Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Finally- a post of our new family!

Hi all! So sorry we haven't posted yet. I thought we would be able to post more- but adjusting to life with 2 in a hotel room is just tiring. Here is our girl! Addelyn. I will write more later- but just had to get some pictures up.

This is that first afternoon after they brought her to our room. She cried at first and then Will had the idea to feed her those kid puffs- she loved it! Way to go Will. Bonding over eating- it calmed her down. :) Isn't she a cutie?

Let me back up- a few cute pictures from our train ride to Nanchang- Will LOVED it- here he is with our picnic lunch on the train.

Will is liking writing letter lately- here he is writing him and Addie's name on the train- so sweet.
Our first family picture as a family of 4. Taken moments after she joined our family.

She really does love to laugh and play. We have seen already that she is very active and very determined- if she doesn't like something she lets us know. :)
Taken at the Civil affairs office on day2. Here the adoption is official! Addie is a Baker!

On the way to visit Addie's orphanage in the van.- Super Dad!!:)
A picture outside the sign of the ZhangShu Orphanage.


With the orphanage director, our guide, head of the children's department.

Ok many more pictures to post- we head back to Shanghai tomorrow- so hopefully I can post more then! Thanks for thinking of us and praying for us! We are so happy to finally be together!

16 comments:

Sonya said...

Congrats Lisa & Dennis! She is beautiful! So glad you got pictures up! Can't wait to meet her!

Joab Meyer said...

finally some pics! LOVE the four of you pic!!!

Stasha said...

Addie is SO cute!!! I am so happy for you guys! It looks like you are all doing really well, congratulations!!!

Stephen and Kelly said...

Oh my word...beautiful! I'm so very happy for you all! What a sweet addition to an already amazing family...love you tons!

laura said...

THRILLED for all of you! And tell Will that I think his big brother skills are off the charts! He writes her name and offers her snacks - it's a match made in heaven for sure :)

much love to all of you, can't wait to meet the newest baker

Heather said...

Lisa,
Addie is just precious. The picture of the four of you on the bed is priceless. You guys look amazing!! LOVE your hair. You look exactly like you did when we lived together 11 years ago.
Oh, I hope we get to see each other soon. I would love to give sweet Addie a hug [and Will too] from her aunt Heather.
Let's talk soon.
Love you,
Heather

Danielle said...

Yay! What a great post... we are so excited for you 4 and LOVE the pictures... her smile is gorgeous!

Flynn said...

Quelle cutie! Can't wait to see her!

Marianne B Dean said...

Congratulations! We can't wait to meet Addie, whenever that may be! Lets Skype soon though! We love you guys!

cc said...

HOORAY!!! Can't WAIT to meet her, she is gorgeous...have a safe trip home!

Gina said...

congrats!!! SO EXCITING! we love her already... so so so cute and i love how Will had the food idea!! :) they are so cute together. Lisa and Dennis you guys look so happy. We miss you. Wish we were there with you!! gina

Al said...

Congratulations, Baker four! We are so happy for you, and can't wait to meet Addie.

Love,

the Swems

Jeremy and Anita said...

Congrats! Thanks for posting pics. Addie is so precious. Enjoy your family of 4! Much love to all of you.

desiree said...

i love her, and all of you. So excited for you all!!

eva said...

hooray! so exciting! addie is adorable - can't wait to meet her. :)

Beth said...

What beautiful children! I can't wait to see Addie. I'm so happy for all of you...these are the best years of your lives! Love you! Cuzzen Beth