MEET MOLLIE
Meet Mollie
Merry Christmas....finally!!!
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Laney's Winter Band Concert
Last night was very exciting. Delaney had her first band concert. We had so much fun watching her. She did great. I hope everyone can pull the link up and watch. ENJOY!!!
Laney's 1st Band Concert
Laney's 1st Band Concert
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Visit to the Zoo
Aunt Sis and Maegan went to the zoo with Mollie and I on Thursday. We rode the light rail. Mollie was so excited!!! She loved the train and the animals.
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I Makey Cupcakes!!!
Mike decided he and Mollie should make cupcakes tonight. She was so excited. She kept saying 'I makey cupcakes'!! I lost count of how many times we cleaned her off.
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Beautiful Fall Day
The girls were outside yesterday enjoying the wonderful weather. Laney decided to practice her clairnet. Mollie decided she needed to go swimming. Since she didn't have a swimming pool she made do with what she could find. After taking off her clothes and getting a little water she had a great time!!!
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More Hallowen
Yes, there's more!!!
While waiting to trick-or-treat (and pizza), we went out front. Mollie started pulling things out of the garage to play with!!! As you can tell she was very busy!!!
All princess' need a jeep!!!
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While waiting to trick-or-treat (and pizza), we went out front. Mollie started pulling things out of the garage to play with!!! As you can tell she was very busy!!!
All princess' need a jeep!!!
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Halloween
Halloween was a lot of fun. We carved our pumpkins that afternoon. We all sat outside while Mollie played and then went trick-or-treating when it got dark.
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Princess and The Hammer????
Yes, our child is different. Not many can be a princess and builder at the same time!!!
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Got Milk?
I caught Mollie getting her own milk the other day!!! Good thing the jug was almost empty!!!
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Re-adoption
We finally got the readoption completed for Mollie. This is just a formality to have the adoption officially recognized in the US courts. This makes it much easier to get a birth certificate for Mollie. It also means we don't have to depend on the Chinese paperwork to confirm the adoption. Mollie became a citizen when she landed in the US so that wasn't an issue.
It was a fun day. Unfortunately Laney didn't get to go. She couldn't miss school. She has already missed a lot with her tonsillectomy. However, Aunt Sis, Mamaw, Maegan, and Julie were able ...<< MORE >>
It was a fun day. Unfortunately Laney didn't get to go. She couldn't miss school. She has already missed a lot with her tonsillectomy. However, Aunt Sis, Mamaw, Maegan, and Julie were able ...<< MORE >>
Gone Fishin'
The entire family went fishing while Mamaw was visiting. Not much fishing was done by Mollie and Emily was busy with Mollie. ...<< MORE >>
Preparing for Hurricane Season
Eventhough we don't get many hurricanes here, I guess Mollie decided to prepare anyway. The night before she had been saying 'cope' and pointing to her closet. Yesterday she went up the stair by herself and tried to get her raincoat out of the closet. I helped her get it and she dressed herself and walked around the house in it for a pretty good while.
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Camp Mammaw
Delaney and Mollie just returned from 'Camp Mammaw'. They went with Emily, Aunt Sis, and Julie. Unfortunately Mike and Uncle Mark had to work and could not go. What is Camp Mammaw??? Camp Mammaw is located at Mammaw's house of course. It is dedicated to spoiling kids by letting them do absolutely anything they want to do. ...<< MORE >>
Dixie Dude Ranch Vacation
Finally I am posting the photos from our trip to the dude ranch earlier this summer. We had so much fun!!! Delaney got to take extra advanced rides that she really enjoyed. Mollie went on two trail rides and fell asleep on both. Dixie Dude Ranch is located outside of San Antonio in Bandera, TX. It is just north of Hondo, TX for all you western fans!!! I really enjoyed the trail rides. The horses were slow just the way I like it!!!
The ranch entrance.
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Birthday Blowout!!!
We had Mollie's birthday party Sunday, March 9th, so that everyone could attend the party and the baptism. We cooked out hamburgers and hot dogs and invited entire families to the party. We had about 35 adults and kids. The rented bounce house helped entertain the kids.
