At Home in Virginia
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I
greeted my "Welcome Home Party" in the Richmond airport on
March 4th, 2001 with my eyes closed. Much to everyone's amazement, I awakened - all smiles - when my tearful Aunt
Nisey kissed me for the very
first time, then took me in her arms.
I lost count of how many people held me, but it was great to have so many loving friends and family there to welcome me HOME! |
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Our Our wonderful neighbors had this sign waiting for us when we arrived home from the airport. It was the first time I saw Mommy cry, but she assured me they were tears of joy - and relief! |
| Mommy made a Panda Cake for me for my 1st birthday and we dressed up in our beautiful, red Chinese silk jackets. |
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These are two of Mommy's favorite pictures of me. The first was taken on our Forever Family Day, February 18, 2003. The "Cowgirl Princess" (note the boots from Aunt Nisey!) was taken in April, 2003. |
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This is our latest
family portrait, taken on October 31, 2003 - courtesy of Uncle Dan. (Copyright Daniel Butler Photography.) |
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Join our family and explore the many aspects of our "Adoption Journey"!
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Bringing Our "Forever Family" Together - our Adoption Journey toward becoming a "Forever Family"
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The Joining of Our Hearts - pictures of the day I first met my Forever Mommy and Daddy
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Our Red Thread Valentine Connection - why Valentine's Day is so important to our family
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Our Family's Travels - pictures from our China trip and our arrival home in Virginia
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The Hearts Link Us - check out the bracelets I am making to keep my friends safe and help the children in China who don't have "Forever Families"
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Our Travel "Guides" - the many people and organizations who helped us make this dream a reality