make our appointment at the US consulate where we finalize paperwork! We are praying that we can still travel Dec 1-15th to allow us to recover from jetlag before christmas and the boys will have two weeks to recover before going back to school. We also were able to get an OK from Grayson's principal to be able to go and he will be able to make up work. I was relieved over that. We have two 14 hour plane rides so plenty of time for school work :) They are also going to follow us and our journey on a map. That will be fun for the class :)
I have started to shop a little for the trip. Adding to my small pharmacy I am bringing and clothes easy to layer for the boys and us. We will be in Beijing for a few days where it will be VERY cold (15*) and then south were it is milder. So we have to pack for two climates. If you lay a map of the US over China, we will be about equivalent to being in Maine while in Beijing, Mississippsi/Alabama while in Hunan, and New Orleans while in Hong Kong. So it will be much milder there. I am procrastinating the packing. I hate to pack and packing for three kids and me for three climates for two weeks makes me get hives. I have it all thrown into her room until I can make myself do it :)
I have gotten some things made for her. So excited and hope it fits! I forget what 19 lbs looks like. My boys were 19 lbs at 6 months.
We have continued to be unbelievably blessed by so Many. You have no idea how much every bit counts and is appreciated!! Our tshirt fundraiser is bringing in around $1000! Our friends continue to give of themselves. We are beyond blessed!! Each one if you helped to bring her to our family and will be a part of her legacy. We love you!!