We had to celebrate the day she was born in some way even though she is half a world away! I didn't think I was going to decorate, but I was in such a good mood on Friday I found myself buying lanterns, and signs, and wanting to celebrate in a kinda big way. Celebrate our little girl. We will throw a huge bash when she is finally home with us, once she is settled.
We had Gary's parents, and his brother and his family, and a good friend of ours, Katie ("Auntie" Katie) over for cake and ice cream. We all sang Happy Birthday to her, and have it on videotape (will share later). We didn't expect gifts, but there were some. She got some cute outfits, and toys, and the book "Every Year on Your Birthday", signed by the author from Uncle Steve and Aunt Beth, and the boys.
It was a lot of fun, and we can't wait to have her here with us. We just sent out a care package to her today, with pictures of us, and a blanket for her, a stuffed animal for her, and some candy for the directors, and nannies of the Welfare Institute. It's exciting to know that she will see our faces soon!! We are hoping that this will help to familiarize her with us a little bit, at least what we look like.
We are so very thankful for the recent pictures we received on Friday. We are constantly looking at them!! She is a total sweetheart!! She has changed so much!! We know babies change a lot but she's our daughter, and to think all we've missed in the last year, and especially in the last month. She has toothers now, and her arm looks great (her special need is her upper right arm)!! I will explain more later on her special need.
So please enjoy the collage of photos from our celebration of her birth!!
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