Our last full day in HK was great...I enjoyed the gym at the hotel to get reenergized while ray rested then we walked the city again...went to Kowloon Park and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. We met Liz and her mom for lunch...yes we actually knew someone in HK. they took us to an authetic local chinese restraunt, ordered for us and it was delicious!! i had to use chopsticks the entire time...and did great i might add. we went back to the hotel for a long nap while it rained, then enjoyed the harbour one last night as well as adventured out into the city to see local night life! i do believe we saw the HK version of the Sex in the City ladies. The fashion here is amazing. I love the different looks and how they just "own it". but today we leave and fly to Changsha...meet our guide, get settled in the hotel and rest up for Gotcha Day tomorrow...and the whole reason are here...little miss Zoey!!!

FIRST FULL DAY IN HONG KONG - and What a full day it was. i was awake at 4am local time and watched the sunrise while ray slept until 6am. By 7:30 we had coffee, showered, ate breakfast and were on the harbour walk! by 8am we were doing Tai Chi with some locals near the Avenue of Stars. We ventured out into the city and though subways to experience "local living". by 10:30 we were back at the hotel for a beer! Quite refreshing! after some lunch and a short rest break we went to Victoria's Peak via the Peak tram. but first had to get to the Ferry and then catch a taxi. A quick dinner for Ray to regroup and then we went up to the skyview for 360 degree views of the city and the harbour. The Peak was amazing...funny thing was within just 10 minutes the weather went from hot, humid and sunny to windy, cool (still humid) and heavy dense fog rolling off the mountain tops...it was amazing! next back to the Avenue of the Stars for the Festival of lights show...it was nice...but when you grow with Disney light shows...it was nothing special!! now we are back in the hotel...9pm local time and going to bed! Just 2 more days to Zoey!!

We made it to Hong Kong...so far its amazing! The flight was long and delayed but no worries, we made it!! i can't seem to find my USB cable to post pics just yet...but i will. Today once we have breakfast and coffee...we need Hong Kong dollars and i hope to go to Victoria's Peak. Talk to you all later...just 3 days from getting Zoey!!

last night before we head to China...packing is complete! now here's the list of what we are bringing for Zoey...(lets see just how much we over packed)
14 jars baby food, 1 box rice cereal, 1 large can soy formula, box of cheerios and 8 pack of powder Pedialyte, 32 diapers, 4 swimmer diapers, 2 packs wipes, 1 bottle bath and shower gel, teether, 1 baby Bjorn, 1 diaper changing pad, 3 bibs, pacifier, toy phone, 1 stuffed puppy toy, pooh toy, 2 pairs of shoes, 5 pairs socks, 2 sweaters, 10 dress/short sets, 6 onsies, thermometer, oragel, 2 sippy cups, 3 bowls, 12 toss away spoons, 2 bottles and 35 drop in bags, 4 nipples, 2 bathing suits, 6 pairs PJs, 1 swim cover up, 2 long pant outfits, baby Motrin, 1 hairband with jeweled flower!!! i think she has more than i do! Cannot wait to meet her and share all our photos with you!! next time i post we will be in China!! Love you all!!

Well its the Sat before we leave to go get Zoey...last time i will wake up on a Sat morning in my bed without her here with us!!! Ray put the car seat in, i have all her clothes laid out and ready to pack...and the nursery is really coming together!! Tomorrow we will go shopping for final items needed for Zoey like bottles and snacks and formula. Also a few more items for the caregivers and snacks for us. Monday i will start packing...we will see how that goes and how much stuff i have to leave behind!

What a SURPRISE we received today...updated information and pictures!!! Did not expect new information before we left much less 5 new pictures...so here she is:
20 lbs
27 inches long
head is 17 inches
and her feet are 4.33 inches...now i wonder what size this is???
definitely need to buy this child some new shoes!!!

Happy 9th Anniversary to Husband and me...we received our US consulate date so that means we officially received our travel dates...To be in Changsha on May 30...receive sweet Zoey Reece in our arms on May 31st. Go to Guangzhou on June 5th, Consulate appointment June 8th, Oath Ceremony on June 9th (she will be 11 months old that day) and get her Visa on June 10th. Leave Guangzhou June 11th!! This is the MOST wonderful Anniversary present ever...and Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!