Tuesday, July 8, 2008

May and June photos

When Kevin and I read our referral e-mail at 3:30am on May 21st, we read all of the referral documents before looking at her pictures. After reading about a 2.6 pound baby born at 28 weeks, we were so worried about her gaining weight and growing. Then we opened the first picture and saw that little double chin. We were so relieved to see that the nannies have been taking good care of her... and getting her to eat enough that she had a little double chin.


I refer to the photo to the left above as Hannah's "Tai Chi" photo.

And this one is the, "How do my nails look, Mama?" photo.


She's grown up so much in just a month, hasn't she? If you look really closely, you can see the reflection of the person taking her picture in her eyes. I love those little expressive eyebrows, those little kissable, and the fuzzy head. I could go on all day about wanting to love on her.

I can't imagine being matched with any other child. Ching-Ling's won our hearts. Loving her is already worth all of the tears, nervousness, hoops we jump through, and heartache of wondering if we'd ever find her.

My friend KB (private blog) and I have had referrals and approvals in the same batch. She's started calling me her future mother-in-law as well. I know, my girl's so cute and will have such great parents that the boys are circling already. (joke) Anyway, KB has challenged us to a race to see who can get their contracts notarized, authenticated by the secretary of state, TECOed, and back to the agency first. I asked Kevin tonight if he's up for a race, and he says we can take 'em. The race is on!

25 comments:

  1. Sarah,

    Sierra and I were just looking at your blog and Hannah is absolutely gorgeous! She really is a very beautiful little girl and I am so happy for you! Congrats and I hope you get a fast judge!!!!!

    Lori

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  2. Congratulations! This is such happy news! Ching-Ling is absolutely beautiful. Definately worth the wait!!

    Andrea

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  4. Sarah, she is absolutely beautiful! She's fantastic! We can't wait to meet her!

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  5. She is so darling. Congatulations again!

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  6. SOOOOO many good photos, Sarah! She looks like a newborn in those first photos but is quickly growing, which is a GREAT thing! I know that all of the SLC nannies are doing everything they can to make certain that she is as healthy as can be without Mom and Dad. And, everyone has already said it, but that is one beautiful daughter you've got there!

    Tisra

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  7. I'm rooting for you in the race!!! I told you that the moment you fall in love with HER, all the waiting would be worth it, now just wait until you HOLD her!!! Whoa!!!!

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  8. Yup... Carmen knows. :) She's one smart mama!

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  9. Andy and I both say: SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

    We love the Tai Chi photo. That made us laugh. :)

    I bet she can feel the love all the way in Taiwan.

    Love,
    R

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  10. Beautiful. I love all of the photos. She is just adorable. As for the race to the courts, I think you're up for the challenge. Keep us posted!

    Cindy
    http://adopttaiwan.wordpress.com

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  11. She is absolutely gorgeous! I know you are thrilled! I just love seeing the face that goes with those chins I have been lookin at! :) Praying for the fast judge for you :)

    hugs,
    Tami
    Noah's Mommy
    www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com

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  12. Holy Cow. My internets out for a few days and the next thing I know you've gotten approved. Yeah! Love looking at the phots. Congrats. Good luck with the race.

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  13. Ok, no fair, everyone's rooting for you....I do have a bit of a disadvantage....husband just out of surgery, 2 extremely busy kiddos....not making excuses though, let the race begin!~!!!

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  14. What a beautiful little girl!!! Congratulations on your approval!! She's a beauty. And going to be a pro at Tai Chi. ;-)

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  15. SHE DOES LOOK LIKE YOU! THAT IS FREAKIN' ME OUT!

    First time to see the pics. Been out of pocket!

    What a pumpkin! Look at those big bright eyes...she doesn't look like a preemie. Her head is beautiful. My nephews and niece were preemies and they had little peanut heads. :)

    A

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  16. Isn't it amazing how we're referred the perfect child for our family? I just LOVE the Tai Chi pose. hahaha

    Congrats!

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  17. Congrats on the approval. I know what a relief it was to us too.

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  18. What a happy-looking baby she is! In the Tai Chi pic, I personally think she's looks like she's preparing to kick some butt with some high flying karate moves. Gotta get ready for all of those suitors, y'know... I'd better not show her photos to William or he'd want to throw his hat in the ring, too.

    I hope both you and KB get to the end in a dramatic, photo finish tie. Go!

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  19. Oh my goodness! She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

    Hoping for a speedy court process so you guys can go and get her!

    Congratulations!

    ~* Starr *~

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  20. Oh you are sooo right! That chin is a yummy one when she gets spunky! You have a lot of personality right there! What a wonderful blessing and may I throw some love your way and wishes of a quick painless court process/race to your Fabulous Firsts together.

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  21. OMG! She is beautiful and looks so healthy! Does she look like you guys or what? She has a great sense of humor..you can just tell. Praying for fast court process.
    XOXO,
    Megan

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  22. So happy for you guys
    She is a punkin, and well worth the looonnnnggg wait!
    Hugs

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  23. She is SO precious!!! Congratulations on your official approval!

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