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Old 02-15-2008, 05:24 AM
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Eye Popping Checking in from Beijing

Why am I posting from Beijing? Because I can!

It's hard to believe we're really here, but we are! Hooray!

We'll try to keep up-to-date on the blog.

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Old 02-15-2008, 06:25 AM
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YAY! Glad you made it! Our friends Shelly and Brent just got there, too. I was just enjoying their posts about their Forbidden City/Tiananmen Square tours from today.

Off to check out your blog now!
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Old 02-15-2008, 07:30 AM
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Karen,

Thanx for sharing!

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Old 02-15-2008, 10:18 AM
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Karen! I was just thinking about you last night, and checked your blog for updates.
Thinking about you and the big event!!
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Old 02-15-2008, 10:30 AM
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So glad you made it safely! Enjoy your time there mama!!
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Old 02-15-2008, 03:15 PM
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Wooo Hoooo!

Glad to know you're there and you're safe.
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Old 02-15-2008, 03:26 PM
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So glad you got there safe and sound. Enjoy your time.
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Old 02-15-2008, 05:21 PM
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Woohoo!!
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Old 02-15-2008, 10:31 PM
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Have a safe trip and congratulations!
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Old 02-15-2008, 10:33 PM
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YAY!!!!!! I am glad you made it!!!!!
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Old 02-16-2008, 06:33 AM
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So glad you're finally there!

Loved your blog btw!
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Old 02-16-2008, 06:48 AM
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So glad that you made it safe and sound! I just read your blog for today and it sounds like you are having a wonderful time. I've put your blog in my bookmark toolbar so I can keep up with you each day! You'll soon have your little one in your arms forever Keep those pictures and journal entries coming...when you get a minute here and there.
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Old 02-16-2008, 07:06 AM
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I am loving following your blog! So neat to see you in many of the very same places that my DH and I stood a mere months ago. I miss China!!
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February 2005: Filed Formal Application
April 2005: completed Home Study visits
June 2005: Filed I-600A
July 16, 2005: Fingerprints done!
August 26, 2005: Home study sent to BCIS!
October 18, 2005: I-171 Arrived!
November 7, 2005: dossier to agency!!
November 11, 2005: DTC!!
November 22, 2005 LID!!!!!!!!

DOR September 4, 2007!!!!!!!
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Old 02-16-2008, 06:27 PM
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We are packing up this morning to leave for Tianjin. It's a couple of hours away by bus. Then tomorrow we meet Micah for the first time! I'm scared and excited. But that's what it's all about!!!!!
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Old 02-16-2008, 07:23 PM
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