Back to Beijing...

Grace continues to do better each day with her new forever family. She is now comfortable with all of us and readily goes to each of us while hesitating with strangers. She is such a hoot; we all enjoy her antics and expressions. She knows immediately when we're talking to her vs. each other and usually responds with a grin. She continues to talk a blue streak and is mimicking a lot of gestures. Last night was the first night that she slept through. She fusses a bit at bed time but quickly settles. Our time in Beijing is jam-packed, however Grace is very easy-going with her schedule.

Yesterday, we completed our stay in Xi'an with a visit to the city wall where Murray and the boys had a chance to rent bicycles and ride around a portion of the wall (thanks to Paul and Gillian for the idea - we loved it!), while Diane, Grace and our guide for the day (Rebecca) strolled along. The wall was built 600 years ago and is the last remaining, completely intact city wall in China. We also had a brief visit to a 1,000 year old Pagoda.

Before heading for the airport, we picked up one last very important document - Grace's passport! We flew back to Beijing last evening, met some other families at the airport and travelled together back to our hotel. Grace did very well on her first flight and slept some, but we're still a little nervous about the 13 hour flight home!

Today we photographed the children, prepared our paperwork for the Visa and Sponsorship applications and took a trip to the Beijing Zoo. The Pandas were the highlight. It was a beautiful day in Beijing to be outside enjoying the sunshine after 5 days of fog, rain, snow and sleet in Xi'an.

We are enjoying getting to know our little Gracie and are falling more and more in love with her each day.