The day before the party Uncle Sam, Aunt Pat, Aunt Kathy, Katy, and Anna gave Mollie an electric jeep. She had already gotten a play kitchen from Mamaw and a big slide from Uncle Mark, Aunt Sis, Maegan, and Julie.
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The day before the party Uncle Sam, Aunt Pat, Aunt Kathy, Katy, and Anna gave Mollie an electric jeep. She had already gotten a play kitchen from Mamaw and a big slide from Uncle Mark, Aunt Sis, Maegan, and Julie.
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Wonderful Blessing!
Sunday Mollie was baptized at Trinity Presbyterian Church by Pastor John McCracken. What a joy to see this wonderful event!!! I was excited she did so well during the baptism. She slept through the entire thing except to give the pastor a dirty look when he sprinkled her with water. I was afraid she would get upset or see Mamaw and start laughing. Unfortunately we did not get photos at the church since Mollie was still very much asleep. I wasn't about to wake her up. Here are the photos we took at the house after we got home.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOLLIE!!!
Today Mollie turned 2!!!! Her birthday party will be Sunday. However, we had a small celebration today. Unfortunately, Michael and Delaney are both away. With the Stevenson's stranded by a freaky snow storm. That left Mawmaw and me to throw the party. Mollie's favorite thing to do is cook so we let her help make cupcakes. It was an event!!!
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Happy Valentine's Day
It was a really special Valentine's Day this year. We were very busy so we had dinner at home and made our own dessert. It consisted of a heart shaped pizza and one of a kind chocolate dipped strawberries. The strawberries were prepared by us!!! Michael and Delaney did most of the creative work. Mollie helped in her own special way. Emily helped Mollie. Here are some photos of us making the chocolate dipped strawberries.
Here we are fixing the strawberries
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Here we are fixing the strawberries
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Laney's New Look
As most of you know, Delaney cut her hair and donated it to 'Locks of Love'. Here is a photo of her new hairstyle.
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One year ago today......
We received our very first photos of Mollie. We got our 'match'!!! I have been reminiscing all day. It was a Friday and we already knew we would get the call that day. Our agency had received the 'matches' the day before and always took 24 hours to review all the information. Sis and Maegan came over to be here when I got the call. Michael was at work. He agreed to let me look at the email photos without him. He knew I wouldn't be able to wait
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Big Girl Eats Banana and SMILES!
Mollie refuses to have her banana cut into small pieces. She wants to eat it out of the peel like a big girl. Delaney also taught her to do a silly smile when you ask her 'Can you smile?'.
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Mollie's New Wheel's
Michael decided Mollie needed transportation. He and Mollie went to Walmart got her a new red tricycle.
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Busy Mollie
One of Mollie's favorite foods is yogurt. She also thinks it feels so good on her hands and face. She smears it like lotion!!!
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Making Christmas Cookies
A few days before Christmas we all got together to bake cookies. Mollie helped! It was a really fun day.
Trying on shoes. I think they are little big!
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Trying on shoes. I think they are little big!
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Christmas Morning
Mollie really enjoyed opening presents!! She would keep signing for 'more'. Mark, Sandy, Maegan, Julie, and Andrew came over Christmas night to celebrate together.
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Christmas Vacation With Dad
Mike took extra days off for Christmas and New Year's. Mollie is having fun spending time with him. Emily is also enjoying Mike playing with Mollie and tiring her out. ...<< MORE >>
Decorating For Christmas
Mollie has her own Christmas tree now, thanks to Mamaw. Mamaw's little elf delivered it this week complete with baby safe ornaments!!! Mollie and I decorated the tree today. She thought about where each ornament went before putting it on the tree!!! After decorating her tree, Mollie decided to use some of her ornaments decorate her favorite piece of furniture!!!
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By the way, Mollie has a scrape and bruise on her left cheek from a small accident. Don't worry it look a lot worse than it is!! ...<< MORE >>
Silly Hair
Tonight Mollie was playing with my ponytail holder. She let me put it in her hair. I couldn't resist taking pictures of her. She was extra silly tonight. She had a lot of energy since we didn't get out much today. It rained when we tried to take a walk.
