Monday, March 24, 2008

Medical Exam Day

Well this morning we started off the day with Mason-Kate's medical exam and visa photo....she did great! We are the proud parents of a 22lb healthy baby girl....well, at least that is what today's visit said. She can hear (this was tested by them simply jingling a toy on either side of her head to see if she would respond - she did), she doesn't have any kind of infections....not sure how they know this but we said ok, she is crawling, she can roll over, she can pull up, she can cruise, she waves bye bye, she blows kisses, and her lungs are strong - this we know by the way she screams at bathtime....we have met so many different people while in Guangzhou, all of which are adopting....you see American couples everywhere with babies, girls and boys, and older children who are all being adopted....a lot of couples here have more than one Chinese child....one family in our group is on their third Chinese adoption. So, anyway, that is our day really.....the boys have reached their breaking point I think....they have been so good and enjoyed every moment of the trip thus far....but, every good thing must have an end, right?....today we are trying to give them some free time (it's a beautiful day), time to play at a local playground, they are going to the pool to swim and then we are going to eat American food....tomorrow we are to visit Yuntai Park....

Entrance to the doctor's office; MK asleep before her exam


MK at the central gardens; Pic of the gardens


Pryce exercising with the locals; Schoolkids at play

Cool tree; The White Swan Hotel


Views from our hotel room


5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm noticing from the pictures that the boys seem to be dressed in either identical or similar color shirts. VERY SMART move on your part Beth! At least you only have one color to look for in a crowd. This is an incredible experience for you all, especially the guys. Glad you can have a "down" day and that American is available to comfort worn out travelers. I'm loving the morning "Readings of MK, Colin, and Pryce". Hang in there, relax when you can, and you'll be home very soon.

Carol W.

Houston said...

Hi B,

She is beautiful! Congratulations Drafts family!

Lots of love,
Houston

Anonymous said...

Good morning to you all. Each morning I anticipate the pictures of your beautiful family; the Chinese countryside and urban vists; and reading your adventures. I vicariously live through your marvelous writings, and we look forward to meeting your newest addition, Mason-Kate.

Mary and Lewis Monroe

Allison said...

MK is just beautiful! We look forward to meeting her!!
Allison & Geoff

Unknown said...

Hey Beth, Ryan, Colin, Pryce, and Mason Kate,

We just got this address from Nannie, and wanted to let you all know how happy we are for ya'll. MK is sooo pretty, and I can't wait to see her. She is so blessed to have each of you as family....know her big brothers will be the best! Beth, I just read about your bouncy plane ride....did Ryan have a hand/arm left? Ryan, you did such a good job in choosing the beautiful orange clothing. MK looked very pretty in that color! Hope to see ya'll soon. Love, Nancy and Kenny