Mirror, Mirror on the Hotel Wall

What a blessing and privilege we have been given as we live out the answer to our specific prayers for G od to prepare Katie Kay's heart to bond and trust us with as little trauma and as quick as possible. Literally within 5 minutes of Katherine holding her for the very first time, Katie Kay went sound to sleep on her chest and when she woke up an hour latest she knew Katherine was her mommy and has never looked back. Only the L ord can do something so deep in our hearts and this why we praise and thank Him alone for little bundle of grace He has blessed us with.

"Mirror, mirror on the hotel wall; who is the prettiest little princess of them all? It must be me" says Katie Kay and her mommy and daddy agree.

A view from our hotel room - Galactic Peace International Hotel 

We have the same sweet lady as our guide in NanChang as we did 2 years ago. Only this time we are Mary's only family this week so it's a much more personal experience. Mary lives within walking distance to our hotel with her husband and 2 children (a 20 yr old son in college and 11 yr old daughter). We are learning much more about this area and their culture which is so fascinating and we look forward to sharing. We have a lot more to see and do in the next 2 days and will post a sampling of the sights and fortunately for you, not some of the smells.. LOL

Thank You God for My Mommy

We had a good first night probably because we were all exhausted after such a traumatic and emotion filled day.. Katie Kay slept through the night even though it took Katherine a hour or so to stop jumping up each time Katie Kay wiggled in her crib.

I have to say the L ord has blessed our family beyond our imagination with another precious child. Her physical beauty alone took my breath away the instant I saw her. It's now been 24 hours since we were united, her sweet personality and spirit are equally breath taking. Here are a few more photos from yesterday and this morning in a weak attempt to convey what we are experiencing.

Paper work

Meeting the new director for adoptions in the Jiangxi Province

She loves sitting in her mommy's lap

who is the pretty girl in the "window"?

This morning is likely the first time
the same person who put Katie Kay to bed the night before
woke her the next morning. 

"Thank you God for my mommy"

 Thank you God for Katie Kay !!!

Gotcha Day - August 6, 2012

What a great day we have had. We left the hotel at 4:30AM and flew to Nanchang. When we got to the hotel Katie Kay was not here yet, so we got to the room and waited, then the most beautiful little girl in the world came in. Her nanny was holding her and gave her to me. She began to cry and want her nanny. It was hard but I am grateful she had a nanny that she loved. The nanny left and Katie kay cried a few minutes and then fell fast asleep in my arms for about an hour. When she woke up she seemed to know me and would reach for me if I put her down. We had 3 appointments today to do paper work so we are all exhausted. Tonight we were showing her how to kiss and David and I would kiss and then I leaned and kissed her, and then she leaned to me and kissed me on the cheek. What a great end to a great day. Thank you for your prayers for her adjustment. - Katherine

Katie Kay went sound asleep within 5 minutes of her Mama holding her. Her first word when she woke was "Mama"

 Katie Kay starting to smile

 Fast asleep for the first hour we had her.

She is a beautiful girl like our other girls. We thank God for this incredible gift!

Gotcha Day!

What a great day we have had. Katie Kay is sleeping peacefully now. We are having connection problems so I will get pics up as soon as I can. She is a most beautiful child and seems to be attaching to us well. Thank you for all of your prayers.
  Katherine