WE HAVE HER!

Well, after a Monday morning of going to Walmart to buy diapers and snacks, it was finally time to go and get our little Ah Tao (foster family nickname). We boarded a bus with the Pinson family, Michael our guide and Meg to take about a 10 minute ride to the Lottery Hotel where we would at last get our little one. When we got there, they took us up to the 4th floor where there were a number of "waiting rooms" with couches and toys. We could hear children crying and we all wondered if they were ours! Michael told us that we would probably have to wait for about 10-15 minutes before our girls would come in, but after I snapped 3 pictures, I heard Michael announce SuSu's name! Tears came to my eyes as I saw the Pinson family finally united! And then, "Lai Fu Tao"! I cannot tell you the emotions that I felt! She was crying, but did come to me. Cheerios definitely helped. You could tell how scared and sad she was. We then went outside for a bit in order to get away from all of the commotion of more families being united - what an amazing experience! We went back to the hotel and did some paperwork - Fu Tao fell asleep leaning against me. When she woke up, we took her outside to get some air and food. She loves being outside! Whenever we are inside...she tries to lead us out again. She is definitely going to fit right in with her big sisters! She really was a different girl outside...she was pointing and babbling - we even got some smiles and giggles. I had been kissing her cheek, and one time she spontaneously leaned over and kissed my cheek! All of her reports say that she loves music, noisy toys, to be outside and to laugh - she is very social! We haven't seen a lot of that yet, but I have no doubt that we will. She actually began to prefer Daddy last night! She comes to both of us, but Daddy took her out for a walk, so now she wants him. In fact, last night she fell sleep on his chest and he was freaking out a little! He loved that she wanted him, but really couldn't stand the thought of not being able to move freely! We scooted her over, and all was well. At this moment, BaBa (daddy) and his little one are sleeping soundly. I just wanted to take a moment to let you all know that we have our little one and that we are working on bonding. Please keep us in your prayers - we know that you are, we definitely feel them! Thank you and our love to you all!