Her first baby food feeding, prunes!
Her first bath! They only wiped her down in the orphanage, she was mesmerized by the water.
There's that dimple!
Heavenly crib, who needs that?! We love to sleep together.
Uh oh, where did Mom go?
And she's off to come and find me.
It's our morning now, we're up. Magnolia is bonding with daddy now, they're singing lullabies. She slept through the night, from 7pm to 6am only waking once to whimper. We gave her more Tylenol and she was back to bed. Today we're going to the police station to apply for Magnolia's passport! We introduced her to the pool yesterday, only putting her feet in, she loved it! If she's feeling better we're going to take her in today. They've only given her bottles in the orphanage, a sludge like mixture of rice cereal and formula with big holes cut in the nipples so it can pass through and it make it a quick feeding in an orphanage with many babies. We're so happy she sucks her thumb because that means she's developed some muscles in her mouth, which is very important for her speech development in the future. Better go, we have her in the tub and are dying for some breakfast. We're going to try to give her some congee, a cooked down rice mixture that is often given to babies here. We'll let you know how that goes!More later. Much love to everyone. We LOVE reading your comments.
12 comments:
Ha! I'm such the stalker! I've been waiting for this post all day and just when I begin to shut down after my work day--you surprise me! Love the pictures! Keep up the great work you guys--she looks happy, content & well loved. Miss you guys--Emily
Dear Lucy and George, As I sit here with tears of happiness running down my face thinking what a beautiful gift. She is so perfect and we are so happy for you. I feel so fortunate to share this journey w/ you. Love Aunt Jenny and Gary
These pictures are such fun-- her personality shines through brilliantly!
She is lovely to look at!!!! (I especially love the bow in her thick shiny hair).--Anne & David
she is beautiful and i'm not just saying that because i'm her uncle.
love, charlie
I am in awe! I look at Magnolia all day at work and then as soon as I come home! I have even started to look at her right before I have to have my injection and her image seems to take some of the pain away. Amazing! She is an angel and seems madly in love with her mommy and daddy! I love all three of you so much! Love, Elizabeth
Luckily I spoke with Elizabeth when I got in this evening and she told me the pictures were up!
Magnolia must have been your's in another life. She just seems to be so utterly contented with you. I was thrilled to see her sleeping alongside her Daddy, and most anxious to know that her Mommy has been sleeping.
Can't wait to hear about upcoming adventures...
All of my love,
Momla
I can't believe she is crawling! Good thing you baby proofed your house. Did she just start crawling with you guys? I love all the pictures. It is so great to see her personality emerge!! What a little sweetie pie. I can't wait to hear about the swimming pool. That should warmn her up for Lake Michigan!! Miss you guys and anxiously await more... Love, Mary
Magnolia just keeps getting more and more dear...the dimple is so becoming and she is just so darm cute! Please give her a little hug from her Grandpa and Grandma Strickler...we are beside ourselves with joy for you. Dad.
Hi Judy Family!
I hope you had a great day today! I'm eager to know how Magnolia is doing, what you are all experiencing as you sightsee the area, adjust, etc...
Anxiously awaiting more updates & photos! She is a peach! I love her dimple and wanna feel her hair!
Love to you all-Emily
I have to agree with everyone else, your daughter (!) is adorable. And to read about your first day with her truly did bring a tear to my eye. Congratulations again to all three of you. We can't wait until you come home, but until you do, HAVE FUN! and enjoy that congee!
Love, Tom, Christine & Charlie
My husband's aunt just adopted a little girl (Claire) from China this year, so reading all of this is very familiar to me. Claire is 2 now and is still having problems eating baby food. You guys are lucky that Magnolia is adjusting so well. Love the pictures!
http://myadoptionwebsite.com/ourlucy/trip080807.htm
Ok, you guys-in my research to track Magnolia down, I found another family's blog with a GORGEOUS picture of our one & ONLY Miss Magnolia June Ling Judy!
Yes, I did.
Copy & paste the above link into your browser & you should find her precious face. :0)
Lucy & George--I know that you are having an amazing time! I search Olyvia & Lucy's sites hour by hour for any updates. Sleuth you say? Nosey? Hardly, just a HUGE FAN of Magnolia!
Love & kisses to you all. Please send more photos! ~Emily
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