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Guangzhou

On July 20th we flew from Nanchang to Guangzhou to complete the adoption processing for our new daughter Helen. We returned home to Minnesota on July 25th.

See Helen's Adoption Album for even more pictures of Helen.

Date: 07/23/2007
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Guangzhou Airport

Guangzhou Airport

Rachel and Helen share a fun moment at the Guangzhou airport as we wait for our guide to arrive.

Date: 07/20/2007
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Guangzhou Sunset

Guangzhou Sunset

We were treated to a pretty sunset as we drove from the Guangzhou airport to our hotel.

Date: 07/20/2007
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Sunset over Guangzhou

Sunset over Guangzhou

Another view of the sunset we saw on our first evening in Guangzhou.

Date: 07/20/2007
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New Sisters

New Sisters

Laura and Helen in the little "kid bed" that Laura got to use at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou.

Date: 07/20/2007
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Big Sister Laura

Big Sister Laura

Laura has been doing a great job being a big sister to Helen.

Date: 07/20/2007
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Matching Jammies

Matching Jammies

Laura and Helen try on some matching pajamas.

Date: 07/20/2007
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Giggling Sisters

Giggling Sisters

Laura and Helen have a little fun together before going to sleep our first night in Guangzhou.

Date: 07/20/2007
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Tickle Attack!

Tickle Attack!

Helen gets attacked by the tickle monster while Laura pretends not to care.

Date: 07/20/2007
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Uncomfortable Sleep Position Contest Winner

Uncomfortable Sleep Position Contest Winner

Helen has a tendency to move around quite a bit when she sleeps, as this picture demonstrates!

Date: 07/21/2007
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Sleepy Laura

Sleepy Laura

Laura doesn't quite feel like getting up yet, thank you!

Date: 07/21/2007
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Medical Exam

Medical Exam

Helen had a medical exam done at this clinic in Guangzhou, just a short walk from the White Swan Hotel where we stayed.

Date: 07/21/2007
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Examination Room for Adopted Children

Examination Room for Adopted Children

Rachel and Helen pose as we leave the clinic.

Date: 07/21/2007
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A Walk in Guangzhou

A Walk in Guangzhou

After the medical exam, we walked with our guide Molly near this canal in Guangzhou. See the blog entry.

Date: 07/21/2007
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Shamian Island

Shamian Island

The White Swan Hotel is located on Shamian Island in Guangzhou, which is a beautiful district with many colonial-era buildings.

Date: 07/21/2007
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Laura and Puppy Statute

Laura and Puppy Statute

Laura poses by a cute puppy statue.

Date: 07/21/2007
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Karin and Friends

Karin and Friends

Karin poses by a sculpture of two musicians.

Date: 07/21/2007
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Chinese Street Market

Chinese Street Market

We took a tour of a Chinese street market near the hotel.

Date: 07/21/2007
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Helen at the Market

Helen at the Market

Helen looks for good deals at the market.

Date: 07/21/2007
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