Michael is officially ours!

On Tuesday morning, we returned to the Civil Affairs office to complete the adoption registration and paperwork for Michael. It was a little scary for the kids to go back to this place, as this was where they were given to us so I think it brought back some scary memories for them. But overall, they all did well. We had to sign a bunch of paperwork, which was all in Chinese. We just followed what our guide said and signed away. For all we know, we just acquired a piece of land in China!

Seriously, though, the paperwork we signed made it official with the Chinese government that our adoption of Michael is final. We received a beautiful certificate, with our first family portrait attached. Now, we just have to get through the U.S. paperwork, and we can come home!!

Here are a few more pictures of our past couple of days:

Michael loves his Daddy!

It's official!

Michael's new girlfriend, Kaylee.

The director from Michael's orphanage.

Our happy little boy!

Today, we went to a local supermarket and did a little shopping. Wow, was that nice to be able to get some things that reminded us of home. We never thought a bag of M & M's would taste soooo good!

We are here in Nanjing just a couple more days, then it is off to Guangzhou to take care of the US side of the paperwork. In about one week we prepare to come home. Michael is looking forward to meeting all of his new family and friends!