Last day in Guangzhou

Today is our last day in Guangzhou. In 2 hours we will head to the U.S. Consulate and the adoption will be official. We leave tomorrow morning (early) for the flight to Hong Kong. It is another really sticky day but no rain at least. We spent the morning packing, realizing we need to buy one more suitcase (OK we love to shop and the prices are so cheap), and actually shopping. I think we got the last of the stuff except the shirts I had made which won't be ready until tonight (they better fit right). It is funny how all of the shop keepers know my parents. The one even ran out of the store to let them know some earrings came in that they were looking for earlier in the week. They kind of know me but since Malia has nap time and an early bed time they don't know us unless we are with my parents. Both of my parents have been fabulous on this trip and have helped more than I can say.

I don't have many photos today and we can't take pictures at the consulate. I do have some pictures from the dinner cruise we did last night on the Pearl River. The boat was nice and Malia loved to look out the window at the water and the lights. Most of these buildings we can see from our hotel room (thanks to mom for thinking to upgrade). It is neat since they do a light show every evening at 8 and 9. This time we were on the boat versus watching from the hotel window. The other photos are Malia with her new sunglasses that Grandma brought for her. Everyone on the street laughed (even the Chinese people). It was funny to see their reactions.

We can't wait to be home and catch everyone up on all of the updates and photos that just can't fit on the blog (or I don't have time to add). Thank you to all for the comments. It has been wonderful for me and my parents to read them each day.