Gotcha Day!

I won't bore you with a lot of text. The story of the day can wait. I know why you are all here. And you will be so glad you came by!

We sat here in this building to wait, while Jo checked our documentation for verifications.

The bus from the orphanage was running a little late.


Not too sure about Mommy at first. She was sooooo hot and sweaty and her little heart was pounding against my racing heart. The last time I was this nervous was on my wedding day. And look where THAT got me! :)




Checking Daddy out. She was much calmer in his arms at first.
I know how she feels.
The Chinese word for Daddy is BaBa, and she says it very well.
And often. Melts me into a big puddle. Sigh.


While Baba signed paperwork, I offered her the treats the helpers had on hand.
Maybe Mommy isn't so bad after all!

Between hicuppy-gulps and cries, she kept peeking at me and drinking this baby milk.

By the time we left the Civil Affairs office she was completely calm and just staring at my face.

There's so much more to come. But she's finally asleep. The Boss and I are starved. And we're gonna try to nap while she does. Then we're treating ourselves to room service. And more blogging to share the rest of the fun pics of the day. You won't be disappointed! Let's just say, she is a Gang member, officially tomorrow, but we initiated her today . . .