On our first morning together she woke up crying. It broke my heart. She only cried for about a minute, then another minute of sniffles and the rest of the day was back to that beautiful smile of hers. When we go to breakfast I ask her what she wants, she points to everything!! She is a good eater!
Yesterday it was official. We swore to never abuse or abandon “twice”, signed a bunch of papers and that’s it here in Nanning. We still have to wait to get her passport on Friday, then it’s on to Guangzhou for medical test and the oath.
Today was a free day. We went to a children’s amusement park and spent a couple hours. Bella June rode a few things, but she wasn’t super excited about it. Yesterday and today we went to the hotel pool. She loved it!!! She did her best to swim, but sank straight to the bottom. She doesn’t have an ounce of fat on her to help her float. After just a couple days, I can already tell she will be a swimming fish and she will need to take gymnastics to work off some of that energy of hers!!!
JD bought Bella June a DSi before we left and boy has it come in handy! The girl has taken about 200 pictures with it. She turned JD into Mario and Baba into a daisy!
I may seriously have to rethink the Kindergarten thing. This girl is as smart as can be! I know, y’all think I’m just being a mom, but she is so smart. The only thing that may hold her back from 1st grade would be her language. We will just have to see…
Ok, I’ll quit bragging and just let y’all enjoy some pics.
Oh, before I let you go….our guide, David, challenged me to eat something very cultural (and I mean cultural!!!) So I did it! I ate CHICKEN FEET!!!
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| Nanning Civil Affairs office |
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| Waiting for our appointment |
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| Both families with Orphanage nanny, teacher & Director |
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| Our new family with the Orphanage nanny, teacher & Director |
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| Ge-Ge and Mei-Mei (brother & sister) |
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| At the amusement park |
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| On the merry-go-round |
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| 80yr old woman tried to teach JD how to use a Kung Fu sword |
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| Bella June's first Happy Meal |
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| Ba Ba and Bella June swimming |
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| More swimming |
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| Chicken feet |
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| It doesn't taste like chicken |
Ieuwww chickenfeet that doesn't seem yummie at all!! Nut hey you've got to try everything. What a beautiful pictures from a lovely family. And with school, Marek is the best school you can go to for ESL my kids didn't speak a word when we came and look at them 2,5 years later fluently!! But I totally understand if you're holding her back. Well enjoy the rest of your time in China, looking forward to another story and pics.
ReplyDeleteYou are one brave girl!! I'm impressed!! LOVING your pictures...she looks like she's been a member of your family forever. Love it! And you can tell JD just adores her! I know I keep saying it, but I am so, so happy for you! Can't wait to read more and see more pictures!
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ReplyDeleteI could not hold back the tears as your precious girl called you "mama" and covered you with kisses. What an amazing love between a mother and her child! Thank you for sharing Bella June's life story with us. I read your blog everyday and pray God's abundant love surround your family as you bring her home. We love ya'll and can't wait to meet her in person--she's beautiful. from Connie
I didn't think to get your blog address before you left. So I've been DYING to know what was going on with you guys. Kandice got the addy for me and I'm so happy to see all of your faces even if on the computer. I am bawling tears of joy for you all. You are one beautiful family! God is SO good. Congratulations!
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