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China Bound!

Dar — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:15:06 GMT

We got the call today, looks like we are heading to China on the 28th of April!!!!!

We should hear back from Betty tomorrow to confirm everything, cross your fingers!

Don't you guys want to stay alittle longer? Just kidding!

Glad to hear things are still going great and I know you're missing Laine, but soon both

girls will be in your arms!

Love you guys and give Lyric hugs and kisses from us!

Dar

ON YOUR WAY HOME

Procopus — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:50:27 GMT

DEAR MAR, DOUG AND LYRIC,

YOUR PROBABLY ON THE PLANE RIGHT NOW. I HOPE THINGS ARE GOING SMOOTHLY AND YOU'LL ARRIVE ON TIME IN CHICAGO. ANY POOP'S YET!

IT'S GOING TO BE A LONG DAY TOMORROW WAITING AT YOUR HOUSE. I FEEL THE ANXIETY ALREADY.

WE'LL SEE YOU AT HOME. LOVE, KAREN

The List

Procopus — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:35:15 GMT

Dear Mar,

Mom and I will take care of the list.

LOVE YOU

can't wait

Procopus — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:24:46 GMT

Dear Mar, Doug and Lyric,

We are all anxious and awaiting your arrival home on Saturday. Have already stocked you up on Gerber fruit puffs. Mom, Dad, Laine, Orion and I will be waiting for you Saturday at your house. If there's anything you need please make a list and we'll take care of it so you don't have to run around.

Love You, KAREN

Heading to Port A

Dennis — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:05:49 GMT

Leaving in the morning for Port A, We're gonna miss having you there this year. Looks like Kyle is going to join us after all. He was somehow able to skip out of work.

Sunday morning they blew up TX Stadium. We watched it on TV, shed a little tear as well. I'm sure you can find clips on YouTube if you want to see it. We had some good times there.

I'll have my Laptop in Port A. Let's see if we can Skype.

see you at home

Procopus — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:16:51 GMT

We are going to be at your house with Laine, Mom , Dad. We'll make sure we have bananas and fruits as well as steak for Doug. Try and get some sleep MAR . I know you miss Laine but she's just fine at Mom and Dad's

HI

Malinda — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:07:45 GMT

Hey, I was @ Walmart yesterday and there was a little girl there w/ squeaky shoes. I just started crying, there in Walmart. Dear God, I can't wait to get back to Illinois. I cannot wait to see Lyric and spend time w/ everyone.

The blessing @ the Temple was beautiful. Thanks for sharing everything w/ all of us. And Dennis, thanks to you again for doing his for Doug and Mar, Lyric, and everyone!!

We'll see you soon and enjoy the rest of your stay.

Love ya,

Mal

P.S. How long did it take for them to change the tire on the bus?

How's Everyone

Procopus — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:25:57 GMT

Dear Mar, Doug and Lyric,

How's everything going? Are all the other children adjusting as well as Lyric ?

I'm counting down until Saturday. Is there anything special you guys need for Lyric right away or want to EAT when you get home? I'm planning to be there Saturday with Laine, Mom and Dad.

Love, Karen

1 more week

Procopus — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:33:48 GMT

Dear Mar,Doug and Lyric,

Happy to hear your flight went well and I hope that coming home will be pleasant too. It's hard for anyone for 17+ hours. Guangzhou looks very nice and Lyric seems to enjoy the sights as well. The Swan Hotel looks nice. Does every building have those florescent lights?

I look forward every morning to your new entries and photo's.

Have you met up with the others yet?

HI!!

Malinda — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:45:19 GMT

Just wanted to say Hi, and I'm glad the trip is going well. Love the pics and blogs. I love the pic of Lyric in the restaurant, what a smile! Enjoy the rest of the trip and your bonding time w/ Lyric. Doug enjoy your Cubans! Look out for those massueses on the street.

Love ya,

Ed and Mal

She's Beautiful

Procopus — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:33:51 GMT

Congrats!! I'm so happy for both of you, I couldn't stop crying. She's beautiful and looks so happy! Mom told me she likes cheese puffs. We'll make sure you have them at home when you get back. Can't wait to meet Lyric.

Love, Karen

Just watched the video

Procopus — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:00:35 GMT

Dear Mar and Doug,

I'm bawling here finally getting to watch the video of gotcha day. Oh my God she's so cute.

We can't wait!

