Sunday, November 10, 2013

Gotcha Day!!

 
One final picture of our family of 5!
 
 
 
11 months ago we started this adoption journey.  God lead us to China and then to Emme.  He was faithful every step of the way. We have been dreaming of the day we hold her in our arms and today that dream was fulfilled. 
We met our group in the lobby at 9:30 this morning.  We boarded our bus and drove 20 minutes to the registartion office.  When we arrived, our guide announced that the Kaifeng kids (Emme's orphange) had already arrived.  I teared up before even walking in the door.  When we did we were greeted with this....


   Our sweet Emme was waiting inside.  I love how this picture captured all 5 of us greeting her!
 

                                                          
                                                               Now a family of 6



                         Looking at the photo album the orphange gave us...another blessing!

 
Our picture for our paperwork

                                    
                                                                  My 4 kiddos

We are in love and she has been great!  She even fell asleep on the ride back to the hotel.  She loves the attention from the kids and they love giving it to her.  Elsa is a natural in the big sister department.  We know this "honeymoon phase" may not last so please continue to pray.  Right now we are just enjoying loving on her and making her a part of our family!!

4 comments:

  1. I am in love too! Oh thank you for sharing, have woke up praying all night that she would snuggle right into your arms. We know the kids would love her too. Oh how I want to see her and can't wait for your return. Keep sending the photos.

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  2. LOVE!!! Tears of joy for all of you. We will continue to pray for God's hand on her as she becomes part of your family!!! And on your travels!!

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  3. Such gorgeous pictures!!!!! We are all crowded around the computer just "oohing and aahhiing" over them. So excited!!!

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  4. She is gorgeous! Congratulations! I can't believe we will be doing the same thing in 7 weeks! Yahoo! Can't wait to see more!

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