Wednesday, October 5, 2011
More pictures from Taiwan
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thurday going home with alot of travel
Thursday began with Megan feeling better. Did I mention she has molars coming in right now on top of the stress, adjustment, and poop issues? She is doing great with all of it going on. Chloe is also dealing with it well. We went out last night and bought her whatever toy she wanted at the mall.
Enjoyed our last buffet....will miss them.
Megan loves to eat off our plates!
Did a quick trip to the park ( very hot this morning). Got a lunch of Taiwan dumplings, tomato soup, and other assortment of tasty items.
Had a last look at the city from the garden on the roof of our hotel.(20 floors), and took taxi an hour to airport.
Found some great decorations for Megan's room at a shop, and had the long flight home. Megan and Chloe slept almost the whole flight!
Grandparents were waiting for us at airport, and we were all glad to be back together ... PLUS 1 !
Time to rest. Great, amazing, blessed, God - led trip. Would never want to give back these days!
Our family is now complete...and ready to be happy together for a lifetime!
Enjoyed our last buffet....will miss them.
Megan loves to eat off our plates!
Did a quick trip to the park ( very hot this morning). Got a lunch of Taiwan dumplings, tomato soup, and other assortment of tasty items.
Had a last look at the city from the garden on the roof of our hotel.(20 floors), and took taxi an hour to airport.
Found some great decorations for Megan's room at a shop, and had the long flight home. Megan and Chloe slept almost the whole flight!
Grandparents were waiting for us at airport, and we were all glad to be back together ... PLUS 1 !
Time to rest. Great, amazing, blessed, God - led trip. Would never want to give back these days!
Our family is now complete...and ready to be happy together for a lifetime!
Wednesday in the park
Wednesday began early again. We have figured out Megan's sleeping patterns finally, and are sleeping pretty good now. Still, getting up around 5 am. Early job of constipation duty for us all before breakfast.
We found out that there was a park within walking distance of the hotel. It was great to soak up some of the local sites....Taiwan style gazebos, alot of food shops, and the many Chinese advertisement signs that are lining every street . Chloe found a playground and had a lot of fun.
Megan takes an afternoon nap, so most of our days have that keeping us around the hotel.
Got VISA, and are ready to go tomorrow.
Caring for both girls is taking up all sightseeing time. The main priority is them and getting us safely home. Anyways, we like the local, fun activities better!
Most nights we fall asleep very early. Really tired most days.
We found out that there was a park within walking distance of the hotel. It was great to soak up some of the local sites....Taiwan style gazebos, alot of food shops, and the many Chinese advertisement signs that are lining every street . Chloe found a playground and had a lot of fun.
Megan takes an afternoon nap, so most of our days have that keeping us around the hotel.
Got VISA, and are ready to go tomorrow.
Caring for both girls is taking up all sightseeing time. The main priority is them and getting us safely home. Anyways, we like the local, fun activities better!
Most nights we fall asleep very early. Really tired most days.
Tuesday--VISA and health issues
Tuesday began early again. We had an appointment with immigration for 8 am. Paperwork was in good order. Process lasted about an hour and a half.
Megan pretty cranky at appointment and feel asleep while being walked and calmed down.
The afternoon was spent trying to get Megan to be healthier. She had the worst case of constipation, and we spent 2 hours trying to help her go. After that, we were all pretty drained.
Spent the rest of the day and evening giving her foods to get her more regular, trying to keep her and Chloe ( who is getting pretty tired of the trip) happy, and going out to look for more need items for Megan.
Megan pretty cranky at appointment and feel asleep while being walked and calmed down.
The afternoon was spent trying to get Megan to be healthier. She had the worst case of constipation, and we spent 2 hours trying to help her go. After that, we were all pretty drained.
Spent the rest of the day and evening giving her foods to get her more regular, trying to keep her and Chloe ( who is getting pretty tired of the trip) happy, and going out to look for more need items for Megan.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Arrival of Megan!
Good morning all,
We are pleased to tell you that the Schaefer family is 4 - - - officially!
Sleeping Sunday night was, of course difficult. Sarah and I remember all to well the nervous feelings we had that kept us awake alot.
Woke up finally at 6 am. Had breakfast....actually eating somewhat this time around.
Took taxi to St. Lucy Center and arrived a half hour early. Very pretty center! We were taken into the main room for meetings, and were asked for the clothes Megan would wear today. Sarah gave them one of the 12 months clothes we had. Nanny came back and said that they did not fit! Our baby Megan was in size 18 months! Luckilly, we had one 18 month old outfit.
Spent time getting alot of info on Megan, and then met her! She was a bit overwhelmed...and cried. Really did not want to see Daddy. After about 15 minutes and it was just us, and the nanny, Megan calmed down. Was willing to be held by Mommy and Daddy.
Had lunch at center with very tasty dumplings. Taxi to train station at 12 pm
Train to Taipei was very soothing to Megan. We enjoyed spending time bonding.
Arrived in Taipei and found out our hotel was right next to train station.
Ate comfort food , Mc Donalds for dinner.
Daddy had to go out and find clothes for baby Megan. After help from very nice hotel staff, Daddy found some clothes.
Sleeping was ok. Megan was awake and fussy at 4 am.
She is adjusting well. Eats great. Working with us on getting a different schedule for eating and sleeping.
Love to all
We are pleased to tell you that the Schaefer family is 4 - - - officially!
Sleeping Sunday night was, of course difficult. Sarah and I remember all to well the nervous feelings we had that kept us awake alot.
Woke up finally at 6 am. Had breakfast....actually eating somewhat this time around.
Took taxi to St. Lucy Center and arrived a half hour early. Very pretty center! We were taken into the main room for meetings, and were asked for the clothes Megan would wear today. Sarah gave them one of the 12 months clothes we had. Nanny came back and said that they did not fit! Our baby Megan was in size 18 months! Luckilly, we had one 18 month old outfit.
Spent time getting alot of info on Megan, and then met her! She was a bit overwhelmed...and cried. Really did not want to see Daddy. After about 15 minutes and it was just us, and the nanny, Megan calmed down. Was willing to be held by Mommy and Daddy.
Had lunch at center with very tasty dumplings. Taxi to train station at 12 pm
Train to Taipei was very soothing to Megan. We enjoyed spending time bonding.
Arrived in Taipei and found out our hotel was right next to train station.
Ate comfort food , Mc Donalds for dinner.
Daddy had to go out and find clothes for baby Megan. After help from very nice hotel staff, Daddy found some clothes.
Sleeping was ok. Megan was awake and fussy at 4 am.
She is adjusting well. Eats great. Working with us on getting a different schedule for eating and sleeping.
Love to all
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Update day 2
Sunday began with a wake up call by our bodies at 3 am. We had a nice family morning with relaxing, great breakfast ( great to have asain buffets again), walking around the outside of a aviation museum and enjoying a nice day.
Train to Tainan was at noon. Very nice and fast. Arrive at 1:20 and took a 30 minute bus ride to hotel.
Hotel is 5 star...and amazing!!
Jetlag getting the best of us caused us to stay close to room until sleeping early at 7.
Tomorrow is Gotcha day!
Train to Tainan was at noon. Very nice and fast. Arrive at 1:20 and took a 30 minute bus ride to hotel.
Hotel is 5 star...and amazing!!
Jetlag getting the best of us caused us to stay close to room until sleeping early at 7.
Tomorrow is Gotcha day!
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