We arrived at the hotel late last night around 10:30. The flight was only 1 hour long so it wasn't bad. Mia did really good. Nothing really phases this girl (except nap time). The hotel and room is really nice, I'll post pictures later. Today we had to go for medical exams first thing after breakfast. This is only a formality, not much of an examination. 
After the exams we stopped by a shopping center that was like a seven story mall with a grocey store inside on the 4th floor, kind of odd. Here is a few pictures of Mia picking out a toy, playing with me, and eating noodles like a pro.
Today is paperwork party day - getting everything together for the consulate visit. Tonight we will eat with the rest of he group over here with AWAA. We enjoy our time with other Americans and Mia really likes playing with the other kids. she isn't shy. Things feel much better now that we are out of that other province. I will have a post of what China is like from the back streets to the overcrowded cities soon, I know most want to see pics of Mia more.
Mia Grace Yi
"Our little girl"
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Why Adopt From China
- Steve, Cindy, Briley and Mia
- At first glance, some of China's beliefs may seem quite different than those we hold in the western world. One example of this is the cultural preference for a male child. There are several reasons why Chinese families might prefer a boy over a girl. In rural provinces, a family's livelihood depends directly on the output of its family members. Because of this, a family with sons would be at a considerable advantage than one with daughters. Historically, it is also the son's honored responsibility to take care of his parents in their old age. A daughter, however, would be expected to care for her husband's parents rather than her own. In this regard, the Chinese believe that having a son is crucial to their livelihood, as well as a form of social security for the parents when they grow older. This situation is further complicated by China's One-Child Policy, which prohibits families from having more than one child. As a result of this policy, there are thousands of abandoned children throughout China, with the vast majority of them being healthy girls.
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Blessings to you,
Naomi
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Angela
(AWAA family)
Love to all,
Kim, Mark, & Makenna
Hugs and prayers, Cindy, Lane, and Zane
P.S. Zane refuses to take naps at home. It's more fun to play. :)
Cant wait till 4 more days.
Love you guys!!!!!!!
See Steve alot of prayers answered, it wasnt even a day until she warmed up to you!
Love to you all!!!
Crystal
Cheryl
Jennifer,Lindsey, & Cat
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