Its late and Cindi could not stay up to wait on the photos to post, so I will leave a quick update.
We had a great day today again. This little girl likes to wake up slow, but she finishes strong and hard. The video clip is from late tonight before bed, and you will see what I mean.
She really has become Ahna in these last days. She has just been a joy to be around. It just makes your heart smile all day long.
We were up this morning to join the group on a shopping trip to Shamian Island. It is the required stop for all adoptive parents. Think Gatlinburg shopping for adoptive parents and you get the picture. Ahna fell asleep in her carrier and got a good nap in.
We came back to the hotel around lunch time and went to the Pizza Hut next door. It was either actually better than home, or we just missed home a lot. I don't know which one was truer, but we loved it. Ahna did not like pizza, and still thinks we are crazy for eating solid food.
We had some chill time in the afternoon and Ahna took her nap. We later got a taxi and ventured out on our own for some shopping. We found a Chinese restaurant to eat at while we were out. At the restarant next door they were pulling eels and fish from live tanks and smacking them on the sidewalk to prepare them for the chefs. We passed on the live seafood, but were the only anglos in the restautant. It was a lot of fun. We stuck to things we could identify and somehow we never got the rice we ordered.
Back to the hotel by 9:30 and time for Ahna to make us all laugh until our sides hurt. At least a good hour of hilarity. She is something else.
Tomorrow our consulate appointment comes. We don't actually go, our guides take our paperwork on our behalf. Then Tuesday we go for the swearing in of citizenship for Ahna. We have to stay around the hotel until noon tomorrow in case we have to sign something or these is a question about our documents.
That's where we are now. We continue to spend every moment reminding this little wonder that we will be here everytime she wakes up. That we won't be going anywhere and that she can count on us. She is learning that it is true. And the truth is changing her. It is a beautiful thing to behold.
Here is the video for the day:
Here are today's photos, sorry if there are too many
10 comments:
LOVE being able to see all of you enjoy one another. I can't wait to meet miss ahna. I'm not sure that there can ever be too many pictures. thank you for keeping us updated =)
Wow...we can see her come out of her shell in those pictures! So precious...I cry every time I look at your posts! :)
Too many pictures? What-ever! I am out of town, currently sitting in the lobby of the hotel taking advantage of free dsl with the bar and piano playing behind me, all so I can get my Ahna fix for the day! :-)
So glad Eli is better...
Dear Bill and Family,
My family and I (all 17 of us) got back from our one week vacation at Gulf Shores. I couldn't wait to get caught up on your travels and see the photos of your new little girl. (how beautiful she is). I will be anxious to read every day now! Praise the Lord for your new addition. Peggy Witt
Hey Family,
We loved seeing all the photos. Ahna is so precious. God knew where Ahna belonged. How great he is!!. We are glad that you all are having a good time, but we are ready for you all to come home!! We miss and love you,
Harper clan
El,
Glad your feeling better. We prayed for you. Happy you finally have your baby sister Ahna.
Caleb your cousin
Couldn't wait to get back from Murfreesboro to read & see the latest pics, it is unreal from just a few days ago. She does get cuter every time :-) Can't wait to meet her !!
Love & Miss Ya,
Christy,
What a cutie! Love all the photos! There are never too many! The video is great! She is just so precious!! I think Emma will have to step aside for a bit and let the boys dote on Ahna. :) Looking forward to meeting her!!
If you go back to Shamian Island, check out Jordan's shop and tell him hello from the Bergeron family!
Nope- not too many photos! The video was great too. The sights are amazing to see, and your family is wonderful to watch! I still cannot believe all that you have to go through to bring Ahna home! God's blessings to you all. May Eli feel much better soon, and may the Lord protect you all.
I've so enjoyed following your story. Ahna is exquisitely gorgeous! Those mischievious eyes and gorgeous lips.....oh my!! Be afraid, be very afraid!!! Since you are not experienced parents of a beautiful daughter you may not know these important proceedures: For girls like her the father has to get a barrel with a knot hole and put her in it at age 12. At age 14 plug up the knot hole! We raised two like her. Sometimes a couple big dogs and a few little heel bitters helped. Don't believe me, ask Rusty Cryer!
Best Wishes!
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