The Red Couch Photos

Most everyone adopting a child from China will make their way over to the White Swan (a hotel known for International Adoption) to have a photo taken on an infamous red couch. It's almost like a right of passage in completing your adoption journey. I had big ideas for this said "red couch" photo, but it's sort of tough to implement them when you are not actually present. Johnny and Kerri agreed that the photo session did not go as they planned. I think the girls were a little less than cooperating at that moment in time.

Look....a BOW! Okay, it only lasted a minute, but it's a start.

Siblings....Cousins.

In the lobby of the White Swan Hotel.

Quinn has become quite the silly girl. She is clearly feeling much more comfortable with the people around her. I hate to think that she may have to start that over a bit when she gets home. Johnny will be arriving on Saturday morning and then leaving out of town on Sunday morning (for 5 days). I am pretty sure this is not going to go over well with Quinn. I guess we will get right into our own bonding! It's been a bit rough for me to think that I missed out on this precious time with her. I'm trying to look at the big picture still, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't bother me. Not going to China was NEVER an option for me. And being the planner and organizer that I am, well, I was not prepared for this. My only comfort is that I know these feelings will be a thing of the past very soon.

2 more days...