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Grandma Boroden Visits!
We were so excited to have Grandma Boroden visit for the week. Mollie calls her 'Mundma'. Laney and Grandma got to do several crafts together including knitting and mosaic tiles!! It was a wonderful week even though Emily had a bad cold.
Grandma and Laney by the Christmas tree. Laney is getting tall!
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Grandma and Laney by the Christmas tree. Laney is getting tall!
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Just Hangin' out!!
Here are some photos of Mollie just doing what she does best!! Eating,watching Elmo, and reading book!
Just having a snack in the big chair like a big girl ( while watching Elmo)
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Just having a snack in the big chair like a big girl ( while watching Elmo)
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Happy Halloween
Last night was Mollie's first Halloween. She dressed up as her favorite Sesame Street character, Elmo. She was so excited when she saw herself in the mirror!! Aunt Sis and Julie came over to help her enjoy the fun. We were so excited that Delaney came by. She looked great as a cowgirl.
Headed out to visit the neighbors. Elmo never looked better in her pink high tops!!!
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Headed out to visit the neighbors. Elmo never looked better in her pink high tops!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIE AND AUNT SIS!!!
Thursday was Julie's 16th birthday and Aunt Sis' ?? birthday. Mike, Delaney, and Mollie took Julie, Aunt Sis, and Uncle Mark out to celebrate (Emily was out of commission with bronchitus). Here are some photos showing all the fun!!!
Yummy dessert enjoyed by Julie and Delaney
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Yummy dessert enjoyed by Julie and Delaney
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Picasso in the making!!!
Mollie spent some time today drawing with Daddy. At least I didn't have to worry about her running toward the camera. ...<< MORE >>
Six Months!!!
Today is our six month anniversary. Six months ago we met Mollie for the first time. She has been training us ever since. ...<< MORE >>
Gardening Girl
Well, not really gardening. We were just weeding the flower beds. This is Mollie's first encounter with dirt!! She helped by picking leaves off some of the weeds. She really enjoyed the water bottle. She likes drinking out of it. She is still learning how, notice the water on the front of her shirt.
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New Shoes!!!
Mollie and Aunt Sis went shopping today. We were looking for new onesie t-shirts for Mollie since her big belly has outgrown her current ones. To make a long story short, Mollie now has a new pair of pink high top Converse sneakers. They are just like the ones Aunt Sis used to wear playing basketball in high school.(Note: Aunt Sis' were not pink) Really retro!! We wanted to show them off. There are also photos of Mollie wearing her Crocs. They are pink and purple swirls. See Meagan!!! They are cute!!!!
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Mollie Conquers Grass (with Laney's help!!)
Ever since Mollie has come home we have been trying to get her to walk on the grass. She refused everytime! Finally, with the help of Big Sister she did it!! We cheered and cheered. Of course, she laughed and had to walk all over the yard with us. Here are the pictures. It is still such a challenge to get her to be still and look at the camera. Laney and I did the best we could.
Anything is possible with Big Sister's help!!!
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Anything is possible with Big Sister's help!!!
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Yuckier than the Spaghetti
Yes more food shots!!! I couldn't help it. Mollie had mac & cheese for lunch. I don't know if I will ever it it again. Sandy came over today and Mollie was in rare form for 'Aunt Sis'.
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Mollie's Day
I thought you all may want to see part of a typical day in Mollie's life.
Here's lunch!! Yum!! Pasta with meat sauce. Look how well Mollie's feeds herself!!!
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Here's lunch!! Yum!! Pasta with meat sauce. Look how well Mollie's feeds herself!!!
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Singing in The Rain
Actually 'squealing' would be more accurate than singing. Mollie has learned to squeal at a very high pitch. We had a very heavy rain earlier this week and Mollie loves the rain!! She had so much fun just standing in it. Delaney and I watched from the safety of the kitchen door. She got really mad when I made her come in. It was short lived however since we let her watch her favorite show, Sesame Street. She like Elmo and even she recognized him in JC Penny's. Elmo got a hug. ...<< MORE >>
Mollie's Pretty Hat!!!
