Day 15 US Consulate for Visa

Today was a pretty relaxed day.  We started off the morning pretty early to go to the US Consulate for an appointment to apply for the visa.  This was a very short trip and very well organized.  We were only gone for about 2 hours and then we were back.  We had to do group pictures today as well. This was interesting.  We did these about 11:30 which was right in the middle of lunch and nap time for a lot of these kids.  All the kids were dressed up in some sort of an outfit, either casual or traditional Chinese wear.  Sarah Grace had on one of her new dresses that I got her while we were here.  She did pretty good for the pictures, but it was tough.  She was so tired.  She laid her head on my shoulder and went asleep within minutes while we were waiting to do the group pictures.  I was moving her and playing with her to try and keep her awake until we got back to the room and could give her a bottle.  This would not be good if she had slept enough to get her a cat nap and then no nap after her bottle.  The good news is that she did end up waking up and she slept for over 2 hours today for her nap.  We then walked across the parking lot to a little shop trying to find some sort of bag or suit case for her.  The cool thing about shopping in China is that you get to bargain with them.  The CCAI rep on the bus was talking today to everyone about going shopping.  Her comment was if you want to get a good deal, take Chris.  Everyone knows I like a good deal.  It is pretty easy here.  Just name your price and walk away.  They will get there.  The saying in China is "No Bargain, No Fun".  Anyway, after an interesting dinner at a shop across from the hotel, we were back.  Ready to play and have fun for a bit and then bath time followed by sleep!  Can't wait.  She fought it for a bit tonight, but finally gave up the battle.  Tonight is the final night here and tomorrow afternoon we are heading to Hong Kong.  That will be exciting as that is the last night before we fly out.  Not sure how she will do on a 13 hour flight, but I can say I have never looked forward to a flight as much as I have this one.  I am so ready.  We should get her visa tomorrow afternoon and then we off.  Some may wonder why she needs a visa.  For now, she has gotten a Chinese passport as part of this 2 weeks worth of waiting and work.  Anyone entering or leaving China has to have a visa.  This goes in her Chinese passport.  Although officially our little Sarah Grace Hyman, she doesn't become a US Citizen until she lands on US soil.  We will get the passport when we get back.  So looking forward to home and my wife!!!!!!