Bits of Beauty surround us; in a baby's smile, a kindness shared or a starry night.

Humble or spectacular, Beauty is alive every moment.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Last Days in China

The picture says it all. Little Sis did not like her first plane ride. Luckily it was less than two hours to Guanzhou.






















Checking out the camera






















This look says, "You know I plan to be the Queen, right?"























Happy girl























Little Sis really liked Dad right away. He was "the Mama" for about 3 weeks. Of course, I won her over eventually :)






















What an amazing transformation. In about a week Sis went from not wanting to be touched to holding Dad's hand.























































Something was funny! Most likely Dad or I dancing around the room for her.

























A lot of paperwork and meetings meant a lot of feeding time on the go.

Little Sister's US Immigration medical exam. Passed!






















More eating!






















She let me hold her (sometimes).


















Aren't you cute!






















Sis loved the congee (thick, chicken flavored rice soup)






















A Buddhist blessing























Saying good-bye to China






















Flying home at last

2 amazing observations:

alaskafam said...

Oh, I love all these pictures of your trip to adopt Paige. It seems like yesterday she came home. I love the picture of Paige giving Reuben the "eye".

Bethany said...

It seems like something so right came into your lives. A blessing in her life, and in yours. You never think a child so young would have a little fear in them...however, it seems like Ruben was safe for her. What a sweet spirit you 2 have. I just love you guys