Tuesday, March 25, 2008

It's Official

Grace is officially ours today. All the documents were signed this morning at the Civil Affairs Office. The picture to the right is with the Director of the Qichun County Welfare Institute. Our guide has applied for the babies' passports and so the next few days we just sight-see and wait. Tomorrow we take a tour of the city.

Grace had a difficult night last night. She has a bit of a stuffy nose, so between that and the new environment and new people, she was up quite a bit. After some baby motrin, she slept good. Today we went to a supermarket and got necessities like formula and diapers and we also got some cold medicine. It seemed to work. She was an angel today for being shuffled around so much. She is not yet able to sit alone. She has 4 teeth.

5 comments:

Jan & Dennis said...

Jeff Tammie Grant and Grace, Good Morning!(Here) We are so glad everything is going good!
Try to relax and enjoy the day! We are so happy for you that its official! Awesome!
Hey Jeff, you changed shirt! Ha! (had the same one in two pictures) Ha! Love Jan and Dennis

Joyce said...

Jeff, Tammie, Grant, & Grace, What an awesome picture! We are so happy for you and so happy to have this beautiful little girl in our family. Sounds like if she didn't have sniffles, she'd be too good to be true. Ha! Can we get a picture closer up of her gorgeous little face? Love you all, Mom and Dad

Shane & Jana said...

Hey, you world travelers! How's the day going in China? We had the wind of all winds here yesterday - unreal! Still no rain or snow - sorry Jeff. We are happy to hear the paperwork is done and official! Has it "sunk in" yet?! How's the baby-sister bonding going, Grant? Has mom made you change any diapers yet?! We think about you all often and pray for things to continue on as well as they have so far. Grace is one lucky little girl! and you have been so blessed! Enjoy your stay there and take lots of pictures for the neighbors back home. Love Shane & Jana and family

Samantha said...

Congrats! I am glad it is over and done with. You've waited a long time and it is a relief to know that everything worked out so well. Can't wait to see you when you get home! Samantha S.

Tina and Joe said...

I love this picture of her with the smile! What a cute little round face....she is adorable and I am sure she will have all of you wrapped around her little finger, if she has not already. We are so happy that she yours!