Today finally got here and what a day it was. We ate breakfast and then everyone assembled in the lobby of the hotel (10 families) to travel to a government office to pick up the kiddos. Isabella and her two friends from Anyang were the last three to arrive (over an hour late), and we were beginning to get restless. She was dressed very warmly and was quite sweaty in her yellow coat. We were overjoyed to hold her and welcome her to the family - the kids did great, especially AW who screamed "Mei Mei" over and over.
Bella Stewart is quiet and reserved (so far). She is petite which we knew and enjoys being held - we have not seen her crawl but she loves to scoot around to get what she wants. She loves to play with things that make noise, including an empty bag of Skittles. She eats like a champ - devouring her bottles, and even ate a cookie. Her feet appear to be in good shape and she is really good with her hands. We will have them evaluated when we return to the US. She is a true delight and is absolutely beautiful. We are truly blessed to be a part of this.
We hope you enjoy the pictures of our first day together. Thank you for following along.
11 comments:
She is so beautiful!! Love all the pictures!! Tears of joy here ... and SO wishing I were with you!
So sweet to see AW as the big sister!! ;)
She is just precious. These pictures gave me goose bumps. I so remember those moments. Blessings to you as you get to know your new little one.
Just visiting from Carrie's blog!
What a JOYOUS day!!! I have been thinking about you and telling all my friends here that today was the day!!! We are so excited for you!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! We love you!
Just beautiful and such a peanut. Praying things continue to go well.
What a special day:) I have been thinking of you today! So glad to see Bella in your arms. Hope to meet her one day soon.
Enjoy your time in China...Cathy Heald(Lee Lee's mom)
So little and so stinkin cute! Love love love all that beautiful hair. Love following you on this journey!!
Congratulations! She is beautiful and I love seeing all her siblings with her - what a joy! Isn't it just fun? :)
Having a hard time reading and seeing the pictures because of all my tears of joy!!!!! Bella is beautiful!!!! God bless each one of you!!!! Love, Sadies Nana
Congratulations! She is just gorgeous. Enjoy the journey.
Oh my gosh!!! How cute is she??!!!! I'm reading like crazy all your posts!! We're so very happy for you all!!
HI White Family!!
I love the 5th picture from the top of all of you together! Congratulations!
We can't wait to meet her!
Hi to Anna Ward from her class! We certainly are missing you!
Safe travels home, our prayers are with you!
Love, Mrs. Holly & Class
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