Mollie is now wearing her cranial helmet. This will reshape her head some. It will help with the narrow long skull she has. We call it her 'pretty hat' so she will be excited about wearing it. She gets so excited when we put it on her. It is hard to take photos of her. I have to run ahead of her and snap pictures while she runs towards the camera.
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Mollie is also walking a lot better now. Actually she is running. ...<< MORE >>
Mollie's first fishing trip!!!
While in Mississippi Mollie actually went fishing with Mike. They hooked three and got one to the boat but it got off. Mollie may have done better without Mike. ...<< MORE >>
Mollie In Mississippi
We also went to Mississippi last week! Check out the pictures!!
Laney & Mollie hanging out at Mamaw's house
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Laney & Mollie hanging out at Mamaw's house
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Mollie Visits Grandma in Florida
Mollie went on her first vacation to Florida to meet Grandma Boroden. She had so much fun playing with everyone. She now squeals even more!! Lots of pictures!!!!
Mollie with Grandma and Uncle Johnny
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Mollie with Grandma and Uncle Johnny
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Mollie's First BBQ
Here is Mollie at her first BBQ and encounter with a swimming pool. She enjoyed every minute!!! She wasn't afraid of the water at all. Of course, she had a plenty of playmates.
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Mollie's tricks
Mollie has learned to stand on her head and look between her legs. Of course, we all have to clap for her. She has also started taking steps!!! She can take three good steps!!! Here she is with Laney.
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Mother's Day!!
Here is one quick picture of Mollie dressed up for her first Mother's Day!!! She looks a little bored!!!!
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Mammaw comes to visit!!!
Well, Mammaw came to visit. Of course, she and Mollie got into trouble!!! Here are pictures of them playing in the pantry!!! Everything is more fun with a grandparent!!! ...<< MORE >>
Finally a Post!!! & Dr's Visit
At last a new post!!!! I've been a little busy lately.
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Crazy Trip Home but We're Here!!
The trip home turned into a very interesting nightmare. Our original itinerary was a 11 hr flight from China to LA, a 5 hr layover in LA (just enough time for immigrations and McDonalds) and then a 4 hr flight from LA to Dallas. I felt this would be a challenge since it was only Mollie and me but hey I was up for it.
Five hours after we took off from China and in the middle of the Pacific, the plane lost an engine. I had never felt that kind of vibration. However, I knew the plane could ...<< MORE >>
HOME SAFE!!!
Everyone is home and safe. We are tired a going to bed. More info later.
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We're Outta Here!!!
I just spoke to our rep. and confirmed we will get Mollie's VISA and make our flight tonight. WAAAAAHOOOOOO!!!!
This is the last post from China!!!!
Today's events:
2:00 pm - Check out of Hotel
2:45 pm - Leave for U.S. Consulate
4:30 pm - Leave Consulate for Airport
9:00 pm - Fly out for Los Angelos
5:30 a.m. (Saturday, Dallas Time) - Arrive Dallas !!!!
Watch the blog for updates from home.
Emily
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This is the last post from China!!!!
Today's events:
2:00 pm - Check out of Hotel
2:45 pm - Leave for U.S. Consulate
4:30 pm - Leave Consulate for Airport
9:00 pm - Fly out for Los Angelos
5:30 a.m. (Saturday, Dallas Time) - Arrive Dallas !!!!
Watch the blog for updates from home.
Emily
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Coming Home Tomorrow.....Maybe.....
Well tomorrow might be the day we come home or it might not. Yet another problem has come up. For some reason the U.S. Consulate is having problems printing out the VISA's. Yes that's right. A printer problem. Actually I am certain the problem is much more complicated than a smiple printer problem. But, hey!!! This the U.S. government. I mean we are a super power and everything.
