She's beautiful, sweet, tiny, and perfect! When we went to the Civil Affairs office, it was locked and our guide went to find someone to open it. She came down in the elevator, followed by two people from the orphanage who were carrying our little girl (who happened to be wearing the infamous Goldilocks hat from the last set of pictures we received of her!). She was tired, hungry, sweating under 4 layers of clothes, and had a wet diaper--but she didn't really complain much. The paperwork and exchange of info was very brief today and then we came back to the hotel. We tried all of the kid snacks we had with us, but what she really loved was shrimp dumpling soup! We fed her, changed her diaper and put on a fresh outfit, and she has been happy as can be since then. She has not napped yet though, so we may be heading towards a meltdown. She loves to walk and play. She really seems to like Dave and is keeping him entertained right now. We'll post more later, but here are some photos and videos--since I know that is what you've all been wanting to see!
6 comments:
Holly and Dave,
I am crying like a baby! She is so beautiful! She looks content too which is fantastic. She has some hair too! I chuckled to see the goldilcks hair!
Much love to you all- what a journey huh?
Congrats and have so much fun in your dauhters birthland. Take tons of pictures for her.
Love and Hugs,
The Gorham Family
How wonderful to read your post and see these amazing photos!
Congratulations!
Enjoy this special time =0)
Congratulations!! She is beautiful! I loved the family picture the best! Did you get to keep the Goldilocks hat?
Oh, she is so beautiful! Congratulations!! I can't believe she was in that same hat - too cute!!!
DawnS
www.ryleeforlife.blogspot.com
Dear Holly & Dave,
Thanks for sharing your family blog. Marley Rae is beyond adorable -- your video and photos have me teary-eyed.
We are a CHI family with a boy from Nanjing (Hayes, lists 12 & 13), and it is so nice to watch your family go through this amazing process. Can't wait to follow along for more.
I know I'm several months late, but the same thing happened when we met our son Sam in the very same place (Nanjing CA). The door was locked and they had to go find someone to open it. lol Nothing like feeling that no one is ready for you! lol We met our daughter, Lydia, in the same room and it was busy when we got there, so you just never know!
Mary
(OneBlessedFamily from RQ)
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