What's brown and looks like an envelope?

Ok, it's a Brown Envelope, guess that was too easy! We got our "Brown Envelope" last week, it is originated by the American Consulate in Guangzhou, China and confirms that our information has ben transferred there from our local Citizenship and Immigration Service office. It also includes a packet of forms to be completed when we are in China to be united with Miaya. In and of itself, it means nothing, as the forms can be acquired in China, and many families never get the packet. However, it is another sign that the process is progressing, another milestone to mark off the list.