Where do I begin? We were up early for our trip to Chongqing, expecting to come to the hotel, then to the orphanage. Not a chance! We went straight to the SWI, and after a brief chat with the head nanny and Vice Director Chen, (I also gave them the scrapbook from the other Fuling Parents...i will post pictures of that soon) then I looked out the window and there she was! Our initial time together was a little rough and confusing for her, but we did have a short tour of the Orphan Care Center and could meet the other nannies. Lillie is quite popular there also! We returned to our hotel and as the evening progressed, she became much more confident and animated! She loves Lotion...and chap stick...and all things flashing and musical! We finally headed for bed, with a rough time sleeping...we were up several times and the last 3 hours she slept on my chest. It is now Monday morning and today we sign our official paperwork! I will post again as soon as possible!
Interesting side note, i can open blogger and add things,but cannot open my site...Maybe because the word China is in the title? Anyway, If there are mistakes...
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Seeing these pictures and also spending 10 minutes on skype talking with you all and seeing Lillie bouncing all over the room..well, it doesn't get much better aside from the day she gets to Lexington and old "granpappy" can give her the hug I have been saving
Love you all.
Dad
Caroline, Holl, Gigi, Meg, Aunt Anna, Boo, Depp, Tip, Sims, and John are all crowded around the computer trying to see!! Meg says that we've been waiting 'ALL DAY' for some new pictures and she is 'now happy that she has seen her beautiful face'! Gigi says she looks just like you. Depp is excited to see pictures of his new cousin. Aunt Anna says that she looks the same as she did this morning--adorable!! Holly says get back to KY soon! Caroline says that I am so excited for you! I love the lotion picture!
Aunt Anna says that Pat looks like an old grandmother. Say hello to Aunt Pat and LILLIE for us! We love all of you!
Love,
All of us :)
YIPPEE!!! I am so excited to see these pictures, I've been checking the blog ALL DAY LONG!
Can't wait to see her in person.
I feel sooo much better now that your first day and night are behind you, and she is happy =)
LOVE YOU LOTS!!!!
It was so great to check in and see Lillie's big beautiful smile but this time with you right there with her. What an awesome blessing for everyone who's lives are touched by these miracles. Enjoy your trip and your sweet baby girl.
Congratulations!!! It is so exciting to see you guys together. What a dream come true!
Caroline and I (Meg) just came to Aunt Judy's to get your blog site pulled up for them. It is now a bookmark, so she can get to it anytime! Aunt Judy says that she thinks Lillie looks as though she is happy, but not as happy as Andrea looks! Judy looks forward to seeing exactly what size she is, and what toys she likes. She can't wait to get to Lexington to see her soon.
I was so excited to see the pictures of you guys together. I have been thinking about and praying for you guys all day. Lillie looks so happy and I am so glad that you finally got to hold her. I can't wait to meet her. Kelly=)
Look at that smile!(Yours and Lillie's!!) We are so happy for you all. We can't wait to meet Lillie! Congratulations! Safe travels home!
Love,
Denise, Barry, and Lane
Lotion and chapstick, I love it!!
Sounds and looks like you have a girly girl! She is precious. I am so happy for you. Hope all goes well and we'll see you when you get home.
Donna W.
Congrats! How exciting to finally hold your precious girl. I am so thrilled for you. Enjoy your time in China. Congrats!!!!!! :-)
~Rebecca
just had to come add another comment. She is DEFINITELY related to me if she likes chapstick!! =) I'm never without mine....
Dear New Family, I withhold no joy from my heart. What an elation to be together at last! Much love to you, Janice
Congratulations! She is just darling! :)
Oh! I've been checking your blog off and on for days just waiting to see these beautiful pictures--I'm teary-eyed! I am so happy for you all and look forward to seeing you upon your return!
Andrea...
We know how long you have been waiting and praying for this moment...
We are so happy for you (and for Grandma and "Grandpappy")
You will be a WONDERFUL mom...
May God Bless you, Lillie, and your family as you begin the journey of raising a new life!
Ron & Jennifer Bishoff
Lillie is sooo beautiful! I am very happy that you two are finally together. You deserve nothing but happiness. Safe travels home!
Love,
Emily B.
Andrea-
Lillie is beautiful! Congratulations!
I emailed you off list, but in case you don't get it: go to www.anonymouse.org and enter your blog via this portal. China will 'block' many sites, including blogger, but this will get you around that.
As a mom with a little one from Fuling SWI, Chongqing, I just LOVE Chongqing! Enjoy!
YEAH!!!! She is beautiful and so are you.
No longer the "Path to Lillie" now "The Path HOME"!!!
We are all waiting>
Love and safe travel to all three of you.
Connie
Great to see these pictures! You must have taken just the right bag of tricks to entertain but the best of all was close sleeping proximity to Mom! When all else feels scary Mommy always makes it better. Hope your sleep has gotten better. Can't wait to see you all.
She is precious and an answer to prayer!! I had tears in my eyes as I watched her excitement on Gotcha Day-night! She loves you so much. . .more than chapstick, lotion, food, music, and dancing!! I can't wait to hug her in person!! I love you all and I feel so blessed to be a part of her life!!
We got so excited to see you holding her!! She looks so happy. I can't wait to meet her.
All I can say is YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Andrea & Lillie!
It is so exciting to finally see pictures of you together!!! Lillie is so cute...I love that smile!! I can't wait to see you guys and those smiles in person!
Love Julie
Andrea,
The pictures of you and Lillie together are the best things I've laid my eyes on in a long time!!! I'll be in Lexington soon for Angelia's wedding, and I look forward to meeting her then. Or you guys have an open invitation to sunny Tampa!!!!
Love you both very much!
Al
Andrea--
lillie fits so perfectly in your lap. it's finally happened! i can't express how inspiring your journey has been to me this year. enjoy every single moment! come home safely!
luv,
julie :)
aka: shamrock
My heart is nearly bursting with emotion! I can't wait to hug you both and for Lillie to meet her cousins Alexander and Mariel for the first time. We love you both to pieces!!!
Shana and family
LOVE THE PICTURE OF YOU TWO LOOKING AT EACH OTHER!!!
Allyson
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