Friday, February 27, 2009
Another Shower
I have to say this shower was much different than any I've had before! My co-workers got together and threw a shower at Margaritas in Portand. We all had a great time! All of our spouses joined us too. It really warmed my heart that everyone took time out of their busy schedules to celebrate our pending arrival! Great company, wonderful gifts, good food, and delicious margaritas! We just continue to be blessed!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Trip itinerary from MAPS
Thursday, March 19: Depart for Hong Kong from the Portland International Jetport
Friday, March 20: Arrive in Hong Kong and spend 2 nights.
Saturday, March 21: Sightseeing.
Sunday, March 22: Depart for Changsha (Hunan Province). Aina (our guide) will meet you at the airport in Changsha. You will most likely be staying at the Dolton Hotel, which will be booked for you.
Monday, March 23: You will most likely be united with your child on this day and begin child-specific paperwork.
Tuesday, March 24: Civil registration and notary paperwork.
Wednesday, March 25--Thursday, March 26: Sightseeing in Changsha.
Friday, March 27: Pick-up the child’s Chinese passport in late afternoon.
Saturday, March 28: Depart for Guangzhou (Guangdong Province) on a late morning flight. You will most likely be staying at the White Swan Hotel, which will be booked for you. Remember to bring you swimsuit! The White Swan has two wonderful outdoor swimming pools.
Sunday, March 29: Free day. In the evening, the Aina will likely hold the meeting to go over all of the visa paperwork (please note that she may choose to conduct this meeting on another day or time).
Monday, March 30: In the early morning, Aina will take you directly to the photo shop to have your child’s visa photo taken. Then you will walk to the medical facility to have the visa medical conducted.
Tuesday, March 31: Scheduled visa appointment (as of today, this is hypothetical only!!).
Wednesday, April 1: Aina will accompany you to the Consulate to take the group oath and pick up your child’s visa (which enables him/her to enter the U.S.).
Thursday, April 2: Free day.
Friday, April 3: Depart Guangzhou in the early morning for Hong Kong. Later that day, depart Hong Kong for Chicago and then on to Portland.
Friday, March 20: Arrive in Hong Kong and spend 2 nights.
Saturday, March 21: Sightseeing.
Sunday, March 22: Depart for Changsha (Hunan Province). Aina (our guide) will meet you at the airport in Changsha. You will most likely be staying at the Dolton Hotel, which will be booked for you.
Monday, March 23: You will most likely be united with your child on this day and begin child-specific paperwork.
Tuesday, March 24: Civil registration and notary paperwork.
Wednesday, March 25--Thursday, March 26: Sightseeing in Changsha.
Friday, March 27: Pick-up the child’s Chinese passport in late afternoon.
Saturday, March 28: Depart for Guangzhou (Guangdong Province) on a late morning flight. You will most likely be staying at the White Swan Hotel, which will be booked for you. Remember to bring you swimsuit! The White Swan has two wonderful outdoor swimming pools.
Sunday, March 29: Free day. In the evening, the Aina will likely hold the meeting to go over all of the visa paperwork (please note that she may choose to conduct this meeting on another day or time).
Monday, March 30: In the early morning, Aina will take you directly to the photo shop to have your child’s visa photo taken. Then you will walk to the medical facility to have the visa medical conducted.
Tuesday, March 31: Scheduled visa appointment (as of today, this is hypothetical only!!).
Wednesday, April 1: Aina will accompany you to the Consulate to take the group oath and pick up your child’s visa (which enables him/her to enter the U.S.).
Thursday, April 2: Free day.
Friday, April 3: Depart Guangzhou in the early morning for Hong Kong. Later that day, depart Hong Kong for Chicago and then on to Portland.
Monday, February 23, 2009
A Baby Shower
On Saturday, February 21st our family and friends gave a shower at our church in Portland. It was awesome! The Berglunds all made the trip from the Boston area, all the Vails were there, my two aunts, and many dear friends. It was lots of fun! Amanda and Kelsey kept me company in front of everyone while Anna, Julie (my nieces) and Elizabeth (one of my favorite little persons) ensured I ALWAYS had a gift to open.
The cake had a picture of Natalie on it and no one wanted to cut that portion of the cake! It was really cute - tasty too! Lot's of good food, great gifts, and lasting memories. We feel so blessed by it all.
The cake had a picture of Natalie on it and no one wanted to cut that portion of the cake! It was really cute - tasty too! Lot's of good food, great gifts, and lasting memories. We feel so blessed by it all.Saturday, February 21, 2009
Worth the wait
Finally! After all this time we have a glimpse of the child we've been waiting for! Luo Yi Ya was born on 4/23/08 in the Hunan Province of China. What a beautiful baby!
On January 22nd, 2009 we received our referral with the pictures you see here. At the time of the photos she was seven months old. We have named her Natalie Grace Luo Berglund. Natalie after her paternal grandmother, Grace for God's awesome grace, and Luo after her Chinese given name. We will travel to China this month to be united with her. We are so excited and can't wait!
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