Local Paperwork- Day 4

The first night was a bit rough for all of us. She would wake up every hour- look around and cry. You know she was trying to figure out where she was. We had to wake her up in the morning too (you know it just seems wrong to wake a sleeping baby) but it was b/c it was the local appointments we had. Day 4 was all about local paperwork. Today we went to the registration office, notary, and police station. I couldn't take many pictures- those places are part of the gov.
The registration offices - gave us the certificate that we are her parents now. We took a family picture for the document. So officially the Chinese gov has legally given us her. The notary has to seal it all. We waited in the car at time since some of the places were so crowded.
We then went to the police station to start the paper work to get her Chinese passport so we can travel with her. We will pick it up on Friday. It is in her Chinese name. All these papers we received today are going to be very important next week and when we are coming through immigration in the US.
Our guide, again has been fabulous! She really has it down and we would not have any idea what we needed to do. The night before she goes through the papers we need to bring.

It took all morning- we arrived back at the hotel at 1 pm - just enough time to get her a bottle and all of us a nap. Joylin sleep until 4. We went to a great boiled dumpling place. Did you know dumplings can be steamed, boiled and fried?

Ok- I know what you really want to see...Here are a few pictures:

We had to wake her up.

It is official- We are her parents.

Playing while we wait in the car.




Daddy giving her some cereal. She really needs to fill up on more solid food.

This is our favorite. she is able to cross her fingers. We decided to make it our sign. Our forever family.


From gotcha day- her FF tied her shoes on. Can you see why?