Special thanks go out to these people who have helped us while on our trip (sorry if i have missed anyone).
Mom and Dagmar. We received the package yesterday and everything is great! Your help is so appreciated! Shirley has been so amazing, we just hope this will show our appreciation enough! She walks with us while out like today at the Forbidden City, and talks to Hailey in Chinese reassuring her that we love her in her soothing voice.
Kevin. For solving our blog IT problem. I am back. thanks.
Deb and Kirk. For keeping us on your blog when ours is down and for putting Hailey video up on your blog. Also for the hours i have spent uploading pics and blogging in your room.
And our family and friends, keeping an eye on our home, pets, and preparing for our return.
2 more sleeps till we see you!
Love Alex, Jason and Hailey.
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HI there, I have to get to work but I just had a thought. It might be a good idea to take a a couple of videos of Shirley speaking to Hailey in Chinese that you could show to Hailey every now and then when you get home. You might find that she loves seeing them and would find them reassuring and calming.
Big hugs, only 2 1/3 days to go until we see you! Love, Mom
Hi Jason, Alex & Hailey, I am so happy for all of you and have greatly enjoyed each one of your posts. Although I have not commented to all of them, you are constantly in my thoughts. Both Paula and I are very excited for all of you, and really look forward to seeing you when the time is right. I'm sure getting back to the grind and settling in back home will take a while. Have a safe trip home!
Hi Alex, Jason, and Baby Hailey
We loved watching the video of the three of you. Colin and Liam loved seeing "Baby Hailey"--we watched it over and over. Hailey is so beautiful!!! It's so nice seeing you guys so happy. Alex, you are still beaming!!! Can't wait unit you guys are home. Your trip to the Great Wall of China looks amazing. Can't wait to see more pictures and to hear all about your adventures. Safe journey home. Stay well. Love, Jennifer, Ken, Colin, and Liam. XO
Hello happy family!!!!!
Just wanted to send a quick note to say I too have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blogs everyday, sometimes more than once (teehee). You are truly the most deserving couple and I couldn't be more thrilled for you. Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. I'll be sure to look for you walking your little munchkin when I'm around your neighborhood.
All the best!
Love,
Paula
aka Paula Pizza/Prime Rib
I was so happy to see you posted again & even included photos - I did a happy dance in the kitchen this morning at 7:00am!!! Glad the blinds were closed! Thanks again for sharing - I can't tell you how much it means to me. Look forward to hearing you are safe at home.
Love, Paula :D
Welcome back. I really missed your posts everyday. So happy to hear that everything is going good for the 3 of you. You guys are always on mind. I loved the video of Hailey. It was great. You certainly seem to have taken advantage of all there is to see and do in China. Only 2 more sleeps and you will be back. Thinking of you constantly..Much Love to the 3 of you.
Hi Hailey, Alex, and Jason,
The video on Olivia's website was the best. I really enjoyed seeing Hailey chuckle and the glow on Mommy and Daddy's faces listening to their little girl. I am so happy for you both. See you soon!
Love your sis,
Elaine
xoxo
Hey guys- thanks for the updates. So much fun to get a glimpse of your journey.
Sorry we've been absent from the blog - we've been dropkicked by a nasty flu. James's temperature was 103 for the last few days, but don't worry, he's almost back to normal now. We're both in recovery mode at this point, which is a very good thing.
In local news, we're having a crazy snow & ice storm (well, crazy for Virginia), and everything's shutting down here. It's pretty wild.
Hope you guys have a great last few days and a very safe and uneventful trip home. We know how harrowing the whole passport/visa thing can be - hope it goes very smoothly. Can't wait to talk to you very soon and CAN'T WAIT TO PLAN A VISIT!
love Robyn & James
I'm so glad to know that you're almost home. I'm sure you're homesick and really looking forward to bringing Hailey home and starting your life as a family in Canada.
We can't wait to see you all. I've been telling everyone who'll listen where I'm going to be this Thursday.
My girls basketball team came 2nd at their tournament today so play again tomorrow to qualify for the Durham finals on Thursday. If we win, the other coach will be taking over head-coaching duties on Thursday because there's no way I'm missing seeing my niece for the first time!
2 more sleeps for us - one for you!
Love,
Erin
Your China experience is about to end but the new road you are traveling has just begun. Good luck to the new Hemsworth 3... sound like a band, on your journey home. We can't wait to meet little Hailey.
Sorry if the posts haven't been frequent, too much travel and work at the moment, but I have been watching.
Enjoy your last day, I hope Hailey travels well. Don't forget to have some bottles ready for lift-off. The sucking on the bottle helps clear the ears from the pressure.
See you soon.
Love from the Bouldens 4!
Hope you all have a safe trip home. Thanks so much for including all of us in you very special journey. I have enjoyed reading your blog everyday (sometimes 2 oe 3 times). Hope to see you all soon to meet my new great neice.
Hi Alex, Jason, and Baby Hailey
ONE MORE SLEEP!!! You guys must soooo excited to finally return home. One journey ends, and another's just beginning. Hope your flight is good and you have a safe journey home. Can't wait to talk to you. Sending our love and good wishes your way. Love, Jennifer, Ken, Colin, and Liam. XO
Ni-how, not really sure if you will actually have time to check your blog before heading out to the airport, I hope our weather doesn't hold you up, we are getting hit by a snow storm but it is supposed to clear today. Every digit I own is crossed and some I didn't know I had (just kidding)!
A small warning for you, don't look for the bearded Grandpa at the airport for he is a clean shaven handsome man these days. He had the mark removed from his face yesterday so all's good!
Happy Valentine's Day, stay safe, keep warm and have lots of sleeping cuddles on the plane so we aren't meeting the grouchy Hemsworths! We'll take you any way we can get you, just to have you back safe & sound. See you very soon - only 28 hours and 16 minutes to go (if you are on time so that makes only 15 hours and 16 minutes for you with the time change!) Excited? you bet!!!!
Hi
You all look great and can not wait to see you at the Airport on Thursday. Let me know if you need anything for the house if you can.
Love Auntie Lynda
Not long at all 'til you'll be settling into your home and new life with your baby girl! Thanks so much for keeping your blog over the last few weeks - we have loved your posts and pictures, and felt like we were right there with you.
Safe journey home!
Love,
Tracey, Chris, River
Your blog has been amazing. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience with us all. The photos are beautiful and the movie clip too cute.
Have a safe journey home. I'm sure you can't wait to get back.
Godspeed
Anne-Marie, Marko and Nikolas
Hi Cousin Hailey, Auntie Alex, & Uncle Jason,
Three month old Andrew is the biggest fan of your video!!! We play it over and over....he laughs and "talks" while it is on....then fusses when it ends until I hit play again. His main commentary is "Ahgoo".....not sure what it means exactly, but the big smiles indicate it is a really good thing. Andrew is looking forward to you bringing "the show" to Toronto. We all look forward to seeing the three of you very soon!!
Lots of love, Andrew
It's 7:30 a.m. on Thursday the 15th - your coming home day. I know you are excited to see family and friends and introduce them all you your beautiful Hailey. Thank-you so much for sharing your journey with all of us through you wonderful blog updates. Congratulations again! Will talk to you soon. LYL Dagmar
Dear, sweet Hailey,
Welcome Home! I bet you can see Canada out the window of your airplane by now. Not long 'til you land in Toronto. We will be thinking about you and your Mommy and Daddy all day.
Love,
Tracey, Chris, River
What an adorable girl this is! I am certain you cannot wait coming back to go on with your life as a family. It happens soon.
Hugs,
Peter.
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