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Friday, July 13, 2007

Ok, our official acceptance letter & info was overnighted to the home office in Grand Rapids, MI yesterday! They should have by this morning. I believe from there it gets translated and sent directly to China. I'm hoping the process moves quickly. Our immigration forms expire 10/18/07 so we would love for travel to be complete by then! Otherwise we have to renew and its not cheap! We are also hoping to have an update of Claire soon so I know what size she is, etc. I can't wait to start shopping!!!

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

WE HAVE A DAUGHTER!!!!!!!
Jiang Yongbo, born 9/9/06. She is currently in the Jiangyong County Social Welfare Institute in the Hunan Province in China. We are all over the moon!! The boys are thrilled to finally have a sister!!!
We got the call this morning from our social worker and to put it mildly, were extremely surprised! She is beautiful! She reminds me so much of Carter when he was that age! I will post more info soon.......

Carter, Claire & Cameron

Carter, Claire & Cameron

Dedication Sunday

Dedication Sunday

After our bath

After our bath

Claire in her new stroller!

Claire in her new stroller!
(Thanks Auntie Mary!)

Daddy & Claire

Daddy & Claire

Just hanging out!

Just hanging out!

Our Piano Player

Our Piano Player
Clapping for herself!

Our hotel in Changsha, Hunan

Our hotel in Changsha, Hunan

Momma & Claire

Momma & Claire

Whacko Market in Changsha Hunan

Whacko Market in Changsha Hunan
We loved the name! Perfect for us!

The "Meat Department" in Walmart

The "Meat Department" in Walmart
Changsha, Hunan

Martyrs Park in Changsha

Martyrs Park in Changsha

More of Martyrs Park in Changsha Hunan

More of Martyrs Park in Changsha Hunan

Momma & Claire w/Chinese lady

Momma & Claire w/Chinese lady
& her son

Ruby & Claire

Ruby & Claire