Well, another day of getting to know each other! Avery is a spitfire!! She has a strong personality and seems to be getting used to us. She will call Keith dada and go look for him. Me, she won't call mama, but is comforted by knowing i'm around and grabs my hand if we walk somewhere or puts her arms up to be picked up. She will repeat anything I say, if it's the "right" moment for her! We went to a park that is around the corner for awhile to play, she loved the dogs walking by. Guess Cole is in luck (promised a dog after "Avery is settled"). She is very smart. We met some people in the park who adopted a 4y old from the same orphange. They recognized each other, Avery was squeeling. Their agency guide was there and told us when Avery was throwing the ball to Keith, she was counting "one-two-three" and then throwing. We wish we knew everything she was saying, sometimes she just blabbers on and on. She LOVES bathtime and will need to get in swim lessons soon. She is a fish in the tub and has no fear! Today we went to apply for her chinese passport, fortunately not a long trip. Had dinner tonight at a "German" restaurant--go figure! Not too bad, nice to have american food. Next to it is an Italian one!! Medical exam tomorrow for american visa. Hopefully sight-seeing friday and this w/e, visit orphanage next week. The picture in pink is at the park, and the other is after she finally let me put something in her hair. Won't do a hat yet though!
If anyone emails me, I am getting all emails(thank you, thank you!), but having a little trouble emailing out with my roadrunner.
Oh, and I slept much better with the sleeping pill last night!! Love to you all! J&K
Oh, Jackie I am glad to hear that you all are adjusting to one another. How sweet she seems to be. It brings tears to my eyes. Avery was meant to be all along.
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Kim
It sounds like everything is going great!! Swimming will be so much fun, and a nice thing for you to do together. Avery looks like she is adjusting nicely, and I'm sure you're having a great time getting to know her personality! I can't wait until we all get the same chance. Enjoy your beautiful little girl.
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Jen
Spitfire, eh? She and Josie will get along beautifully! Glad to hear that things are going well so far. The girls and I look forward to reading about Avery everyday - thanks for posting and keeping us all so involved. Glad to hear you are also getting a little rest :)
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It is so good to see how well things are going. I love her headband and little bracelets. Each day when we get home from work David says - let's check on Jackie & Keith. Thanks for including all of us. Can't wait to see you all.
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The first thing we do is check for updates and pics. Jon is really into the thought of another child around who is adopted and knows how it feels. Glad she is getting comfortable with you both, and don't feel bad, Jonathans first word was dad!! Maybe being strong willed is a Asian trait,Jon has a will strong as iron! love, Brian, Gina and Jon
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