Don't you just love this picture!!!!
Sierra is sound asleep and I have a few minutes to write. We arrived at the Civil Affairs office at 2:30. There were many families waiting, not just from our group. The orphanage people were arrivving with babies and hurried into a different room. One by one the people in our group were brought out their babies. But we just waited, and took pictures for everyone else. Funally, David and Scott saw Sierra get off the elevator with her Nanny. After a few minutes they brought her back out for us. She was wary at first but then we brought out the cheerios! All was fine for about 15 minutes until she saw her nanny walking around. Then she started screaming. It broke your heart. She wanted her ayi and that was it!!! Then they wanted us to come in and do the paper work, in the room with the nanny!!! We knew we couldn't bring her back in there so I handed her to David, screaming and all!! A few minutes later Scott checked on them and she was sitting with her head on his chest and was not even crying. They sat like that for almost an hour. We finally finished the paperwork and left. Sierrra sat on David's lap on the bus and looked out the window.
She remained quiet but not upset. We did get our first smile when David was playing peek a boo.
We went out to a group dinner. She had a ball and ate everything we gave her. When we got back I gave her a bath and she loved it. She can fold the wash cloth in quarters and tried to wash her own hair!!! She then had a little play date with her first out of the orphanage friend Julia!!!
Scott and I had to do more paperwork and David babysat. When we got back she was sound asleep on David's lap. Tim and Paul, you taught David how to be a great big brother!!!!
Will post more tomorrow. I am exhausted!!!!
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17 comments:
Ok so you have us all in tears here at school. What a beautiful picture of David and Sierra!! Thanks for sharing these moments with us.
Gong Xi! Gong Xi! That's Chinese (though Mandarin, sorry I can't remember the Cantonese, oy vey!) for Congratulations! What a beautiful family.
Good work, Big Brother!
Maureen and Andy Yu
Congrats Kathie . We are so happy for you!!! She is so beautiful. KJ
I'm sitting at work here and wanted to see if there were anymore updates and oh my goodness...what a WONDERFUL site...to see you all with Sierra!!
I LOVE the picture of David with his little sister --they've already made a bond!!
I'm so very HAPPY for you all and you are always in thoughts!!!
The pictures are precious. Congrats on your gotcha day! Sounds like Sierra is very brave and is doing well. Can't wait to hear more updates! God is good!
Hugs,
Robin
Congratulations! She is so pretty! Love the photos!
Kathie, Sierra is adorable! I know you are so thrilled to finally have her in your arms! Enjoy all these moments, they are so precious and pass by so quickly even though it will feel like you're in Guangzhou forever! :-)
Love,
Kirsten
Kathie,
She is precious, you all look so happy, we are so happy for you. David, you make a great big brother. Can't wait to see you's when you get home.
Congratulations Kathie!!
Sierra is so adorable and the picture of her and her big brother is ADORABLE!!
Love seeing your pictures of GZ - brings back memories. :)
Your room looks just like ours. :)
So happy for you guys!!!!!!
Joy
What a fantastic adventure!! Sierra is so precious. Can't wait to read more. It's like we are there with you.
Be safe and enjoy each and every second !!!
David, that picture is perfect...you'd never know the Giants are out of the playoffs by the happy look on your face!
Benny's class got to see her today, too. Keep us posted!!!
Oh Kathie, I am so excited for you. Zack, our oldest, was the first one Abby attached too...there must be something really special about older big brothers!
She is just adorable!! I can't wait to hear more.
Congratulation. She is very cute. David it looks like you have a new best friend. Have fun the rest of the time you guys are their.
Kelsey
Kathy,
This blog is wonderful. It is amazing to see your new family grow 1/2 way around the world. I am so happy for you all. Have a safe journey home. I will be following your progress.
Nancy Gill
Couldn't wait to get on my computer to see the pictures! She is so adorable - and so cuddly! I am so proud of you all, I want to cry. I can't wait to see her in person. I can't wait to see you either David - it's been so long. And Jake was right, the Giants lost, but you can root for the Ravens now!
We are very happy for you and look forward to seeing you all together very soon. In the meantime, enjoy all that China has to offer.
Love and miss you all -
Deb and Beth
WOW!! She is beautiful and looks so comfortable already! Yippee Jesus - this little lonely girl is now in a family - to God be the Glory ,- Great things HE has done...
Hi Kathie, Scott, David and Sierra! I was crying when we looked at the pictures this morning. How wonderful, to believe that you are half way around the world, bringing this precious little girl into your family. Enjoy it all, can't wait to meet her and see all the pictures!! love Diane and David
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