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to China for Clementine: a day to rest

Yesterday was our consulate appointment.

Before we could do that, we had to run upstairs to revisit the medical doctors who had seen Clementine on Saturday.IMG_0582.JPG

Thankfully we got the all clear and we were given her medical paperwork to submit with our visa paperwork.

One hand-raising oath, some passport checking and a few fingerprints later, and we were done.

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Momentous. Exciting.

But no cameras allowed. Wah.

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Our tour option for the day was the Guangzhou zoo and the Pearl River cruise. But decided to opt out – to keep Clementine’s outings to a minimum.

Turned out to be a really good call. After feeding Clementine a bottle and some rice cereal, she napped. And napped.

3 1/2 hours.

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She woke up in such a good mood.

We decided to go over to Shamian Island for a quick stroll.

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To see the sights.

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Buy a souvenir or two.

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And grab an ice cream cone, of course.

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We even got to see the beautiful Pearl River by night.

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We might have visited Lucy’s for a basket of the yummiest fries ever, too. No picture necessary.

Today we will return to Shamian Island for pictures of Clementine in her silks.

Sty tuned. It should be fun.

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11.24.14 · To China for Clementine 9

Comments

  1. Kelleyn says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Almost home!

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  2. christiecestonewilson says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Oh my – such a wonderful day – I am beyond thrilled for you all – and that nap! Way to go Clementine

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  3. Sarah says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    Wow, it looks like Clementine is a daddy’s girl already! So sweet! Glad to hear things are going well over there!

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  4. Sue Belcher Lucas says

    November 24, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    Yes indeed Daddys girl ! So blessed all the way around ! God is so awesome ! A very beautiful family !

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  5. tg says

    November 24, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    these pics are so precious!!!

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  6. diana says

    November 25, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Stef, you are doing an amazing job of capturing your journey to Clementine. Your photos are gorgeous!!! What a precious soul she is. So thankful that she has been released to come home. What a joyous Thanksgiving it will be! Hugs from MN! Love, Diana

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  7. Marla Sgarbossa says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Gorgeous pictures! Love seeing your sweet Clementine with daddy. And as for the bride & groom, they couldn’t have done a better job posing for you if you had asked them!

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  8. Nancy says

    November 25, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Gorgeous pictures – she is SUCH a little doll!!! And it does indeed look like she has the wrap on Daddy 🙂

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  9. Margo Young-Gardey says

    November 25, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    It is so amazing to see the transformation happening to this little angel….such a beautiful smile and so much more at peace. God Bless you all.

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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