I learned a valuable lesson today. When air drying your baby's bottom after a really wet diaper, don't leave her on a hotel bed. I had Miss Hannah laying on her changing mat while sleeping and letting things air dry for a few minutes, when all of a sudden there was a huge fountain spurting into the air. It went all over her, down the changing mat, onto the nice swanky (our new favorite word from KB) Hyatt linens, and even soaked into the feather top mattress pad before Mommy could soak everything up with a towel. Mommy was all by herself and so upset, and Daddy returned shortly (thank, GOD!) helped the embarrassed Mommy call housekeeping to come save the day. I think the Hyatt will be ready for the dumb Hoosiers with a baby to go home in a few days.
Okay, okay, on to the photos!
Meeting our friend Amanda back at the hotel before leaving Tainan.
Aw... so sweet!
All prettied up for the train ride back to Taipei.
Thank you to the Flecks for the sweet comfortable outfit!
Mmmmm. I love keys. Can I borrow the car, Daddy?
When I want a bottle, I want it now.
Mmmmm. I love my bottles.
Daddy's ready to tell Hannah all about Taipei.
"Look there, Hannah. Taipei 101 is the largest building in the world... for now."
Hannah thinks the lights look pretty cool out her window.
"And they brought me to this nice hotel with such fresh sheets. I'd love to pee on these. I think I'll save that trick for Mommy tomorrow when Daddy's gone doing laundry. That will really freak her out."
"Yes, the camera loves me."
"Do you guys happen to have any rice crackers around here?"
"What? The baby nursery sent some Hello Kitty rice crackers with you? Sweet! Let's break them out."
What a beautiful, happy little girl!
ReplyDeleteThat was way too long without a Hannah update!! :-) I suppose you have a few other things to do now. She is perfect!! Sounds like you've been having fun! I am sure there will be much more to come. lol.
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh...she is sooooooo cute??? Do I say that on each comment? I can't get over how adorable she is. She looks very happy and already like she knows YOU!! I smiled when I saw the outfit--it looks great and comfy on her--perfect for a train ride!! Praying all goes well at AIT today!! Love ya :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny!!!! I love the rice cracker comments! Tell us about meeting her! I want to hear all the details!!!
ReplyDeleteHannah looks like such a happy and confident baby! Enjoy the rest of your Babymoon, its such a precious time, just the two of you and your baby, no cooking to do, no house to clean, no work to go to, just sweet memories to make.
ReplyDeleteNo way! Am I really the first to comment?! Such an honor!
ReplyDeleteOH MY STINKIN' GOODNESS SHE'S CUTE!!!!! I can't handle the cuteness!
Sarah, not only will you *not* break her.... you are her Mommy, and you will add so much wonderful richness to who she. Every Mom has got to have a pee story. Our middle child, Dean, is nicknamed "Squirt" for a reason. ;-)
Keep the pictures rolling... no one can get enough HC!
Words can't describe how cute and expressive she is. Looks like she's keeping you on your toes w/that peeing episode. I know there's no genetic link, but boy, she really does resemble her new parents. It's uncanny!
ReplyDeleteMazel tov!
ReplyDeleteSeriously- She could not get any cuter!!!! What a happy baby! Congratulations to you both on having Hannah Claire in your arms. Thank you for so generously sharing your journey.
ReplyDeleteRobin (waiting momma)
Haha on peeing on the sheets!!!! Way to go HC! :) She's so dang cute Sarah, how can you stand it??
ReplyDeleteKeep the cuteness coming... it gives me an excuse to take a break from painting the bedroom. Gotta check in on that punkin. :)
xoxo
Oh I love that bow! She is so precious. I think Aiden wants to meet her someday soon! I had to laugh about calling housekeeping. We had to do it twice...both times for major vomit. The Vietnamese probably wondered what this Hoosier was doing wrong to make her son throw up so much- twice.
ReplyDeleteOMG ~ She is too cute!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pics! She is just so perfectly precious! And you're stories of peeing and breaking her will make yourself laugh in no time. You won't even remember a time you weren't a pro!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you! Seeing the pics brings me back a few months... everyone should have that experience of picking up the child meant for them. It's indescribable, isn't it?
SOOOO CUTE!!!!! Look at her expressions!! WOW! In awe here! Okay, how come you didn't get pee'd on? I always get peed on... the poo gets saved for Dad... no joke, even when I'm changing them, they can still somehow get Dad! ha ha Whomever said that boys are the only ones who are able to shoot was wrong!
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I'm so glad she's in your arms and all the adventures begin! Let the Baby Olympics Begin!
p.s. We've seen people punch holes through 50 inch plasmas here... a little pee is the least of hotel's troubles. ;0)
There's really nothing like the first time your child pee-pees all over you and everything else ;) Sounds like you are getting settled into motherhood! I love all of the photos. Sorry your AIT appointment was so stressful. . . I'm glad you got all of that worked out!
