Today was a special day for us because our guide, Sophie, took us to The Civil Affairs office in Chongqing to finalize our adoption. We had to promise to never abandon her and to love her in sickness and in health, which made both of us very teary, especially my husband. We now have an official decree with her English name and less money in our hotel room safe! She is worth every penny!
We also spent time at the Paradise Mall, which is paradise to a Westerner because it had Starbucks, McDonald's, KFC, Haagen Dazs, Nine West, Paul Frank, and a wonderful department store where Mary Kate enjoyed her first shopping experience. She is very smart...she realized that if she points to something, mommy or daddy will buy it for her. Needless to say, she ended up with several new things!
We learned to use Skype before our trip to China, which is computer technology that has allowed us to communicate via camcorders with our children at home. Jack and Lily both smiled when they saw Mary Kate and then asked when we would be home from China. We miss them very much, but know they are in great hands.
What we know about Mary Kate:
-Her Chinese name XueLian means lotus snow flower and is pronounced "Shoe-lee-ann."
-She lived with a foster mom for 11 months, who had a 6 year-old granddaughter that MK adored.
-She did not have air conditioning in her orphanage or foster care and chills very easily. FYI, the climate was hot & humid!
-She loves to be held, enjoys her bottle and seems to be a great sleeper!
-She is 79 cm in height and 9 kg in weight...translation tall and very slim, only 18 pounds!
Thank you all so much for you thoughts, prayers and blog comments. Your support has made this journey much easier for us.
Welcome Mary Kate
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The first thing I do each morning is check your blog for new pictures and info. of Mary Kate. What a precious little one she is! What a blessing for you, what a blessing for her. We are praying for all of you and can't wait to meet her.
Love,
Barbara Boggs
Jay and Marnie, Toni Wildman is our neighbor at the lake and sent this blog to Mitch and I. Mary Kate is precious and how very lucky she is to have both of you for her parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very special time.
Love, Mitch and Sharon Gregory
Dear Marni and Jason,
Mary-Kate is just precious! We are all so blessed to have this new little girl in our family. Can't wait to meet her and to see you all - I am flying to OKC July 30 and will be there thru August 3. Stay safe and well and enjoy every moment with your new daughter.
Love,
(Aunt) Cheryl
Marni and Jay,
She is the prettiest little thing I have ever seen. What and angel.I have been thinking how lucky Mary Kate is, and now I see how lucky you all are. She has a huge fan club awaiting her arrival, (in case you have not gathered that)!!!Can not wait to see all of you at home together!! Love you guys,Kristen
Marni and Jay,
Mary Kate is adorabe! I'm so happy for your family. Hilarie Stone told me about the blog, I'm so glad I got to see pictures of her. Have a safe trip back and enjoy your precious little girl!
Amy Adams
Hey there Jay and Marni! Amy sent me the link to your blog and I am so excited to read it and see Mary Kate! What an absolutely beautiful daughter you have! I think she already looks like you both! Praying for your safe and blessed travels home and for the new precious addition to your family!
Erin Holloman
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