Consulate Appt Day

Today was our Consulate appointment date.  We didn't actually have to go to it.  Our agency guide went for all of the families and everything went fine.  All paperwork is done. 

At noon, our entire group met at The White Swan Hotel for the famous "red couch" photo. There are a bunch of red couches at the hotel and it has become a tradition for adoptive families to have pictures taken of the children on the red couches. Usually, the children wear traditional Chinese clothing for the photos. It was fun shopping for Dexter's little outfit! The tradition has been going on for years. Most of the kids did really good.  A few cried, but we still got some good pictures. 

After lunch, I brought Dexter back to the room for a nap and Missy went to get a foot massage.  For $10 US you get a 90 minute massage that includes some work on your neck, back and arms too. She really enjoyed it and said that it was probably the best massage she's ever had.

Tonight, we went on a dinner cruise on the Pearl River. I wouldn't want to swim in it, even though the locals do, but it was great to take a dinner cruise on! The buildings along the river light up at dusk, so it was a really amazing cruise down the river. We went as a group with the other families from our agency and everyone really enjoyed it. The buffet was authentic Chinese food. Got to try some duck tonight. Dexter really enjoyed the food, too. He is now starting to eat a little better at meal time. He's also discovered Oreos.

Only one more full day here. We are excited to get home to see Elli and Zane and so everyone can meet Dexter, but also a little sad to be leaving Dexter's natural home. The people here have been very kind. We've really enjoyed it here.