Medical, paperwork and play

Good morning friends and family! We are on the homestretch now and finished up all paperwork and Chinese adoption appointments today. Lori took Max to his medical appointment where everything was just fine. He did not cry and laughed and entertained the doctors. The exam is really no big deal - they just make sure they can hear, see how much they weight [almost 30 pounds with his clothes on], take their temp and check their little bodies over. While they were at the medical exam Mark and McKaden had a little Daddy Date - Starbucks, playing animals and computer time for McKaden. Max and Lori made their way slowly to Starbucks, shopping along the way. Once they got to coffee they were surrounded by young children speaking to them in english. There were from the international school and they were on a scavenger hunt - they had to ask your name, your favorite color and sport. While surrounded by about 15 kids out of Starbucks came Mark and McKaden! It was fun to talk with the kids, McKaden included, and help with their homework. After that we strolled the island and visited the playground.


During naptime Lori went to finish the last of the paperwork for the adoption - WooHoo! Evening time was playroom and out to dinner with the families who have joined us to finish their adoption with the consulate appointment. We have gone from two families to six - the mini van to the bus. Our night was finished with ice cream and a lot of laughter. McKaden even asked if she could sit by her bother - now that is progress. They continue to ride around in the stroller together - thank goodness I brought the Maclaren as the chinese strollers would not stand up to their weight! Max usually sits on the bottom and McKaden sits on his lap, he wraps his arms around her and she holds on to him .. it is SO cute!