Journey to Aubrey Mei: Big Day!

We had another great day in China!! First we were off to take the "Oath" at the US Consulate--Aubrey was dressed in her special red, white and blue outfit from Aunt Sha for the occasion. She looked so sweet. We had to answer a few questions at the window and Aubrey Mei was blowing kisses and waving to all the Consulate workers through the window. What a sweetie!! Poor Aunt Sharon got a little emotional and was crying along with Aubrey during the Oath! Then back to the hotel for our big breakfast-- when I say big, I mean it. They give you anything you want- a huge buffet of food. Had a 30 minute group meeting and Aunt Sha once again stayed with Aubrey. She did great again and was fast asleep when I got back to the room-- she just loves Aunt Sha! We went to the Pearl market at @ 2:30 and I got a Pearl necklace for Aubrey Mei. Then off to the famous White Swan on Shamian Island for the group photo on the red couch! Could not believe Aubrey cooperated for the photo - well cooperating may be a stretch, she did not cry, but poor GracieLin sitting next to her got alot of pushing around by Aubrey Mei. Both these children are from the Fuzhou orphanage and we believe they are very familiar with each other - I am sure they played together many times! Many of us went to Lucy's on the island for dinner --Yeah, some American food! After dinner -- more shopping. Bargains, Bargains, Bargains - we think!? Tomorrow we are just taking it easy and enjoying the hotel - Some of the families are leaving tomorrow. I was so emotional today - so excited about coming home soon, but also in tears over having to say goodbye tomorrow to such wonderful new friends. Lucy, Eric with cute little Maggie and John, Paula, Parker, Carter and precious GracieLin leave tomorrow. I will miss them so much and will be forever grateful to them for all the kindness they have shown me and Aubrey Mei during our time in China. I hope so much we all keep in touch! Having trouble downloading images -- will have to try tomorrow am. Sorry Mom!