The Day We Became...
A Forever Family!
September 13, 2004
Changsha Civil Affairs Office in Hunan Province

With the Morey family and our guide Nadine outside the Dolton Hotel. Waiting for the bus to take us to the Civil Affairs office.

Guide Nadine and Larry entering the Changsha Civil Affaris office.

Scared, sick, hot baby with her new Dad.

The dolly we brought her was scary too. :(

Larry, Samantha and Mama. First family photo.

(L-R) Liu Ji Hong (nanny), Director Zhang, Mama, Baba, Samantha & Qu Jou Ru from Changsha First SWI

Back at the Dolton Hotel for a nap, a bottle of water & some cold medicine

A happy baby(post-nap) back at the Civil Affairs office for more paperwork in the afternoon

A footprint made it official!

Dad completes the final adoption paperwork
Becoming a family...