3 years ago at about 4:00 pm in the Civil Affairs Building in Guangzhou, We saw E. for the very first time. She came to us not crying but wanting to check everything out. She was too busy looking at everyone around the room. She did eventually cry just a little while we were still at the Civil Affairs but not much. Once back at the room, she began to play with all the toys we brought and we had our first smile. We found out that she could crawl, go to a sitting position from laying down and sit all by herself. That evening she went to bed like a charm and slept for almost the whole night. The next day she became her very active self and her true personality was beginning to come out. We also discovered that she was able to pull herself into a standing position and cruise the furniture (no developmental delays for her and she started to walk at 10 1/2 months). She bonded to both of us pretty quickly and really didn't have a preference on who was taking care of her at the time (unlike her big sister who wouldn't let her Dad do anything for her for many weeks). Our rest of the trip in China was actually pretty pleasant because E. was such an easy going baby. 3 years have gone by quickly!! We love you E. very much and you bring such joy and excitement to our family. HAPPY FAMILY DAY!!!
E. right after Placement.
E. playing in the Hotel room a couple of hours later.
Adoption Day
E's big smile and laugh (notice the standing)
Our travel group attempting a red couch photo with 16 babies
Three years later attempting another "Red Couch" photo. We were able to have a Family Day Celebration with members of our travel group on Nov 10, 2007. It was wonderful seeing all the girls again and seeing how much they have changed in 3 years.
E. today.
1 comment:
Happy family day!!!! She is so cute:) I love the baby pictures. I am sure the second couch photo was easier than the first to take!
We are about to have our 2 month anniversary:) I can hardly imagine our third.
The paper plate panda is great!
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