We made it! After 28 hours of flights, we finally made it to Xian, China. We are very happy to be in our hotel, sleeping on beds and not airplane seats. We met up with our great friends, the Cassadas, in Detroit and caught the next plane to Beijing together. They brought their 5 yr old daughter, Jenna, and Sarah Jane had an instant travel buddy. They both did so great during all the flights.

Finally made it to Xian, China hotel

So, we enjoyed the hotel breakfast, which was very diverse in its offerings. We stayed away from the chicken feet and other assorted, non discernible foods. But, bacon and eggs are universal so it's was a great meal! Then on to Walmart! We are Americans, so it was gonna happen. We purchased some necessary items, made sure June didn't get arrested for setting off the alarms as we left (we have video), and walked back to the hotel. I think we may be the only foreigners in this city of 5 million. Smog is pretty rough here and the traffic is the usual crazy.

Our crew walking to get lunch in Xian, China

The most important meeting is coming up later today. We will be uniting with Sofie around 5p and we are so ready to get her. Sarah Jane is ready to meet her sister! We'all send more pics and info tomorrow after we get her. We have lots of official appointments coming up and we'll try to get all the info for all to see.

Our nephew, Brien and niece, Claire in Xian Hotel (The Grand Noble Hotel) 

We thank you for your prayers, it is very much  needed. Say a prayer for Sofie if u could. It may be a very tough day for her with all of this.

-Bud & June