tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.comments2009-01-31T13:54:56.533-08:00Howes It Shakin'Deb Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17647485333111981334noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-26114604595324653272009-01-31T13:54:00.000-08:002009-01-31T13:54:00.000-08:00Wow! I just googled our daughter, Audrey Min Davi...Wow! I just googled our daughter, Audrey Min Davies' orphanage, The Welfare Instiitute of Qinzhou City, and found your blog. I got shivers..not only are our daughters from the same orphanage, with birthdays in the same month But they have the SAME name!!! See our blog here:<BR/>http://adoptaudrey.blogspot.com/<BR/>unbelievable. I am eager to read more of your story.<BR/>Fondly,<BR/>Maribeth DaviesMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051331900045602906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-67945839701102442042008-12-10T12:38:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:38:00.000-08:00Hi Rebecca :)This is Jena, with Matt, Ruby and Lia...Hi Rebecca :)<BR/>This is Jena, with Matt, Ruby and Lia/Ping Ping from Heritage.<BR/>love seeing such smiling pictures of Audrey and Janie. I know what you mean about finding time with two - very few hours in the day remain...<BR/>drop me a line when you get a moment, and I'll send on some pictures.<BR/>Best to you all,<BR/>Jena<BR/>jcberg2002@yahoo.comJenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669462064875668073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-4110806601329660122008-11-26T19:54:00.000-08:002008-11-26T19:54:00.000-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!! Love the videos...especially ...Happy Thanksgiving!! Love the videos...especially Janie at the zoo! Too funny!! Welcome home!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604062540836575093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-90798926297637725722008-11-26T07:44:00.000-08:002008-11-26T07:44:00.000-08:00Morning Deb - I dunno - it all looks pretty cool t...Morning Deb - I dunno - it all looks pretty cool to me, sibling stuff - and a 'robot richshaw' - sorry we missed that!<BR/><BR/>Have a great Thanksgiving Day - we've all got loads to be thankful for this year!<BR/><BR/>aus and familyAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740211277947404999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-72244810369869790002008-11-22T01:19:00.000-08:002008-11-22T01:19:00.000-08:00simply fantastic! we've loved following the journe...simply fantastic! we've loved following the journey. audrey is beautiful and the sister pics are excellent. i love janie's 17 hour sleep. welcome home!! hope to see you over the holidays. the lary'sK2D2https://www.blogger.com/profile/06073444177378373215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-86300443405090271382008-11-21T15:15:00.000-08:002008-11-21T15:15:00.000-08:00Welcome home! I've been dying to call you guy...Welcome home! I've been dying to call you guys but wanted to let you catch your breath and get settled in first. It was so much fun to follow the blog. Kira and Keely have been talking a lot about Janie and Audrey and are looking forward to seeing Janie and meeting Audrey. I can't wait to see Janie as a big sister. Love to all<BR/>Fi & familyFihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549325228142241115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-6366616086778196232008-11-21T13:11:00.000-08:002008-11-21T13:11:00.000-08:00Welcome Home!!! So glad you had a good flight!Welcome Home!!! So glad you had a good flight!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604062540836575093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-39883228145455227642008-11-21T09:26:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:26:00.000-08:00Thanks for posting again!! I was going through wit...Thanks for posting again!! I was going through withdrawls!!! It was fun to hear Audrey chattering in the background yesterday. I can't wait to meet her. <BR/>You have an awesome Portland Family! <BR/>Love you all<BR/>Auntie SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865024225376904417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-49053572184101375322008-11-21T03:18:00.000-08:002008-11-21T03:18:00.000-08:00Well welcome home Howes! Glad you had a different ...Well welcome home Howes! Glad you had a different flight home than we did - it's hard to compress a 37 hour ordeal into a blog comment so I won't even try!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your journey with us - now - let the adventure really begin!<BR/><BR/>hugs - <BR/><BR/>aus and familyAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740211277947404999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-17722464263924708092008-11-18T16:56:00.000-08:002008-11-18T16:56:00.000-08:00WOW - I love the family picture! Sorry to hear Ja...WOW - I love the family picture! Sorry to hear Janie got the flu bug too - poor thing. I'm glad it didn't last long, though. <BR/><BR/>I love the picture of Janie and Audrey - and how messy Audrey's shirt is - that really cracked me up! <BR/><BR/>Fly safely and can't wait to talk to you. I agree with Sue - this has been very emotional and exciting for us, I too can't imagine what emotions you have all gone through. We love you so much and will talk to you soon. Good luck with the flight!!!