Graceland

Gracie has a whole closet full of hand-me-downs. Her toys are all worn in. Her crib is Molly's old one. The least we could do is give Gracie her own blog.
To follow along head over to Our Graceland. Hopefully we will have uncensored access to blogger and be able to post updates almost daily. Right now the schedule is to meet Gracie on the 6th but keep in mind the time difference. We'll be a day ahead of the states.
We love all the people who follow along and comments from home will make it feel not so far away during our 3 week (!) trip so don't be shy about leaving comments. And forward along the blog address for anyone who you think might want to see it.
As I write this it is just about 24 hours until we board a plane. We are (mostly) packed and ready to go. Wish us luck!

Travel Approval!

We finally got the email we've been waiting for, the one that tells us we have travel approval, it came yesterday morning!  The email gave us a travel window estimating that we will arrive in China on December 4th and return home on December 18th, just in time for our family of four to enjoy a Merry Christmas together at home.  Right now we are busy looking at International flight options but won't be able to book anything until the beginning of next week when we have firm dates.

We're on our way Gracie . . . we'll be there soon!!!

Halloween

Halloween has become Molly's favorite holiday. It all has to do with dress up. Her costume was Olivia the pig (from the books) Her dress was a one of a kind creation Marie found on line. Molly loved it. Mom and Dad played along with pig ears and noses. She also designed her first pumpkin, below. Dad cut it out but it was entirely her design. All in all it was a great night. Nana G and Poppy came up to go trick or treating with her and she stayed up until 10:00. Now, to gently take 90% of the candy away...