The Journey of a Lifetime

Ryan and I have decided to pursue our forth adoption and add another beautiful baby to our family. We couldn't be happier and are thrilled! Join us in our journey in adopting baby Schlenner!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Leaving on a jet plane!!!!!!

Today is the day our journey begins to travel to China and get baby Magnus!!!!! Everyone is rested, healthy and ready to fly!!!

Here is our travel schedule so you can pray for safe travels!
October 5, 2011-October 6, 2011
LV: MSP @ 2:50pm - AR: Seattle @ 4:45 pm
LV: Seattle @ 7:10 - AR: Beijing, China 11:00 pm!!!
*Staying at Novotel Peace Hotel - Oct. 6-9th

October 9th - Fly to Chengdu (where Magnus is!)
LV: 8:30 am - 11:30 am - Chengdu, Sichuan Province
*Staying at Crown Plaza - Oct. 9-14th
*NOTE: we go to the orphanage on Oct. 10th @ 9:30 am to get Magnus! This is our Gotch'a Day!!!!
**Another NOTE: October 14th is Jocelyn's 6th Gotch'a Day!

October 14th - Fly to Guangzhou
*finalizing adoption paperwork!

October 14-21st - in Guangzhou
*Staying at The China Hotel Marriott
*Consulate Appointment at Embassy - Oct 20
*Get Magnus' Visa!!! Oct. 21st

October 21st - Fly to Hong Kong
*Stay overnight at HK Marriott Hotel in Airport

Fly HOME!!!!! - October 22nd
LV: 8:30 am - layover in Toyko, Japan
AR: MSP Airport @ 12:35 pm!!!!

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4 comments:

Nikki said...

Safe travels and many prayers being sent your way! Hugs and best wishes!

Unknown said...

Hope the flights all go well -- can't wait to see the post on Monday!!

Anonymous said...

Been praying for all of you! Tried to figure exactly what time you got to Beijing. I'm guessing the overwater flight was 12 hours? Love and hugs to all of you!
Auntie Erma

Paula said...

Safe travels, Ann! So excited for you and your family. I hope Magnus is ready for all the girls!