Monday, May 24, 2010

It's A Girl!

We have finally met our precious little girl and have her in our arms after our long journey. We have to say that it was worth every minute of the wait. At 3:00 PM Monday afternoon, we met in the lobby of our hotel with another couple that is here with us from Holt to adopt their second little girl for a short bus ride to a welfare hotel to meet Katie Xuebin. She is everything we hoped for and more. We can't believe that we get to take this sweet little ladybug home with us. Now it is Tuesday morning and we are off to the Office of Civil Affairs to finalize the adoption. I have uploaded a few pictures and will post more detail later.

12 comments:

Sally said...

ACK!!! Best picture EVER! I don't think I've ever seen a smile so big. Can't wait for details! Congrats to you three!

Julie S. said...

What great photos! Congratulations to you all.....

DBW said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We're so thrilled for you!

Unknown said...

already love my lil binbin!
love the pictures specially the one of her sleepin on you uncle t. this must have been when we were skyping! soo precious!
love
Ali

Anja (The Netherlands) said...

Congratulations!!! We've been waiting in that same room! I still love those curly hair of your little girl!

Anonymous said...

Hey Kari and Tony - I'm writing through my tears here as seeing the pictures of you with Katie is just so amazing and emotional. We are so thrilled to have her as a part of our family. Binbin is just so adorable. We are thrilled to hear how well the transition is going so far. Our thoughts and prayers for a continued smooth transition and a lifetime of love and happiness are with you. Hope to talk with you soon. In the meanwhile, please share bigs hugs and kisses with our new darling. Love - K, K, E and H :-)

Anonymous said...

Kari and Tony-

I love the pictures of you and Katie. She is an adorable little girl. She looks happy and that happiness will continue as you grow as a family. Congratulations!

Dawn

TobnJen said...

Kari and Tony,
Oh my gosh!! She is absolutely adorable...I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now. Enjoy every second over in China!

Jen J.

Anonymous said...

I am in tears seeing these photos :) I am overwhelmed with happiness for you guys and agree with my sis, never have seen you smile that big. CANNOT WAIT to meet my new cousin/niece :) and see you guys of course! A million hearts to you guys

auntie em

Eileen said...

Kari,
The whole team is around me so excited to read your new post. In tears as we see your photos and read your story. Safe travels, dear ones. Happiness abounds...we can tell! Much love...eileen

Lorrie D. said...

Kari and Tony,
Congratulations!!! Katie is just precious! So happy for the three of you!

Shelley said...

Hey BIN BIN!
You little "cutie petutie!" Cousin Ali, Uncle Jeff and I have loved getting to know you via SKYPE and can't wait until you get to America! Sorry Ali and I made you cry last night :( But we are going to blame that on Daddy Tudor..LOL!! We also made you laugh and then you have fallin asleep on us twice now...but we will also blame that on your daddy cause he does the same thing to us! LOL!! You just need to know you are one LUCKY LITTLE GIRL! Your Daddy T and Mommy K love you like no other....SERIOUSLY!!! Cant' wait until you get here cause we are going to SPOIL YOU ROTTEN (and then give you back to your daddy and mommy!) Paybacks to you Uncle T!! Oh, and we don't have wood floors, a portable keyboard piano, or a 2-story house! (ask your daddy about that one! LOL!)

See you soon BIN BIN!!

Love Aunt Shelley