The answer is not "We don't know yet. It depends on when we get our travel approval." Yes, you guessed it, the question is: "When are you going to China?". We got our travel approval, our consulate appointment reserved and have just booked our flights! What a FANTASTIC birthday present!! Three weeks from today we'll be Beijing bound. Normally I wouldn't reveal when we'll be out of town, but with the watchful eyes of neighbors and a friend who will be staying in our house, I'll make an exception this time. Sweet Emalie, we're one step (one giant leap, actually) closer to you!!