Tuesday, August 28, 2007

8/28 pictures and update

We officially got Mia yesterday!! We went back to the Office of Civil Affairs, handed in some paperwork and money. There were about 20 other families doing the same thing, most from Spain. Kind of a crazy day there (it is the same place where we picked up Mia on Monday), then from what we understand the rest of the week slows down.

Here's some more pictures, including her first bath!! The lady in the picture is the Director of Mia's orphanage. We were able to ask her some questions. She said that one of Mia's caretakers took her outside very often, which often doesn't happen in orphanages.

Everything is great here. Mia loves Tracey, she's not too sure about me (I'm not taking it personally yet), we've read that is normal. The one picture we posted yesterday is the only time she briefly let me hold her. We'll work on that today! Here's the first test, Tracey is in the shower and Mia is waking up - yesterday she would wail, we'll see what happens now!

Our hotel's internet connection is very slow, so we'll spend most of the time uploading pictures this morning. Tonight we are going to try an internet bar which is better and we'll give some descriptions.

Give big sister Mocha a hug from us!

Eric, Tracey, and Mia









4 comments:

Ken and Mystina said...
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Ken and Mystina said...

Hey Guys,
Olivia did the same thing with Ken. We received Olivia on Monday and Thursday was the turning point. What broke the ice for them was when I had Ken give her a bath, which she loves, instead of me. We will pray that it gets easier for you both. We love seeing all the pictures.

Blessings,
Ken, Mystina, Micah and Olivia

p.s. Does She like her Giraffe?

Heather Langan said...

Hi there!! I just love looking at the photos and hearing about your bonding!! What a special time for all of you. I am excited to see you all when you return from your journey around the world! Much love!!

Heather

Anonymous said...

Hi Guys,

Mia is absolutly beautiful! I love the pictures! I am so happy for you and I can't wait for you to come home so we can all meet her.

Thinking about you always,

Kristen