Blessings

Blessings

Monday, September 10, 2012

Feeble Attempt........

This is my attempt at getting the girls to be still for a picture of their matching pajamas.  Not so good.  In any event, we are coping with the many changes day to day.  I can see small triumphs in Dumpling. Here is a short update:

 She is learning to trust.  She is a very cautious little girl. She has an amazing giggle.  She is very huggable.  She is amazed by the simplest things such as the wind blowing on her face.  I don't think that she has been outdoors much in her short lifetime.  She is petrified of the swing set and our play ride-on car.  Her little heart breaks at nighttime.  She is scared and fights going to sleep.  We pray for God's gentle healing of her heart.  She is an amazing little girl who has gone through so many changes in the last few weeks.  We have appointments at the International Adoption Clinic and Cleft Clinic next month.  Thank you for your prayers!

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Home Sweet Home.........

It is so good to be home!  We are happy to be a family of 6!  Each day gets a little better.  We are struggling with the effects of jet lag, adjusting to a new sibling, and life in general, but life is good!  We are loving our comfortable beds and familiar foods.  Dumpling has not missed a beat.  She loves her siblings and is possessive of her Mamma.
the city of Guangzhou

Finally convinced Dumpling to sit in the highchair!

the Koi pond at the breakfast buffet Holiday Inn Shifu

Red Couch picture

Dancing in the Atlanta Airport!

playing at home

BaBa and the girls

Love to all!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

giggles............

Last post before going HOME!

smile

gotta love these!


Cantonese restaurant

who is that little girl?

for you Nana and Popi

found this pretty church

It is our last sleep in China.    The memories are bittersweet.   We have enjoyed our time here but we are ready to come home.  We had a delightful meal at an authentic Cantonese restaurant last night.  To say that we were the center of attention would be an understatement.  We managed to 'point' and order.  Then some waitresses decided to feed the kids.  They were very sweet about it.
We look forward to seeing  everyone~!!

our friends the "R" family and their cute little boy!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Pearl River and Consulate.........


Pearl River Dragon Boat Ride

our guide John


US Consulate GZ China

happy girl


our group at the Consulate
Daddy feeding Dumpling a banana outside the Consulate

pick me UP!

Even though it rained, we enjoyed our ride down the Pearl River.  The lights were especially beautiful and Dumpling had fun entertaining everyone with her antics.  The Consulate appointment was uneventful. We will get her visa tomorrow .  Tomorrow is our last full day in China.  The time has flown by.  We have relished this opportunity to get to know our girl better each day.  She definitely knows what she wants and has a very sweet personality.  Her biggest hurdle right now is communication.  We are going to have to work on some sign language when we get home.  We miss everyone at home and can't wait for you to meet her!

Monday, September 3, 2012

Second medical clinic visit



Dumpling's new 'boyfriend' Z!

We went back to the clinic for our TB recheck.  Afterwards, we chatted with some fellow adoptive parents in the hotel.  We managed to find Dumpling a pair of Crocs that fit for $1.50 today!

Sunday, September 2, 2012