We started this journey many years ago, knowing that our daughter was waiting for us somewhere in China. That journey began in 2004, but after a setback healthwise, we had to pull out, thinking our hopes were dashed forever. Then in late 2005, with renewed purpose and strength we again began the process of our adoption. We were logged into China March 28th, 2006, and were matched with our Dear Daughter, October 13th, 2009. GOTCHA 12/14/09 Forever Ours 12/15/09

January 10th, 2010 One Month Countdown ...... 4 days


It's truly hard to fathom that in just 4 days, we will have been a family for one whole month.
I'm amazed by how far our girl has come. When we first were united, she would have this blank "stone face", we called it. Every now and again, mostly in new situations, (as she is shy initially), she will exhibit this "stone face"..... this isn't really it, as she's just staring at me, but this could be "the face". In keeping up as Pirate's biggest fan, Baylon dons lots of Pirate gear, mostly courtesy of my Sister Rhonda...... Baylon's biggest fan.
but, THIS, is the face that we've come to know....................

and she just keeps getting cuter, and cuter.........
and this is the infamous squishy face........... oh, and check out the hair.... it's actually growing, and getting darker, and darker. I swear every time I look at her it's longer, or thicker. I keep brushing it up trying to spike it...... it's really too funny !!
You may think our little girl is stuffed in this pack n play a lot, but it's sporadic, and makes for easy picture taking. She's still not got her sea legs, and wobbles all over the place, she's getting there, pulls herself up, and cruises around holding onto things, but she's not walking round on her own yet, thank goodness !!!!!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

She is trying to catch up to Pirate in the hair department?! And I think you are right...she is getting cuter and cuter!

Such a miracle and a blessing, this little girl.

Best,
M

Pam said...

Shelley and Dave, Baylon just gets more beautiful every day!! I LOVE looking at her pictures! She is just so full of personality! And the scrunchy face!! I LOVE IT!!!!