<BR/><BR/>Auntie AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569371702916742450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-83520807047623891172008-11-18T16:53:00.000-08:002008-11-18T16:53:00.000-08:00I guess you have aleady taken care of the "Christm...I guess you have aleady taken care of the "Christmas" card shot. Wow, are you good or what? <BR/><BR/>I won't call until you get caught up on your sleep. We have so much to discuss. We are thinking about you all on the plane wondering what part of the Pacific you are over and hoping vomit is not involved. <BR/><BR/>We are so excited to hear all about it and have enjoyed your adventures. Darn it, I wish I could be there for your return. Trader Joe's would definitely be involved. MC is ready for big sister lessons. Iowa is anxiously awaiting your return.<BR/><BR/>Kathleen and Co.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16183807503480935327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-10762873880345080162008-11-18T16:52:00.000-08:002008-11-18T16:52:00.000-08:00John and Deb,Thanks so much for sharing this journ...John and Deb,<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sharing this journey with us. I've cried everyday that I've read your posts. It is such a beautiful expression of love to hear John's anxiety over bonding with his new daughter, Deb's tireless patience with Audrey and Janie's amazing spirit and excitement and ability to just roll with the punches. What a beautiful family! <BR/><BR/>Safe travels home. We will be praying and thinking about you as you make the long journey.<BR/><BR/>You know, I've become so attached to this blog - you just might have to keep it up John when you return to the States. :-) Seriously, let us know if there is anything we can do to make the settling in easier. I'm always a trooper for going to the zoo or museums.<BR/><BR/>Once things settle down a bit, we look forward to seeing you, meeting the new member of the family and sharing some of our own good news with you. :-)<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Kelly & EliKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16113060085864412157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-70765777845611464372008-11-18T11:56:00.000-08:002008-11-18T11:56:00.000-08:00Oh my gosh what a wonderful family photo!! You gu...Oh my gosh what a wonderful family photo!! You guys have two very beautiful little girls! Thanks for sharing all your memories. Welcome home soon!!Alisha Bicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536301194868642753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-14873143304735030132008-11-18T09:21:00.000-08:002008-11-18T09:21:00.000-08:00It is 1:15 AM GZ time as I write this. I a few ho...It is 1:15 AM GZ time as I write this. I a few hours you'll be heading home. I don't expect you will read this until after you get home.<BR/><BR/>A wonderful trip, and a WONDERFUL reason for the trip! Now jiĕjie Janie will be busy introducing her mèimei Audry to everyone in the neighborhood! <BR/><BR/>Grandma and I are confident you'll have a safe and uneventful trip home. Then you can spend the next month unpacking!<BR/><BR/>We love you all!<BR/><BR/>Grandpa JC and Grandma RitaDiogeneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457913300631105657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-82250197878892268862008-11-18T07:01:00.000-08:002008-11-18T07:01:00.000-08:00OMG, love the family photo!!Am sooo anxious to tal...OMG, love the family photo!!Am sooo anxious to talk to you. Can't wait to hear more details about your trip--although this blog has been incredible, again, I am amazed at technology. It has been emotional for us following along on the computer, can't imagine how you have been feeling! Looking forward to talking to you tomorrow--no pressure! <BR/>Love, hugs and safe uneventful travels!!<BR/>Auntie SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865024225376904417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-11766060141458667352008-11-18T06:53:00.000-08:002008-11-18T06:53:00.000-08:00Love, love, love the photos! Hope everyone is fee...Love, love, love the photos! Hope everyone is feeling better for your trip home. You have a beautiful family and it's so fun to finally see you all together!<BR/><BR/>Godspeed in your travels home!<BR/>Heather<BR/><BR/>P.S. Be prepared for a few hard days once home...the jetlag and all the changes are tough. BUT like everything else you have been through it will pass!