We could hardly put one foot in front of the other as we finally made to the hotel-  48 hours after our journey began.  We have had a remarkable few days in every way. We are  thankful we are here and can crash now. We were discussing a good plan of how we were going … Continue reading KFC and SLEEP

We met on the plane somewhere over the Pacific Ocean when I saw Jeff pacing with one of his beautiful girls. Then later I officially met Sharon in line for the bathroom when I asked if she was going the wrong way with her adopted girls? By that I mean, I expected to maybe see … Continue reading Our New Friends 

Here is our awesome guide, Amby along with Sharon and Scott's guide as they await our arrival! 

Well, daddy told me that while I was taking one of about 40 naps on our 14 hour flight that he got swatted on his hand with a stick by the stewardess for using his phone. "No use phone!"  Now, for years I have known that I am very much like the fictious character, Amelia … Continue reading Hey Kids…

.... had I gotten our Visa for China ahead of time.   We walked to the China Southern counter where as of this morning all 500 seats were taken. And we were welcomed  with, "Why, yes, we have seats open for you. And since you had such good seats on the last flight that you … Continue reading It Would Have Been Such A Boring Day…..

Now we are about to see if China Southern has had any cancellations for the midnight flight since we missed the afternoon flight.  Praying for another miracle to get us over THAT OCEAN!  Blake is asleep ....  Surprised anyone?? He s causing a scene with on lookers. 

Baggage in hand we walked to find this place  This blackened Salmon salad never tasted so good! 

China Southern (airline)worker: "hello, may I see Your visa?  Me: "um, what visa?"  Him (very kind): "The one you need to fly to China."  Me: "Don't think we do."  I am pretty sure I have done 1,234 pages of paperwork to get us here and I DIDN'T GET US A VISA????? So we call our … Continue reading Oh What a Day, We’re Still in LA!

After flying in darkness for the entire 14 hours we landed to a sunrise!      It was a fun time on the flight. It's so strange to not be in charge of anyone but ourselves. We slept when we could and read some and talked with the guy sitting next to us and I … Continue reading Hello CHINA!! 

Let the 14 hours begin!