Oh well!!! Our agency rep. says that the delay should only be until late tomorrow night. However, that means we will miss our flight. This affects a great deal of ...<< MORE >>
Oh well!!! Our agency rep. says that the delay should only be until late tomorrow night. However, that means we will miss our flight. This affects a great deal of ...<< MORE >>
Two More Days!!!
That's right!!! The countdown has begun!!! Just two more days until we start home. I can't wait.
Today was a nice day here. The sun shined a little through all the smog. Mollie and I got out for a little bit. We kept it low key though. She has gotten a cold. I took her to the hotel doctor to ensure it wasn't her ear.s Can't have them hurting for the plane ride!!! The doctor confirmed it is just a cold. She is doing much better now that I have her on medicines. Tonight She really enjoyed her bath. ...<< MORE >>
Today was a nice day here. The sun shined a little through all the smog. Mollie and I got out for a little bit. We kept it low key though. She has gotten a cold. I took her to the hotel doctor to ensure it wasn't her ear.s Can't have them hurting for the plane ride!!! The doctor confirmed it is just a cold. She is doing much better now that I have her on medicines. Tonight She really enjoyed her bath. ...<< MORE >>
Tuesday in China
Today has been a slow day but good. Yesterday was difficult. Mollie had a tummy ache. She finally felt better yesterday evening after a rough day.
This morning she woke bright and early at 6 a.m. ready to go!! We were supposed to take a tour to the mountains but it rained all morning. Mollie and I finally go out about 2 pm and went to Starbucks. I took some pictures of the park in front of Starbucks. It runs the length of Shaiman Island. Sorry not many picture of Mollie. It is hard to chase her around ...<< MORE >>
This morning she woke bright and early at 6 a.m. ready to go!! We were supposed to take a tour to the mountains but it rained all morning. Mollie and I finally go out about 2 pm and went to Starbucks. I took some pictures of the park in front of Starbucks. It runs the length of Shaiman Island. Sorry not many picture of Mollie. It is hard to chase her around ...<< MORE >>
Mollie Video
Here is the video of us getting Mollie for the first time. Click the link below.
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Happy Easter From China!!!
It is early morning here on Easter. Mollie is still asleep. I wanted to take this time to wish all our family and friends a Happy Easter.
God has given us a very precious gift. My prayer is that Michael and I will honor that gift by raising Mollie with the full knowledge of Our Lord. I pray that her life will glorify him.
God bless you all on this Holy Day.
Emily and Mollie
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God has given us a very precious gift. My prayer is that Michael and I will honor that gift by raising Mollie with the full knowledge of Our Lord. I pray that her life will glorify him.
God bless you all on this Holy Day.
Emily and Mollie
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Just Mollie and Me!!
Today was the first day that it was just Mollie and me. We did a lot of playing in the hotel room. We did go out for a little while around lunch. We dropped off our laundry, went to Starbucks, and went shopping for diapers and formula. I thought we were gone for at least 3 hours but it turned out to be about 1 1/2 hour. ...<< MORE >>
Mollie's Orphanage
Today was a very long, busy day. We travelled about 1 1/2 hours to Dongguan to visit Mollie's orphanage. Dongguan is a very huge factory city. The overcast skies are partly due to pollution. The orphanage was very nice and clean. Each 'baby' room as about 18 cribs in it. Michael and Delaney saw the crib that was Mollie's. I was not able to go in the room and I really didn't want Mollie to go back in. All the nanny's were excited to see the baby's again. Below are some photos of the orphanage and the city.
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Goodbye China! Hello U.S!
Hi Everyone,
Today's the big day! We're gonna go to the orphanage in just a little bit and in a couple hours we're gonna fly straight out of Guangzhou to Los Angelas, California! Can't wait to see my pets! I really like China though, but then I'll miss my pets....... Can't wait!!!
Delaney
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Today's the big day! We're gonna go to the orphanage in just a little bit and in a couple hours we're gonna fly straight out of Guangzhou to Los Angelas, California! Can't wait to see my pets! I really like China though, but then I'll miss my pets....... Can't wait!!!
Delaney
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Food in China!!
Hi Everybody!
