Sophie and Melee are waiting for Josy to share her cheese!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Welcome Home Melee Faith!!!
This picture was taken while we waited for the plane to arrive. It was delayed because of weather. It was raining something terrible. I can't explain the feelings that were running high at the airport. We were so blessed to have some wonderful friends and family who didn't let the fact that the plane didn't get in until 11:00 PM and the storm stop them from coming to help us welcome our little girl home.
Pat, Me and Aunt Jen
Papaw Jady, Johnathan (holding the welcome home sign Josy made all by herself) and Papaw Bob
Johnathan, Papaw Jady, Mamaw Sherrie, Papaw Bob and Mamaw Wanda
Mamaw Wanda, Nana, Aunt Tammie, Johnathan and Papaw Eddie
Heading to meet the plane......
Do you see it yet??????
Finally....Here they come!!!!
Our first few moments together!!!! Johnathan stood back and just watched! I couldn't stay back and we all know that Josy has NO patience!!! I didn't try to take her from Darrell. I wanted her to feel safe and secure. I didn't want to scare her! She didn't offer to come to me and she would run to Darrell if she felt someone was getting too close. It killed me but I knew it was the best decision. We learned so much from when we brought Josy home.
Playing peek a boo. She recognized playing this game with me!!! I had played with her via webcam while they were in China. I think she was confused because now I was real and not in a computer!! 
She was scared to death of Johnathan. It broke his heart.... We think it was the hat! When I look at this picture it takes me back to the day we received Josy girl! I think about how Johnathan has grown up so much. He is no longer the little 12 year old boy.... he has grown into a fine young man. WOW where do the years go?????
Josy LOVES her sister!!!! After 30 plus hours of travel Melee is in a great mood! I know she has to be totally exhausted!!!! She still runs back to daddy when she feels someone is too close!!!
She loves her daddy!!! She wants to make sure he is always near. She does think her sister is funny though!!!
She has a little smile for her mamaw too!!!
Mamaw finally eased Melee down onto her lap. I don't think she even realized!!! I love this picture....it shows Mamaw sneaking her first smooch!!! Notice Melee's hands.... they are full of little snack puffs~~~food is the key with this girl!!
Today my baby girl, God has answered many prayers....HE has given us a MIRACLE!!!! You don't know it yet but YOU are our miracle sent straight from the hand of GOD!!!We consider it such a PRIVILEGE to be chosen by HIM to be your FOREVER family!!!! We love you so much already!!!!
Pat, Me and Aunt JenPapaw Jady, Johnathan (holding the welcome home sign Josy made all by herself) and Papaw BobJohnathan, Papaw Jady, Mamaw Sherrie, Papaw Bob and Mamaw WandaMamaw Wanda, Nana, Aunt Tammie, Johnathan and Papaw EddieHeading to meet the plane......Do you see it yet??????Finally....Here they come!!!!Our first few moments together!!!! Johnathan stood back and just watched! I couldn't stay back and we all know that Josy has NO patience!!! I didn't try to take her from Darrell. I wanted her to feel safe and secure. I didn't want to scare her! She didn't offer to come to me and she would run to Darrell if she felt someone was getting too close. It killed me but I knew it was the best decision. We learned so much from when we brought Josy home.Playing peek a boo. She recognized playing this game with me!!! I had played with her via webcam while they were in China. I think she was confused because now I was real and not in a computer!! She was scared to death of Johnathan. It broke his heart.... We think it was the hat! When I look at this picture it takes me back to the day we received Josy girl! I think about how Johnathan has grown up so much. He is no longer the little 12 year old boy.... he has grown into a fine young man. WOW where do the years go?????Josy LOVES her sister!!!! After 30 plus hours of travel Melee is in a great mood! I know she has to be totally exhausted!!!! She still runs back to daddy when she feels someone is too close!!!
She loves her daddy!!! She wants to make sure he is always near. She does think her sister is funny though!!!
She has a little smile for her mamaw too!!!
Mamaw finally eased Melee down onto her lap. I don't think she even realized!!! I love this picture....it shows Mamaw sneaking her first smooch!!! Notice Melee's hands.... they are full of little snack puffs~~~food is the key with this girl!!
Today my baby girl, God has answered many prayers....HE has given us a MIRACLE!!!! You don't know it yet but YOU are our miracle sent straight from the hand of GOD!!!We consider it such a PRIVILEGE to be chosen by HIM to be your FOREVER family!!!! We love you so much already!!!!
Melee will be home tonight!!!
Ready to leave for the airport to pick up Melee and Daddy! We can't wait to meet her in person. My mom surprised me with a necklace that had the name Faith. It was hers and she wanted me to have it. I LOVE LOVE sentimental gifts like this. This will be a necklace I will eventually hand down to Melee. I will love telling her the story of how her Nana gave it to me the night that we picked her up at the airport!!!
This is the sign we hung at the bottom of our driveway. Johnathan and I rode the four wheeler to the road and hung it up. We were hurrying because it looked like it was going to pour rain! I hope the flight is not delayed due to weather. We are so excited!!! We are ready for daddy and baby to get home!!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Melee is in Daddy's Arms!!!!
This is where Darrell met our little Melee Faith. This is moments before she arrived. 
It's official! She is ours!!!! YAHOO!!!!
It's official! She is ours!!!! YAHOO!!!!This is Melee's foster mom that cared for her while she lived in China. I will forever be greatful for the love she gave our daughter. 
These pictures were taken not long after Darrell got back to the room with Melee. 
Playing in the Swan Room. It looks like we have another acrobat on our hands. Josy loved to do the same thing when she was Melee's age!!!
She sticks her tongue out when she is thinking just like Darrell!!!! 
She is not bashful! They said she cried when she saw strangers????
This is the translator with the driver and his son.
The translator and a trainee.
Happy Girl going for a ride. No~she is not in a carseat. Children don't ride in them in China.
Is this China Daddy? When are we going home?
Keeping Daddy on his toes at the park!
What a smile!!! I can't wait to kiss those chubby cheekers!!!
Wore out! She looks like an angel! I am sad looking at this picture. It is the first time I have ever seen my baby sleep. I have missed so much with her. She has had 2 surgeries. She has ate her first solid food,took her first step, got her first tooth,crawled, sit up, and even had her first birthday without us. I am saddened at the fact but I know God has a plan. I promise you baby girl mommy and daddy will never miss another first.....We love you so much!!!!
Is this China Daddy? When are we going home?
Keeping Daddy on his toes at the park!
What a smile!!! I can't wait to kiss those chubby cheekers!!! 
Wore out! She looks like an angel! I am sad looking at this picture. It is the first time I have ever seen my baby sleep. I have missed so much with her. She has had 2 surgeries. She has ate her first solid food,took her first step, got her first tooth,crawled, sit up, and even had her first birthday without us. I am saddened at the fact but I know God has a plan. I promise you baby girl mommy and daddy will never miss another first.....We love you so much!!!!
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