Lyric's Gotcha Day

Dar — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:24:00 GMT

Doug and Mar,

She is beautiful! So excited for you guys, give her hugs and kisses from us.

Love you all,

Todd, Dar, Kiley and Cooper

waiting to see Lyric

Procopus — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:01:37 GMT

Dear Mar and Doug.

It's Gotcha day! I've been up quite a few times during the night waiting and watching the computer. I can't stand it .

Where's beautiful baby Lyric, I'm waiting patiently but it's not working.

I'm praying everything went smoothly and your having bonding time with your daughter. She's to young to know how blessed she is to have you both as Mommy and Daddy plus a great big family and friends that love her so much.

WE LOVE YOU KAREN

Gotcha Day

Carol Surrells — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:08:45 GMT

Lyric is beautiful!!!! And so sweet! We are so glad she's taken to you two so quickly - she knows who her Mom and Dad are! Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing her with us. Can't wait to meet her in person.

GOTCHA DAY

Malinda — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:24:24 GMT

Can't wait to see her and what she looks like now. You guys are in my prayers tonight. It is going to hard yo sleep tonight knowing the time is here.

We love you,

Mal and Ed

P.S. Mar hope you are feeling better!!!

HI

Gina Delia — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:58:43 GMT

Hi Doug and Mar,

Just wanted to let you know we where thinking of you-especially tomorrow! Can't wait to see the pictures. Take care.

Love,

Gina, Nic and Joe

Hello

bigfoot16 — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:24:31 GMT

I am so excited for you and Mar. May God Bless you both as you travel to get little Lyric. Can't wait to see the pictures!

Stay safe.

Love you,

Aunt Nancy

Lyric!

Dar — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:29:36 GMT

Hi Guys,

Glad we were able to talk to you again! but let's face it we can't wait to see LYRIC!!!! We love you guys but come on! LOL!

Dar

checking In

Procopus — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:55:20 GMT

Dear Mar and Doug,

Tommy and I were watching clips last night . Thank you for sharing. We had one question for Doug. Doug can I see my sister? Is she there with you? I have'nt seen her in a video only hear her voice in the backround.

Tomorrow is gottcha day. We are all waiting anxiously to see Lyric. I'm so happy for the both of you . I'll be thinking of you!

Love, Karen

Happy Easter

Procopus — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:17:33 GMT

Dear Mar and Doug,

It's 5 am Easter Sunday . HAPPY EASTER. Looks like your having a great time. Thanks for sharing your tour. It's amazing to follow this journey with you.

We had a nice time at Mom and Dad's yesterday. The sun came out to have the Easter egg hunt. We had our Polish dinner and a B-Day cake for George. Mom and Dad received the cruise package and were quite surprised. Doug taped it. Maybe it'll sink in today that they are really going. Laine looked pretty in her Easter Dress and we added a Cinderella tatoo to her accessories. Carter seemed to enjoy his 1st Easter too being passed around what a Cutie. Can't wait til Tuesday to see beautiful LYRIC. We are all excited.

SAFE TRAVELS WE"LL TALK AND SEE YOU ONLINE SOON!

LOVE THE PROCOPUS'S

Happy Easter!

Dar — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:00:12 GMT

Just checking in to say Happy Easter Doug and Mar.

Only 2 more days and you're family will be complete and Lyric will be in your arms! that's the best easter present ever. Love you guys!

Todd, Dar, Kiley and Cooper!

Are you there Yet?

Procopus — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:36:31 GMT

Dear Doug and Mar,

Just woke up it's 1:30 am and you both were on my mind. I believe you should be in Beijing by now. Hope your flight went well. Now you can strech your legs and back. Get some rest you have to climb the Great Wall soon.

Laine was taking Grandma and Grandpa to the park today. We had our first summer like day 76 and sunny.

Talk to you soon! LOVE YOU BOTH, KAREN

Thinking of you

Procopus — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:53:58 GMT

Dear Mar and Doug,

I've been thinking of you all morning! We wish you a happy, long awaited safe trip. We can't wait to see LYRIC!! We love YOU!!

KAREN

China Trip

Dar — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:54:01 GMT

Hi Guys! Have a safe and wonderful trip! Wish we could be with you again but we'll be thinking of you. Have a great time, post lots of pics and blog alot! Lyric is coming home to a great family. Doug, Todd says drink lots of beer and try new things to eat, but I wouldn't try some of the things he does! LOL! WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

Dar, Todd, Kiley and Cooper