Monday, August 2, 2010

China Day 4: West Lake, Playing, First Bath, Meeting Elijah & Isaiah

We are amazed at how well Hannah is doing!  She slept for 3 hours this afternoon, and then we went to get a family picture taken for the adoption.  After that we walked across the street to the West Lake and took a few pictures.  The West Lake is so beautiful!  After that we went out to eat with our guide and the other family in our group.  Hannah was squealing all through dinner, and then when we returned to the hotel, she had so much fun going up the steps and running around, playing with us.  She is such a happy girl!  We went back to the room and she had her first bath.  She wasn't sure of it at first, but slowly warmed up to going in to the tub to play with the stacking cups.  We don't know if she's ever had a bath in a tub like this, so we slowly introduced her to it slowly.  She had fun so much fun splashing Mommy and playing with the cups.  After an hour of playing, we convinced her to come out.  Then we Skyped the boys, and Hannah got to see her two geh gehs (big brothers) for the first time.  Elijah said she is very pretty but doesn't talk much!  She was really tired when we were on the phone, so she just stared at the screen.  We knew she was tired because she's been babbling and squealing all day, and has only been quiet when we are walking around outside.  She is taking everything in and is loving all of the attention she is getting from Mama and Baba.  She doesn't want either of us out of her sight. She still prefers Daddy to hold her most of the time, but wants Mommy with her as well.  We are so incredibly blessed!

Attached pictures:
Hannah & Daddy at West Lake
Boat on West Lake
Eating noodles at dinner
Playing in the lobby at the hotel (several of these)
First bath
Meeting Elijah & Isaiah


7 comments:

Unknown said...

What tender heart moments you are sharing with us. It is impossible to view the photos without tears of joy. Hannah is so beautiful and blessed God chose you for her parents. He indeed loves us lavishly.

Huong Giang Family said...

Dear Angie and Jason,
We were so touch with your pictures, movie and stories that you have been told us everyday in your trip. Thank you very much for posting them. I would cry to see and read all about your happy ending adoption story. Whoever she is, I am sure she will be very happy with your wonderful family. Happy 2nd Birthday to little princess Hannah! And happy journey home! We are waiting to meet you!
From: Chau, Giang and Binh, Minh

Terri H said...

Beautiful photos, I knew she would be a happy girl! You will always remember these first 2 weeks with her, I still love to think my time with Liam in China. Hope all goes well with the foster family.

Jaime Olson said...

Wow, you guys! This is just AMAZING. I'm always so excited to see a new post from you! Hannah is so gorgeous and her smile lights up everything around her! I'm excited that she is attaching to both of you and that you are so loving with her. She looks relaxed and right at home with both of you and that's because you are doing such a wonderful job! Thank you so much for posting all of this and keeping us in the loop! It's so kind of you to share!

Unknown said...

Wow!!!! What a beautiful baby girl!!! Oh, she is just precious!! I can't wait to meet her in person and am so happy for you guys and the special time you are sharing now. We're praying!

Love,
Amt

Camille said...

Congratulations! We are so happy for you guys that everything is going so well. Hannah is just precious! What a blessing that she is adjusting so quickly. We will continue to pray for family. We hope this continues to be such a sweet, wonderful time for family!

Janet J Watkins said...

Jason and Angie,
Our hearts leap with joy with each new day's news! We feel so blessed to be able to share this experience with you! Hannah is a beautiful child! How fortunate she is to be welcomed into such a loving family! We rejoice with you! God has blessed your experience greatly!