Well, I heard that there's 40 McDonalds in Guangzhou!! And there's lots of KFC!!! Now I don't have to eat just Chinese Food, but also I didn't see Popeyes Chicken ...<< MORE >>
Well, I heard that there's 40 McDonalds in Guangzhou!! And there's lots of KFC!!! Now I don't have to eat just Chinese Food, but also I didn't see Popeyes Chicken ...<< MORE >>
Couple more pics
I guess I'll be in trouble if I don't post a couple baby pics.
"Hey, What are you looking at?"
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Cruise on the Pearl River
Apparently, there is no electricity shortage in China. All the tall building have lights. Some have giant screens on them and show different scenes. We took a cruise down the Pearl River and got to see the lights and they fed us. Delaney made a funny face when she bit into the miny hot dog. ...<< MORE >>
Gross Food Alert!!
I everybody!!
Yup your right Monique!!! I saw eel, water beatles worms....and other gross stuff!!! I also saw a chicken with it's head still on!!! Gross...........!!!
Delaney
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Yup your right Monique!!! I saw eel, water beatles worms....and other gross stuff!!! I also saw a chicken with it's head still on!!! Gross...........!!!
Delaney
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Picture Fiesta
OK, so we were tired last night. It was a rough night with Mollie. Not much sleep last night. Delaney and I went on a city tour and visited a Buddhist temple and a place called the Chen House Museum.
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Mollie is Doing Better!!
Mollie's bronchitus is so much better. She had her last breathing treatment and we are almost finished with the medicine. She does not show any symptoms anymore. Thankfully she was never very sick. I think we stopped it before she got bad.
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She is getting to know us more and getting more bold. Her personality is starting to show!! Mike has determined she is 'strong willed'. ...<< MORE >>
Today's Photos
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Today
Delaney and I did a bunch of shopping today. I'm good for the next 6 years now. I can't wait to go fishing now. Anyway, we got a few souvenirs and got to eat at Mcdonalds. I had a sweet and sour big mack with roast fries. ...<< MORE >>
Reality Check!!
We woke this morning to Mollie coughing. We decided to take her to the doctor. She has a mild case of bronchitus. This is good news. Some of the other babies from her orphanage are a lot sicker. One little girl has pheumonia. Any way Mollie is taking four kinds of medicine and will take three breathing treatments. She and I stayed in today while Mike and Delaney went shopping. Mollie is actually helping me type this (with her foot that is). ...<< MORE >>
It's Official!!!
Mollie is officially ours!!! We went to the extremely hot Registrar's office again today!!! We signed all the papers, took the official photo, and took an oath. Now she is legally ours!!!! ...<< MORE >>
We Have Mollie!
Hi everyone!
We finally have Mollie! She laughs lots! And smiles whenever someone tickles her under the chin!
she's sleeping lots. Me and Emily played with her last night with some cups and a rattle crab. She was playing hard yesterday too!
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We finally have Mollie! She laughs lots! And smiles whenever someone tickles her under the chin!
she's sleeping lots. Me and Emily played with her last night with some cups and a rattle crab. She was playing hard yesterday too!
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Amazing!!!
Well, Emily looks like a pro already. Last night Delaney and Emily got to play with her while I finished up some paperwork for the adoption. She is smiling and laughing. We think the nanny's like her a lot at the orphange. She is very sweet.
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Molllie is Here!!!
Yep!!! She's ours!!! All I can say is she is going to fit right in with this bunch!!! She watched every little thing that happened today. She smiles so easily. How tiny she is!!! The sleeper she has on is a 0-3 months!!! Nope, the Huggies #3's are too small. We have to have #2's. That's OK. One of the other ladies brought a bunch of 2's. We are going to swap. Her baby is a chunk.
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WOW!!! What a day!!! This is just a few pictures. She has four teeth, 2 top front and 2 top bottom so ...<< MORE >>
It's Gotcha Day!!!!
