Tuesday, August 12, 2008




Hello all!
Welcome to our
 blog site on our trip to 
china to bring home our new daughter/sister, Elizabeth An Ying Kedl.  We are not big bloggers, but thought this might be an easy way to keep all those interested up to speed on our adoption process.    We fly to china on Aug 27th, pick up Lizzie on Sept 1 and fly back to CO on Sept 11.  We plan on posting mostly pictures (and some commentary) from our upcoming trip to pick up Lizzie.  

The pictures we have are from Lizzie (Her Chinese name is Wei An Ying) when she was 4 months old.   She was born on May 23, 2007, so she is now 14 months old and will be 15 months when we finally get to meet her.   We know that she had her cleft lip repaired in June and since then has been in foster care.  The reports of her are that she is crawling around, walking if she holds on to something, and is very curious and active.  

That is about all we know for now.  As we get info and pictures, we will post them for all to see.  don't expect much until we leave for China on the 27th.  Thanks to everyone for all your prayers, encouragement and support.


9 comments:

The Other (Younger) Half said...

Thanks for doing this blog for everyone! I know it's tedious to do, but I appreciate (in advance) all the pictures! We are so VERY excited and can't wait to have Lizzie to her new home at last.
Tacy

The E.G. said...

Every day I am reminded of how much fun grandkids are, and to have the prospect of another one is pure bliss! We will check often for your progress on this great adventure, and will be with you in spirit if not in person. We can hardly wait to see and get to know this new little person! Best love and hugs to you all, Grandma and Grandpa Kedl

Griffin said...

Thanks for the blog, and GODSPEED!!
You'll all be "on the refrigerator" at my house, and "in God's Inbox" at that of a friend.

Infinite blessings and traveling mercies.

Tia Mary

Unknown said...

The Jordans have you all in our prayers. We can't wait to hear more about Lizzie!

Steve said...

We're praying for you as you get in the air tomorrow. May you have smooth and safe travels! - the Garcia's

KyKy said...

The blog is a great idea. When I was in China I wrote everyday. I am glad I did because otherwise I would have forgotten some of the things I did and learned. You will be happy you did it when you are home. We are counting the days until we can see you!
Kysa

The E.G. said...

You are on your way, and we are" all agog" to read every word you write, and see every picture you send! Greet the Kent Kedl family for us, and have a fantastic time with them over the weekend. Love, Mom/Grandma

Unknown said...

Hi Kedls!!

We were so thrilled to log on and see pictures and that you arrived all safe and sound. We have been praying for you and thinking of you all each day. Johnny says"hi" to Justin. We love you and are so excited to see pictures of Lizzie.

The Garcia's

Unknown said...

Congrats, Kedls!!! Thanks for sharing the details of your exciting journey! Your family looks complete now. Best wishes for a smooth trip home.
Love, Tony, Christie, Logan & Owen Riter