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http://adopttaiwan.wordpress.com
She looks like she has Kevin's cheeks! The pee story is hilarious. Every parent deserves one round of good showers! She's so cute..cute cute cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures! Keep them coming! It is not like you have a new beautiful daughter to take up your time now is it? I am jealous of the bows and headbands...Maya still does not tolerate them well!
ReplyDeleteYou crack me up with your stories...while we were in Taipei at the handicraft market the couple we were with had to change a blow out in a phone booth and that was funny! I think miss Ting Yu had saved up a months worth of "stinky Tofu" and it was everywhere! It took all four of us adults to get that cleaned up, I even had to give them Maya's extra set of clothes I had packed in the diaper bag that day...now that I have scared you to death, make sure you always take extra clothes in the diaper bag and two or three sets on the plane just in case. Oh, and never EVER throw the diaper bag in the trunk of the taxi in Taipei becasue even if she just ate it will mean HC will need a bottle and start to scream and cause your driver to navigate Taipei traffic one handed while plugging one ear with his finger...in rush hour...so scary...don't do it.
Hugs to you all, she is such a cutie pie!
Janalee
To cute, we are so happy for you. Can't wait till we see you around town with her....
ReplyDeleteAndi & Theresa
She is so Dang Cute! Love your comments. You're hilarious!! Keep those photos coming! LOVE EM!
ReplyDeleteHolli
So happy to see the pics! And you had me laughing about the pee! So sorry about the trouble with the paperwork! She is beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is so abso-stinkin-lutely beautiful!!! Is it too early for Reed to have the "talk" with Kevin to ask for Hannah Claire's hand in marriage! By the way, did you find out if HC was native or of Chinese descent?
ReplyDeleteSeriously seriously stinkin' cute! (You'll never stop hearing that, I am sure!) She is precious, and I bet you are pinching yourself every day just to see if it is all real! Enjoy every moment as you get to know her. She'll pee on you again when you least expect it (they all do!), but you will have so many great memories and stories, too. The best is yet to be ...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this journey! All the best,
Nicole A. in OH
She is so tiny!! Her expressions are great and her hair is wicked..lol. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteSarah k
Finally! More pictures of little miss! Love seeing her all dolled up and so happy! Too funny about the peeing incident! I can't tell you how many times Andy has done that to me...little stinkers!
ReplyDeleteYes, the camera does love her!! She is just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThe only word that comes to mind is Beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteyou are truly blessed
Tami
Noah's mama
www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com
oh she is more beautiful than i could have ever imagined! it must be because she's SO happy to be in her Mommy and Daddy's arms! she's not a daddy's girl already...is she? neither is mine! you're doing a wonderful job! i know...all of a sudden overnight, you're a mommy! but that's the way it always is! i can promise you it gets easier...and then she'll hit another stage and it will feel like you're starting all over until before you know it, it's all natural and easy all over again! and guess what...you're hannah claire's Mommy and she thinks you are the BESTEST Mommy EVER!!! So...no worries about the pee on the bed! what a great story though! continuing to pray for safe travels, easy transitions, and more joy than you ever dreamed!
ReplyDeleteI'm still laughing my butt off at how stinkin cute she is and how funny you are! You already know I'm following along and trying not to miss a thing!
ReplyDeleteLora
she is just absolutely adorable!!! That smile is gonna break some hearts someday, I'm sure!!! Sorry to hear that AIT was a pain, but glad to hear it all worked out in the end. Congrats again....and enjoy yourselves!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely adorable! I could just squeeze her :) You sound like me while in Taiwan with the new mom stuff - you'll be a pro in no time!!! Like tomorrow :) I love love love her she is just so cute and the camera definitely LOVES her. Looks like you're having fun - HAPPY NEW YEAR and cannot wait to see your next post, yes...I'm actually on the computer for the first time in like 3 months :) Yea! I cannot stay away from miss hannah claire and your jounrey
ReplyDeleteOMG...OMG...OMGosh you guys!She is beautiful!!!!! Love the family picture...You fit together so well! I love the diaper story...reminds me of many silly firsts with Kimi! Enjoy your first forever family day and days...kisses to miss Hannah!!!!! Sending you good travel vibes for the plane trip home!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Megan
It's so great to see her in ya'lls arms. She looks like such a happy baby. You've waited a long time(it was worth it huh?)
ReplyDeleteNow tell Daddy not to forget to take pictures of Mommy and Hannah too!!!
Hannah looks so very happy and just precious!! I love the photo shoot and the clean sheet story ~ that's a baby when the cold air hits them ~ if you all ever have a boy it can get even more exciting during diaper changing time:) We're keeping you all in our prayers and we are soooooo happy your family has been united:)
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