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604062540836575093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-38931573608260012602008-11-17T19:14:00.000-08:002008-11-17T19:14:00.000-08:00Hey you guys. It has been great keeping up on thi...Hey you guys. It has been great keeping up on this wonderful journey. Thanks for keeping this blog. You all are so blessed! I bet you can't wait to get your girls home and settled. Can't wait to hear more on the rest of this beautiful journey. Smooth travels home. Take care.Alisha Bicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536301194868642753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-22590887026827817522008-11-17T16:19:00.000-08:002008-11-17T16:19:00.000-08:00I just love the pictures - the one of Janie and Au...I just love the pictures - the one of Janie and Audrey in their sister shirts is great! I can't believe the doctors office - holy busy!!! <BR/>I hope your flight home goes smoothly! I'll pray that it does. We'll have to have a conference call with me, you and Sue so you don't have to repeat everything twice! :) I'll see what I can do. <BR/>Uncle John - Sophia thinks the that when you drank the snake wine it was really funny!!! She also says - LOVE YOU and she wishes Janie and Audrey could have two sparkly horsey shirts! (We will have to see what we can do).<BR/>Love you and travel safe - talk to you soon!<BR/>Auntie AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569371702916742450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-6698576518739649162008-11-17T11:55:00.000-08:002008-11-17T11:55:00.000-08:00Deb, you aren't officially a mom until a child thr...Deb, you aren't officially a mom until a child throws up on you while flying. Welcome to this elite club from an honorary member.<BR/>Did John throw up on you after drinking the wine? That is a whole other club that doesn't publicly disclose its members....<BR/><BR/>Janie definitely has her "big sister" hat on....figuratively and literally!<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to talk!<BR/>KathleenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16183807503480935327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-71810698096285287542008-11-17T06:32:00.000-08:002008-11-17T06:32:00.000-08:00The photos are awesome--again, just like all the o...The photos are awesome--again, just like all the others. I am just so anxious for you to be home, want to talk to you sooo bad. I will pray that your flight goes well. <BR/>Love you all--hugs to everyone!!<BR/>Auntie SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865024225376904417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-4639651037505617462008-11-17T06:24:00.000-08:002008-11-17T06:24:00.000-08:00Nǎinai Rita LOVES the photo of the sisters in thei...Nǎinai Rita LOVES the photo of the sisters in their "sisters" shirts! <BR/><BR/>Deb, it sounds as if you are back in Beijing? I though you guys were flying home from Hong Kong or Guangzhou?<BR/><BR/>Have a safe smooth trip home! See you all soon!<BR/><BR/>Women hen ai nimen!!<BR/>(We love you all very much!)<BR/><BR/>Nai nai gen Ye ye!<BR/>(Grandma and Grandpa Howes)Diogeneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457913300631105657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-29626409595964703472008-11-17T02:19:00.000-08:002008-11-17T02:19:00.000-08:00Howes family! We've been thinking of you often as ...Howes family! We've been thinking of you often as we knew you were making the trek to China to meet your new daughter! I finally had a chance to get on your blog and catch up on how things are going. I am so happy to hear that things are going smoothly and you are enjoying the family time and getting to know Audrey (not to mention taking in the culture!). She is beautiful! And what a great big sis Janie is! <BR/><BR/>We hope to see all of you and meet little Audrey post-holidays when we make it to Portland for a visit. All is well here in Switzerland but we miss everyone! Best wishes and safe travels back to PDX. Look forward to hearing more on the extended Howes family!<BR/><BR/>Love to you all!<BR/>Kimberly and familyK2D2https://www.blogger.com/profile/06073444177378373215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-67176838938229813812008-11-16T23:02:00.000-08:002008-11-16T23:02:00.000-08:00We are so excited for you to come home and especia...We are so excited for you to come home and especially to meet Audrey. The girls keep asking if they can go to Janie's and I have to remind them that she is in China. <BR/><BR/>Looks like you are seeing some fun things and bonding as a family. The Portland temps may not be as bad as Grandpa thinks. It has been a beautiful 60 degrees the last couple of days. We spent time cleaning gutters, mowing the lawn, raking leaves and a bike ride to the park.<BR/><BR/>Safe travels!<BR/><BR/>The Scales FamilyDanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995667646360316680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-62217492393512626192008-11-15T22:32:00.000-08:002008-11-15T22:32:00.000-08:00Do you think it's the same snake wine? Do they hav...Do you think it's the same snake wine? Do they have small bottles as these ones ? http://www.asiansnakewine.com/<BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878125931387052662.post-25902024800073123202008-11-15T18:01:00.000-08:002008-11-15T18:01:00.000-08:00That picture of John and Audrey is adorable!!! I'...That picture of John and Audrey is adorable!!! I'm so sorry that Audrey got the stomach flu bug - hopefully it is only the 24 hour flu. I love the picture of the two girls walking hand in hand, how precious! <BR/>That is awesome news from the doctor! I'm just so excited for you all.<BR/>Love you!<BR/>Auntie AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569371702916742450noreply@blogger.com