We Have Tatum!

Hi Everyone,
We have Tatum! She didn't cry when they brought her in. She grabbed onto Dennis and has not let go yet. She won't let me touch her, but Hve gotten a few smiles and she took some snacks out of my hands. We had to go to all the different offices to do paperwork and we are very tired. Everyone is now sleeping, including Dennis.
She is too cute! Her lip looks really great and she eat so much at dinner. Colin seems to like her, but she doesn't want him yet. She si also pretty smart. She is a great walker and climber. She doesn't hold her own bottle, but shakes her head no when she doesn't want something.

Here in Nanchang

Hi Everyone,
We have arrived in Nanchang and are at the Gloria Plaza Hotel. It is a big room with plenty of space to play. The agency's guide, Mary, met us outside customs and brought us to the hotel. Nanchang is a very large city with lots of skyscrapers. The agency also had us checked in before we got there and had a crib all set up for Tatum!
Last night, we got to sleep around 11:00 and Colin woke us up at 4:00! We were all showered and ready for breakfast by 6:30. Colin had a breakfast of waffles and watermelon. The flight was a little bumpy getting here, but it was fine.
Colin is now sound asleep on the bed.
We meet Tatum tomorrow at 11:00. That will be 11:00 pm to you guys. If you're still up, I will post pictures of our Gotcha.
I'm very proud of my girls at Nationals. Keep up the good work. I'm especially happy for my soloists that got their first golds in Nationals. I knew you could do it!

Hong Kong at Last!

Hi Everyone, we made it to Hong Kong! The flight went well and Colin was great. He only cried when we were coming in for the landing because his ears hurt. He slept for 7 1/2 hours on the flight, so I'm sure that he will not sleep tonight. Dennis and I slept a little bit and are dragging, but excited. Tomorrow, we fly to Nanchang and go to the Gloria Plaza Hotel. I'll post more when we get there!

We're In Newark!

As I write this, we are sitting in the Newark Liberty Airport. Our flight from Boston was short! Colin did a great job. He was mesmerized looking out the window during takeoff and landing. We have another 3 hours until our flight leaves for Hong Kong. We're going to have some lunch and then let Colin run around so that hopefully he'll konk out on the plane! I'll post tomorrow when we get to the airport in Hong Kong!

We're off in the Morning!

We are heading to the airport tomorrow morning at 6:30! Everything is packed and we are just finishing up Tatum's room.

To all my girls at National's...I love you and am so proud of the hard work you put in this year. Focus, breathe, work together, and have fun. Go out there and nail everything! I'll be thinking about you on the plane. Don't forget to email me how you did. I'll see you soon!
Love,
Ms. Debbi