Well, it's finally here!!! Gotcha Day!!! We are getting ready for breakfast and preparing for the big day!!! We will leave to go to the Registrar's office about 2 pm. That is where we will get Mollie. It will be a very long afternoon. There are 19 families. That is about twice as many as normal. Therefore, the process will be long. We found out that we will get about 5 to 10 minutes to talk personally to the nannies that care for the babies. This will give us more specify information about how Mollie was cared for. We probably ...<< MORE >>
Delaney's Report Of China!!!
Hi Everyone!
We got in China Tuesday morning and we went around the block and we saw some stores that had baby outfits, mostly there where dresses! Thursday is the big day!!! For me the times over here are hard to follow. I woke up at 4:45 this morning.
Ya, like my daddy said we saw an alligator yesterday and my daddy forced me over to see a alligator tail, it was frozen.....Gross!!
Delaney.
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We got in China Tuesday morning and we went around the block and we saw some stores that had baby outfits, mostly there where dresses! Thursday is the big day!!! For me the times over here are hard to follow. I woke up at 4:45 this morning.
Ya, like my daddy said we saw an alligator yesterday and my daddy forced me over to see a alligator tail, it was frozen.....Gross!!
Delaney.
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Post from Michael
Hi Everyone,
We are in China and our sleep is a bit messed up. Emily took a nap in the afternoon and Delaney and I went to a few shops. You would not believe it. I saw people fishing. Woo hoo! We have a canal right in front of the hotel. No I probably won't go fishing. Haha. Delaney bought some stuff to take back. I helped.
All around the hotel there are tall trees and it's very green. In between the shops there were some live seafood shops and they had live alligator and they also ...<< MORE >>
We are in China and our sleep is a bit messed up. Emily took a nap in the afternoon and Delaney and I went to a few shops. You would not believe it. I saw people fishing. Woo hoo! We have a canal right in front of the hotel. No I probably won't go fishing. Haha. Delaney bought some stuff to take back. I helped.
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Our Room
OK. I have slept a little so here are the pictures of the room.
Here is the sitting room.
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Here is the sitting room.
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We're Here!!!!
We finally made it!!! It is Tuesday morning here and we just got into our room. Wow!!! What a room!!! Our regular suite was not ready and they UPGRADED us!!! Photos to come in next post. It warrants its own post. We have chandeliers, two separate bathrooms, a whirlpool bath, a walk-in bar, poker table (we have no cards), a sauna!!!, and yes can you believe it a bidet!! :o Photos to come but now I am going to shower and rest!!! I can not explain how exhausted we are.
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Packing is complete...well almost
I am so good....we have four bags (each under 50 pds) packed. All critical items are packed..matching outfits, coffee, french press mugs for coffee, games, and diapers. The only thing left to pack is last minute toilettries that we will use in the morning. I even think there may be a little more room for more diapers. Yes, I know. We can buy diapers in China. However, I have heard they are not as good. Therefore, I am stuffing diapers in any extra space I have. I am up to 50 (Huggies size 3) and 24 (Huggies size 2). I ...<< MORE >>
Trip Itinerary
3/25 Leave the
3/27 Arrive in
3/29 MEET MOLLIE!!! Go to the Provincial Civil Affairs Office this afternoon to receive your child at 2:30pm.
3/30 Outfit Day! Adoption Registration and Notarization at the Guangdong Registration office at 9:30am.
3/31-4/1 Free time. Rest, shop, tour.
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And the countdown continues......
Yep, that's right!!! Three days to go!!!! It's amazing that we are almost ready to leave. I spent the day running errands! Last minute stuff 'cause I'm a 'last minute' gal. That's OK because I'm finished (well almost). One last trip to pick up our prescriptions for our antibiotics (for sinus and tummy issues if they happen). I can do that tomorrow no problem. Tomorrow I will spend the day washing clothes and cleaning the house. ...<< MORE >>
Modeling the 'outfit'
The matching ponytail holder for Mollie's outfit was too big for her. Maegan helped me redesign and Skipper 'volunteered' to model it. Yes, I know (sigh).... we are getting a little silly ...<< MORE >>
The Countdown has begun!!!
