Today was a big day. After a 4 hour flight for us and a 4 hour drive for Esther, we met at last. She has lots of hair and several teeth, and likes to stick her tongue out. She didn't cry when we held her and took her to our hotel, but she was also very tired since she had missed her nap. She started to fall asleep in the car, but when we got to the hotel and put her down she started crying unless we held her and walked with her. She finally fell asleep in the Ergo baby carrier, but started to wake up again when Linette put her down, so she laid down with her still in the baby carrier, and achieved an hour nap (Esther that is, not Linette) and Tim took a picture of them together (hopefully we can post this later - it turns out that our ability to reach blogspot depends on where in China we are).
We met a very nice family who are friends of friends from Oregon and had dinner with them. They also have an adopted child from China, and taught us how to make steamed egg - which was a big hit with Esther.
We are still really jet lagged and have to go put Esther to bed, but we wanted to give a quick update.
Love,
Tim
7 comments:
We are so excited! We've been looking at the clock since Sat. night and wondering if you were all together yet. So glad to hear this happy news (I realize you probably can't read the comments until you get home but that's ok) SBS Racewalker and Family
Welcome, Esther Si Di! You are with wonderful parents, and you are loved more than you can imagine already.
From your Great Aunt Wanda
All of us here in Jinan were thinking of you last night as you had your first night with your precious Esther! Thank you for the update!
Bill and Deborah
Congratulations! We have been very excited for you. Can't wait to see pictures and hear more. Love, Ed, Deb and Seth
I am so excited to share happiness of having Esther with you at last. May God's blessings be with your family of three.
from Poppy xiaoguan
We have been thinking of you all and praying for you often! Thanks for the updates! Love, MJSI
Welcome to the family, Esther Si Di. Congratulations on getting her to nap, Linette. That must have made a very cute picture!
Cousin Diana
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