Zai Jian China!

What an amazing journey this has been, we have met families who are now connected to us in such a powerful unique way that in my eyes make them a part of our family, watching the other families be united with their daughters at the same time, watching a family be born in front of my eyes was truely the most amazing time of my life. They are such good people and i feel blessed to have them apart of our travel group!! Much love to you guys, you know who you are ;-]
This trip has changed my life forever, this country has changed my life forever, and i am so glad that we were able to come here to see Chloe's birth country so that one day when she is older we can tell her what a rich country China is. The people here are really nice and many have become our friends, that in turn has made it even harder to say goodbye. Out of all the experiences of my life, the moment i first saw Chloe in person has to top them all. I fell in love with her, and i fell hard. That day, "Chloe day" will forever live inside me, and everytime i watch the video of that moment i will be reminded of how God has changed my life. The emotions have been overwhelming and my life FINALLY has so much more meaning to it, making this trip the hardest yet best trip of my life! We (my parents and i ) cannot thank the Chinese people enough for trusting us to raise one of their precious girls.
So now it is time to finish packing and load up the laptop and fly home, so Chloe can start her new life in America. Much love to those who have prayed for us and continue to pray for us, we will see you in North Carolina!! Next time i post, Chloe Madison Xian Jones will be an American!!
Love,
Chuck, Pam, Lindsey and Chloe Madison Xian Jones
and now for pics of our last day in China..the country that gave us this sweet girl!!

Dad and his 2 girls holding the last breakfast coupon this morning!
Dad and Chloe giggling in the Swan Room
Our new friends from The Home of Love..we will miss them
Yet more friends who have been so very kind to my family
Some preschool kids me, mom and Chloe saw today before lunch..they can say hello in english!
I love making her laugh and love the way her nose curls up
Bonding while viewing the Pearl River
Strollin...
Chloe took her first steps (with help from mom) during her last visit to the Swan Room
Packed and ready to go...Chloe wanted to make sure we didn't forget her..lol

Sightseeing day 2..visiting a park, a tea factory and the electronic market

Ok so long day! Im really tired right now, just got Chloe to sleep and fixin to go to bed myself so im going to just put a couple of highlights from the day then post some pics! So we started out going to a very cool park in China today, and man was it beautiful!! Then we went to a tea factory which was a very good cultural experience and tonight we went to check out this huge market (kinda like a mall) with just electronics in it..awesome! So heres some pics for you to fiest your eyes on...=)

Yet another great shirt hehe
Maja and Chloe at breakfast Me and Chloe in the lobby of WS (White Swan)
The four of us strollin in the park (love this pic!)

Workin on my "Kill Bill" pose..haha

Beautiful park

this man at the park came by with his 2 birds and let me hold them..the white one tried to eat my hat..lol

This ones for you Lisa..dad and his baby with his Margaritaville shirt..lol

At the tea factory

Our awesome guide Elvin and Chloe!!

And to end this busy day, me and mom took Chloe to the Swan Room, a place inside the hotel for kids to play at...Chloe and her orphanage friend Madison had a blast!!

Chloe checks out the cool toys while Madison just watches

Trying to stand up!

"yay! A ball!" Chloe seemed to like it!

These kids are really wanting that ball...lol..competition starts at a young age..hehe

Now im off to get some shut eye..tomorrows another busy day of sightseeing!!

Pretty in Pink

Today has been very interesting to say the least...Chloe is starting to feel better so thats good! We went to the Civil Affairs Office round 2 pm for the last time to get some legal things finalized then off to the police station to get Chloe's offical Visa picture made and now we are resting (Chloe is snoozing) and then i think we are going with the Newsome family to Lucys and maybe to shop some!! Well enjoy todays pics...

Matching sisters =)
Happy family of four
Love love the outfit my big sissy bought me!

A building in Guangzhou

views from the town and apartments

This is what Chloe thinks of the bus and buildings...boring!

Resting after a long afternoon out

I think we have a futre Olympic gymnast here..lol..she LOVES doing splits!

I told you she was a sleeping angel! (look at the shirt!)

Oh yea i about forgot Chloe wants me to tell you that today is one of her special friends Madison's 1st birthday (Madison and Chloe were at the same orphanage and her big bro and me have been chillin during this trip..lol) we all got cake in honor of her special day..so HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY MADISON MEI!! LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING WITH YOU 2NITE!!LOVE YOU LOTS! CHLOE MADISON XIAN!

Madison (in green) and Chloe (yellow) right after Gotcha day!!