Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sunday Snapshot ~ Sienna Grace
I thought it would be appropriate to do my first Sunday Snapshot of our daughter-to-be, Sienna Grace. I have told you about the miracle of this child, but I have not really shared much more about her. We have been blessed to get some answers to questions we have sent to her Caregiver. I think you will understand why we love this child so much already and why we are anxious to bring her home...- Sienna likes to play with other children! (Yay!)
- She loves to sing, dance, and dress up! (Check! We can help with that)
- She is not picky about food, but she prefers sweet things! (Like her Mom!)
- She will smile when she gets what she wants!! (Uh-Oh! :) )
- She is happy when she plays!
- She adjusts to new surroundings quickly! (Praise the Lord!)
- She loves to be held!! (Happy to oblige!)
- She sleeps everyday from 8:00pm - 6:00am (Thank you!)
- She does not sleep with anything (such as toy, blanket, etc..)
- Her favorite toy is dolls!! (We can help with that!)
- Her favorite color is red!
I am thinking there is a good chance she may like it here!!!!!!
28 more days.... And, I absolutely can not wait!
Friday, January 29, 2010
We're a Little Sad...
Ruby and I had to say "see you soon" to our pals, ~B and Lucy... We have been in denial about this day for a very long time... But yesterday the moving van took their belongings to their new destination...
We are sad... But, so happy that the are a quick plane trip away, a manageable drive, and in the future a 5 hours train ride!!
B & Lucy, we miss you already!!
Love,
Di & Ruby Mei
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Now It's Time to Get Serious!!!!
The official Itinerary for our trip arrived today!! We meet Sienna Grace at 10:30am on Monday, March 1st. That is 8:30pm on Sunday, February 28th for all of my Central Time Friends and Family! Can I humbly ask you to pencil in, "PRAY FOR SIENNA GRACE" at that appointed time! I got a little teary when I saw our schedule. That is the same time Jeff and I had to be in the lobby of our hotel to meet Ruby Mei, almost two years ago! Praying for the same peace we felt that morning!!So now it is time for Jeff and I to really kick it into gear. I am not a big pack ahead traveler, but I do have my list started!!! My main goal is to get all of the movies off of our video camera hard drive, and 1460 photos off of my laptop and over to my external drive!! I am going to need the space in China! And, to get Sienna's website done (ok started!) I may even start that tonight!!!
For any of your readers, that have spent time in Changsha, please let me know if there is anything we must do or see. Or, anything you think Ainsley would enjoy. We will have the weekend there before we meet Sienna. Our guide is going to be Amy, and she will take us to the museum and to Lieshi Park once we have our new daughter! We also found out we will be traveling with another family with a 9 year old girl. And, they are adopting an older girl too!!
I am so excited for Ainsley to have some potential travel group friends too! And, I am sure Sienna will love hanging out with the big girls!
We head to Guangzhou on the 5th, and Sienna has her TB test on Saturday morning. Prayers for to her results to be negative will be much appreciated! Assuming everything goes according to plan, Sienna Grace will become a U.S. Citizen officially on March 12th when her feet hit the ground at LAX!
While in China, Kim is going to be my scribe here on the blog. She will post mostly photos, maybe some video, and any prayer requests we may have... I am going to use "My Adoption Websites" to really journal our trip like we did for Ruby. I will share that address when it is done.
I have a feeling the next month will go quickly, as we prepare for #3!!
Blessings,
Monday, January 25, 2010
Destination Changsha Confirmed and Booked!!
(This adorable gift arrived from Wesleigh Jane's Mom, the day before they left for China!
I am blessed with amazing friends, with fabulous taste!!)
We got the official "OK" to book our plane tickets today!! Our Consulate Appointment has been confirmed for March 9th. This is our last order of official business before we can bring Sienna Grace home!
Jeff, Ainsley and I are going straight to Changsha for this trip. We will spend two days in the Capital City of Hunan getting acclimated and rested up before we welcome Sienna into our world. We are booked at a wonderful hotel, that has "massage" written all over it for these waiting parents!
I am very excited to experience this journey through Ainsley's eyes!!! Ruby is booked at "Camp H" and she is very excited about the fun that promises to be!!! We have practiced Skype, and we are ready!!! Now, I need to get going on our website, and that list of what to bring!!
It's almost February!!! 5 Weeks from today, it's "Gotcha Sienna!"
Wesleigh Jane!
My friend Jen welcomed Wesleigh Jane into her beautiful family today!!!! And, their New Orleans Saints are going to the Super Bowl... I don't think their day could get much better! (Yes, I was texting game scores all night...)
I was hoping to be in China with Jen... But, instead I get to post for her on her blog, and witness this beautiful miracle from afar!
Jen has waited a very long time for her precious daughter, who I lovingly call, "The Tea Cup!" I am so thankful that Wesleigh is safely in her Mama's arms!
You can check in on Wesleigh here!
Friday, January 22, 2010
WE HAVE DATES!!!!!!!!!!!!
"SIENNA GRACE DAY" is March 1st, 2010!!!!!
and we can not wait to get our girl!!!!!
(Attached Photo is in the proud Daddy's office!)
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