She’s ours. We had our official appointment at the CCAA today, all the paperwork was signed and stamped, and the gifts given. She’s our daughter. :)
No time for a long post right now, I’ll try and do that later. For now, a few pics…
Posing with the Bengbu orphanage director…she is very nice and we will get to see her on Friday when we visit the orphanage!
From yesterday…
Our guide, Jane, and the physician helping make the red footprint stamp on her paperwork.
Gee, my hair smells terrific!
I like my stacking cups!
Nighttime snuggle with Baba
Eating a cheerio and watching Baby Einstein…happy girl
I’ll post more later, right now we’re headed to the Lotus Center (a.k.a. China’s version of Walmart) for supplies.
Thanks for the all the wonderful comments, they are giving us strength…we feel covered in prayer!!
February 19th, 2008 at 3:40 am
Congrats on the formal signing of your papers!! I am amazed to see how great Lainey is doing. I love the snuggling with Baba, and the final picture of her watching a video. She sure looks contented. So you might be going to the orphanage on Friday? Will you both be trying to go, or just Randy? It will be a good test for us to see how Lainey does, if you all go together.
Enjoy another lovely day with your little sweetie!!
Becky
February 19th, 2008 at 7:22 am
She looks so comfortable with her mommy & daddy! Congratulations!!
Kelly W
February 19th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Wow, she gets more beautiful the longer you have her- I love the white hair bow. So, what supplies are you getting at the Chinese Walmart??? Does she talk at all? Has she called either of you anything? So glad to see she’s doing so well. Love you lots, me
February 19th, 2008 at 7:58 am
WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY, LAINEY CLARK!!! Wow, she looks so cute with her hair bows (Donna’s special “girly” touches!!) Your family and friends can’t wait to see her and hold her! The pictures just keep getting BETTER!! Love the “Shampoo Girl”!! It touched my heart to see her sleeping on Daddy’s chest…so cute!! We’re so amazed at how WELL she’s doing already..prayers are helping her, I’m sure! Gotta go…Love, hugs to all of you. Mom & Dad
February 19th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Congrats!! Love the bath picture!
February 19th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Wow-it seems like time is going by so fast in China! I hope you all are having the time of your lives! thanks for the pictures! we love them! Congrats! we will comtinue to pray for safety and your bonding with little Lainey-God Bless!
-Carrie
February 19th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Congrats on Lainey officially being your daughter! That picture is just precious with Lainey and her daddy!
Jessica
February 19th, 2008 at 9:50 am
How wonderful…your forever daughter! Praise God! We are so excited for you and can’t wait to see Lainey soon! =)
Derek and Julie
February 19th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Donna, I’m so excited for you and your family. What a little treasure she is. Can she get any cuter??? I love her little hair cut. God Bless you and your little ladybug. I just love all your posts and pictures your sharing. Keep them coming.
February 19th, 2008 at 11:01 am
I think the key to Lainey getting cuter every time we see her is that she is feeling more secure – safer/more trusting with you all and is letting her real beauty out for all to see. Of course all the “girly” touches from Donna help. Love the bath time, sleeping with Daddy, watching video (she is a Clark for sure) and the picture we have all been waiting for “The Forever Family” featuring Lainey Clark. Wow – our God is amazing ! He knew Lainey was going to be yours all along and now He is watching over and guiding you through these amazing days. Love, prayers and excitement for all of you. Keep sending the pictures. Can’t seem to get enough !!
February 19th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Congratulations! She is beautiful and you can tell she is getting more secure. Thanks for taking the time to share pictures!
February 19th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Congratulations!!! I love the hairbow…too cute! The picture of her and her daddy is precious…I love it!
February 19th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
She is beautiful!!! I am loving the pictures and she seems to be doing so well. Interesting about the food and how she gets upset when meals are over. Lily was the opposite. I wonder what Graeme is like. I was so happy to read that you are going to the orphanage on Friday. I teared up as I read the post. I also love the bullets of info you have learned so quickly about Lainy….AMAZING! I can’t wait to check your post each morning. I love her BOW! In the south, we believe in the bigger the better! Enjoy this precious time!
February 19th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
We are so enjoying following along on your journey! Fantastic! Your little one is BEAUTIFUL!
peace
fm
February 19th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Congratulations! She looks great and I love seeing all the pictures!
Praying all the time for you,
Pam
February 19th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Yeah! I was wanting to see more pictures! She is so cute and you look so happy! Continues prayers for you all!
Love, Sarah Houston
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