February 16, 2005 Wednesday

Well today was Gotcha Day!! We got Aysia around 12:00 noon China time. She did not cry at all. She was the only baby that didn’t cry. We believe her foster mom showed her the pictures of us that we had sent ahead of our arrival. We got the photo book back along with the toy, clothes & camera we had sent ahead. She didn’t cry until we undressed her to change her diaper then she let it rip. Fortunately her foster mom had sent cookies that she likes so we bribed her with them. She also liked the lights & music from the V-tech book we had brought. Thanks Lori & Al. We had to go back to the Adoption Affairs Office to finalize our adoption. After paying fees, answering silly questions like “do you like your baby” and signing a few pieces of paper she is officially ours. After a few hours she began to loosen up a bit. She laughed & played when we tickled her. She even grabbed my face & pulled it to hers. This was a big surprise. The day was very busy & very intense so the pictures are not the best. She was a good eater at dinner. She loves rice & watermelon but she hasn’t drank any formula for us yet. We did get a few ounces of grape juice in her though. Everyone was amazed at how well she was eating. We came up to our room to ready for bed but again she hated having her clothes taken off & really got mad when we tried to give her a bath so it was fast & practically a spit bath. She had not had a nap all day so she was exhausted. She fought sleep intensely. She finally fell asleep & slept with mom. Once she fell asleep we weren’t about to try & move her to her crib. Plus the foster mom had said in the paperwork she prefers to sleep with someone. Please continue with your prayers as they are very much needed & appreciated. We do enjoy hearing from you all & sorry we are unable to respond to them all but keep them coming its nice to hear from home.

Her she comes!!

She didn't like changing her clothes!