tic, tic, tic...

it's now under 1 week until takeoff. I have suggested to our Mom to be that we do a beautiful new facebook profile picture of her with her silky hair blowing in the breeze at the Great Wall once in Beijing just before she becomes a new mother for the very first time. Glowing as she is about to embark on this most amazing of life's ventures.. perhaps a flowing skirt to capture the wind beneath her wings...

Then, the next profile picture could be THE moment when Emma is placed in her arms. What emotion!

Followed by, a few hours later allbeit still smiling, the blouse has some stains, puffy eyes from crying, a torn seam or two..but still a great moment in time.

But then, the next day, well, we will skip it give her a break and move on...there is no more clean laundry and everything has something on it that came from a baby opening..

And don't forget day 3..lets just say the hotel door might be locked when we try to update the profile :)...

But alas,, on or about day 4 we traverse the vast continent of Asia once more finding ourselves in the oasis of international adoption ..Shaiman Island. Yes, could it be............ THE red couch?? Yes it is! Perfect!! the newest profile picture can be.... seated on this red couch famous for other peoples babies vomit, tears, pee, a scabie or two hiding out... perfect in every way... yes it is.

Bring it on baby!