We Made it to Guangzhou

We made it to Guangzhou today and our flight was uneventful. Thanks for your prayers, Mary Kate did very well. She did not like being strapped in with the seatbelt on the flight, but she managed. We are staying at The White Swan Hotel, which has been nicknamed the "Baby Hotel" because there are so many Western families with Chinese adopted children who stay here. It is a very nice resort hotel with a playroom, 2 swimming pools and a Starbucks around the corner. Mary Kate has really turned the corner during the past day or so. We no longer believe that her personality is mild as she is quite vocal and independent. She knows what she wants and is quick to let you know, she and Lily certainly have something in common here! She utters many sounds, but they do not sound like words to us other than mama. She also walks well, but is not terribly steady because she does walk with a limp due to her congenital hip dislocation. She has become more brave and now walks around the hotel room, which is amazing progress from several days ago when she would not stand alone. We love her more each day and I think the feeling is mutual. We miss our family and friends terribly and can't wait to see you when we return home in one week!