Adios Muchachos

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There is sooo much more I wanted to write tonight. It's pushin' 10pm and we are literally throwing things into suitecases. We decided at the very last minute to go on the harbor cruise for dinner. We went with Joe and Nicole Ferris....who are a totall blast. We took the oath at the US Consulate today...total formality and drug out. We are going to miss China. We have had such a total blast and really love China. We can't wait to bring the girls back on a heritage tour...which CCAI is now doing. OUr favorite guide James is the director of these new heritage tours. We have to have our bags out by 5am....argggg. We want to go home but know how exstremely difficult it will be. Jessica is not yet 3 years old and she'll be all over us like a rash. We'll all be soooo tired and with the time change. I also have gotten worse...my head is so full of junk. Oh well. To everyone who is coming to Guangzhou... you have to visit HEBE. No lie this woman will give you the bargain of the century. Go down the main drag...past Sherry's (which is all but closed down), past Double Happines, past Jessica's place and make a right. Her shop is small but I tell you.....dresses are 4 US dollars and outfits that have 2 pieces are 5 dollars. And when you need a BIG suitcase...12 Bucks. This woman is awesome. Seriously tell her Aimee sent you. I have also done all of us a favor and have explained what a diaper bag is. You will NOT find a cute diaper bag in China. Trust me....I have looked high and low. Diaper bags are not needed in China. The mom's don't load up the babies to have lunch with girlfriends or coffee at Starbucks. When I explained to Hebe how much us American mommies are willing to spend on a diaper bag...she about had a heart attack. Another woman was quick to show her the Petunia Picklebottom diaper bag. When I asked Hebe what she tought we spent on those in the states, she said $30???? I said, try $150.00 US Dollars. When she converted this to Yuen...she about died. I explained to her that if she were to "copy" the cute Asian diaper bag look she would be very rich very soon. Needlesss to say Hebe is working on something and should have something in about a month. She also has my email address. Today was gorgeous....are really good send off to a once in a life time trip to China. Sorry if my writting is that of a 5 year old, trying to get my rump into bed. I promise to write more once we are home and my eyes can focus. Thank you everyone for following our journey, hope you have enjoyed it. We certainly have LOVED sharing this with all of you. I can't wait to show of our little Emma Bear. I will post the meeting of Emma and her big sis Jessica. This may take awhile....jetlag is the worst thing I have ever felt and it will probably take a good while to get over. Please keep Phil's grandmother and Emma's great grandmother in your thoughts. We have learned since being in China that she is not doing well and well........Phil's father who was to meet us in San Diego has taken the red eye home to be with his mother. We love you Cora Lee.