The countdown is on!

We are now one week from travel to China. Both Kari and myself are excited and nervous at the same time. I have never lived a period that took so long to get here happen so fast. We are frantically trying to wrap up our work so that we can leave for it all behind for awhile. In less than two weeks our lives will be forever changed. We have her room all ready with little girly stuff. Packing is the challenge. We both get to check one 44 lb max bag each with one carry on each not to exceed 11 lbs. We are packing for three so we have to anticipate our daughter’s needs before we know what they are. We are bringing several small toys to keep her occupied on our plane trips, medical and consulate appointments. We have Sippy cups, Cheerios, Goldfish, Clothes, (We have to guess on the clothes size), pull-ups, medications, etc... By the time we pack for her and Kari, I hope that I will get at least 5 lbs for my stuff. What we don't bring we will either buy in China if we need so or better yet, live without! My biggest concern is that we bring all the right forms filled out correctly along with all the other required items. Lastly, we have finally decided on a name. Naming is an interesting process because everyone has an opinion good and bad on every name. In the end we choose the name that both of us liked the best because that is what matters in the end. What is it you ask? Katelyn Xuebin Owings!