Category: Adoption

7/13/04

Well, we just had a nice long time with family in town. You met your aunt’s Cindy & Lana, Uncle Kris, Cousin Jim, & also grandpa Twinkie. Of course they all loved your energy...

6/4/04

It has been such a great summer so far! You and the boys love to take walks (boy’s in the double stroller & you in the backpack), and of course Rosa is thrilled to...

5/10/04

You are sleeping, so I am enjoying the quiet house. Yesterday was Mother’s Day and it was so special! First off, you are here. My children & our lives are complete. Dad (from you)...

4/19/04

We had a much better week! You have been much less clingy & playing well on your own for short periods of time. You went to the Doctor three times ~ You had three...

4/12/04

This past week was a challenge. I had the flu for a few days, and you were quite demanding. You screamed every time we put you down. Needless to say you spent some good...

4/6/04

We are finally home! We have been home 4 full days & you have adjusted perfectly. Our flights were painless, and you even slept about 4 hours of it. You walk around our home...

3/26/04

Jenna, Friday, March 26, 2004 was a good day. Today you ate a lot, smiled and laughed a lot, and seemed to grow more secure. I sure this will seem trivial when you read...

3/25/04

Yesterday we visited your first home,Huazhou City. We were allowed by the Chinese unit to visit your orphanage. Three families, along with Henry (HOPE guide) and Kevin (photographer) took a six hour bus ride,...

3/24/04

Your parents went to see where you spent the first months of your life so we got to take care of you all day. We visited a big park, Xie Yun, where all the...

3/22/04

It has been a full 24 – hours since we got you! What a trip! You are much more active and opinionated than I imagined, but perfect nonetheless. Yesterday I was so nervous while...