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Six YEARS!!!!! Gotcha Day

On March 21, 2007, we had our Gotcha Day with Maylin! I can't believe how fast the time has gone. It seems to speed up every year. It has been a great 6 years. Here is a picture of us moments after we met and a picture of us last October 2012. We both have changed and our bond is stronger.





I was looking at her little face the other day and I couldn't believe how much she has grown over that time. She once was a little baby.....I hardly remember, and now she is 7 and loving being grown-up. Last night we went to a family dance and she danced with boys 35 times! She kept track. She loves us so much, which I am so grateful and we love her.

The other day, I watched her and Alex walk down the hall at school together. He was carrying her car seat. When they parted they expressed their love to each other. I sat there and thought "There are my two babies. Look how they love each other." I was especially impressed with how Alex just loves her so much and takes his responsibility as her big brother so seriously. I appreciate that.

Sure, we have a few adoption issues. Maybe they aren't even adoption issues. Each child just has some issues no matter how they come into your life. Life isn't perfect, but it is good.

We went out to dinner with the Passey's a few weeks ago to celebrate our 6 years since our journey together to China. It was a great experience and I am glad we got to share it with them. Here are pictures of our great dinner together.




Alex and Yao.....two peas in a pod and they really like each other.






Comments

Nate said…
Where did six years go? I love the picture of you two...and so glad Alex and Maylin are friends. Yao Yao sure loves him!
March 23, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Lisa~~ said…
It's amazing how fast they're growing up...but how did you get so much younger in the years? Happy gotcha day anniversary.
March 23, 2013 at 8:42 PM
emma nelson said…
I love your family.
March 29, 2013 at 9:34 AM
Catherine said…
Precious memories...precious moments! Happy Forever Family Day!!

Love the picture of the 2 of you together!
April 3, 2013 at 12:58 PM
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