Yep!!! We are counting down!! Five days until we leave!!!! The time is flying this week!!! I started packing everything last night. Packing is not a problem. I need to just throw everything into a suitcase, right? Well, no I have to make it more difficult. ...<< MORE >>
The Outfits!!
Here are the matching outfits we got for Delaney and Mollie. The blue and white polka dots are pony tail holders for their hair. We may have to glue Mollie's in!!!
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Delaney's Report!
Today was the big day for Emily and me. We bought Mollie and I a matching outfit from Children's Place. It's a little blue striped skirt with a regular blue T-shirt. We coudn't find the exact shirt as Mollie's so I just got a spaghetti straped shirt their both cute though. We'll take lots of pictures of the matching outfits!!!
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We Have Tickets!!!
In normal circumstances buying plane tickets would not be a big deal. However, with classic adoption style it took me all day to resolve the tickets!!! It didn't help that I seem to have a case of the 'nerves' lately. I guess its the new mommy thing or something. Oh well!!! The tickets are purchased and can't be changed!! They are actually paper tickets because the China airlines requires them!!! Just one more thing to keep up with! What can you do??
Great news!!! Another couple who are very nice is flying the same flights that we are. This ...<< MORE >>
Great news!!! Another couple who are very nice is flying the same flights that we are. This ...<< MORE >>
We got our final dates!!!!! Again!!!
OK. I really think this is our final dates. March 28th - April 13th. Gotcha Day will be March 29th. We will probably leave earlier than March 28th. Therefore our trip will be closer to 3 weeks instead of 2 weeks. More details later!!! ...<< MORE >>
Here we go again!!!
I just received an email from our agency!!! Our trip is changing AGAIN!!! So much for 'confirmed' appointments. The Chinese office that will handle Mollie's adoption is now stating they are totally booked on April 3rd but could get us in on March 26th thru March 30th. However, this means we need to re-schedule our consulate appt. We are now looking at going to China around March 23rd. The agency is flying a representative to China Monday morning to state our case in person to the consulate office.
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I woke up this morning feeling so great because I ...<< MORE >>
Time to buy the tickets!!!
We have CONFIRMED travel dates!!! We will depart March 30th and return April 14th (Give or take a day depending on what flights we get!!! ). We will get Mollie on Tuesday, April 3rd!!!!
Praise God!!!
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Praise God!!!
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Bad News! Good News!
The bad news is that we have to wait until the end of March to travel (hopefully that soon). We are still waiting for final confirmation.
The good news is that we now have time to get the bathroom leak and kitchen repaired before we travel. I wasn't looking forward to coming home with another child with no working kitchen. ...<< MORE >>
The good news is that we now have time to get the bathroom leak and kitchen repaired before we travel. I wasn't looking forward to coming home with another child with no working kitchen. ...<< MORE >>
Welcome to the Adoption Rollcoaster!!
Well here we go again!!! Just as we get excited about leaving....yet another delay. It looks like the Chinese office in the Quangdong province that will handle Mollie's adoption will be closed from March 20th to April 2nd. My agency found this out today. Therefore, we will not be able to travel until the end of March.
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Welcome to the ups and downs of international adoption!!! ...<< MORE >>
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOLLIE!!
Today Mollie turns one year old. Even though we are not with her for this special day, I know that God is with her. I pray she finds joy and peace on this special day.
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She better rest up because her 2nd birthday will be crazy!!! ...<< MORE >>
Travel Notice Arrived!!!
OK We have our Travel Notice!!! What does this mean? We wait again. ...<< MORE >>
What's Next?
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Doctor reviews Medical Records
I sent Mollie's medical records to a pediatrician that specializes in international adoptions. He has also adopted a girl from China. I spoke with him Friday. He had some very positive comments.
- Mollie is in the 25% for weight and height. I was excited to hear this since I thought she was lower!
- She is in the 75% for head circumference. This is very good since a small head could mean developmental issues.
- He feels there is a very low chance for her to have any permanent medical problems.
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First Entry
Welcome to our Blog. We will be documenting our wait and trip to China to adopt our daughter, Mollie Emily. ...<< MORE >>