On the mend

It hit Anna first early last week, then me and now Greg. We have had the most terrible round of "junk" that we can either one remember having. We're still blowing noses, we still can't smell, taste or hear, but I think we're getting better.

We still have a lot to do to get ready to leave next Thursday, so I'm thankful we're on the upswing of this. Our bags are about half way packed,the house is about half way clean, and the laundry is about half way done. Progress! I'll post more about our itinerary in China in a couple of days.

For those of you that have asked, we have decided to leave Anna here. It was one of the hardest decisions we have had to make, but we finally feel at peace with it. Anna is looking forward to sleepovers at Nana's house and with her cousins. She is also very excited that we have made her in charge (or "on charge" as she says) of making signs and getting balloons for Isaiah at the airport. And she is happy that she gets to be the first one to hug him at the airport. Anna has 2 wonderful grandma's and an awesome aunt and uncle and super fun cousins, so we know we're leaving her in good hands. Thank you all for helping us!!

Here is a pic of our super awesome Big Sister. She is so excited for her baby brother to come home. We couldn't be more proud of her, she is a special little girl!!