Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Our amazing Claire!







This has been such an amazing day. We arrived in An Giang at about 1pm. We got settled, had lunch and headed to the orphanage at about 3:30. Our first meeting with Claire was wonderful. She is such a sweetie. They handed her to me, and she just smiled. It was like she really had been waiting on us. The nannies are amazing, and really do love those kids. We spent about 2 hours with Claire and the other kids. They really seemed to enjoy the toys we brought. We also brought some picture books, and that was a huge hit. We will go back tomorrow and Friday, and then our Giving and Receiving ceremony is Saturday morning at about 9am. We can't wait to actually leave with her. We love her so much! We are exhausted, and will post agian when we get some time.

21 comments:

Dianna said...

Now THAT is what we've been waiting so long to see! Claire looks healthy and happy and thrilled to finally meet her mama. Congratulations!!!!

Bob said...

Adorable!! I'm so glad she was happy to see you. Thanks for sharing with us.
Carla C

Anonymous said...

We love the pictures. We logged on first thing this morning to see them. It is amazing to know that she is finally in the arms of her mommy and daddy. She is so beautiful. We can't wait to hold her!!
Love-
John, Alicia, and Kait

Anonymous said...

Nathan and I love the pictures. She is so beautiful and it's great to see you holding her and loving on her. Can't wait till you get home

Anonymous said...

Your Claire is just beautiful! What wonderful pictures! She looks completely happy and comfortable. Enjoy your time in Saigon, and soak up every minute there. Hanoi is very different and your time there will be even busier! Can't wait to see future posts & see how all of you are doing!

Karlyn M.

Heather M. said...

Oh Wow! She is so cute!!!! Happy for you guys that your wait is finally over. Enjoy your stay in VN! Heather M.

Anonymous said...

She is so beautiful!!! I am so happy for you all!!!

Erin said...

She is SO PRETTY!!!

Unknown said...

Claire is so beautiful and looks so loved and well cared for. this is definitely the wonderful post I have longed to see. thanks for sharing.

Julie said...

So wonderful to finally see you both holding Claire. She is just beautiful.

Scott and Leslie said...

AHHHH! It is so nice to see you in the picture with baby Claire! She is beautiful! Glad to hear that your "Meetcha Day" went so well!

Laura said...

Congratulations!!! I have goosebumps all over and mist in my eyes just seeing those photos - and I don't even know you! She is a beauty and looks perfectly at home in your arms.

Nadra said...

Oh my....I am so excited that you have finally held beautiful little Claire. She's a doll. Can't wait to hear more about your adventures.

Congratulations!!!

K said...

She is beautiful! So glad you finially have her in your arms!

Leigh said...

Now...isn't it just SO worth it!! She is just so precious! Heidi, I am so glad to finally see her in your arms!

Just enjoy it all!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! She is precious. I especially like that last picture in black and white. So sweet!
JoanP

Anonymous said...

We are so incredibly happy for you. We check your blog every morning to see updates! We can't wait for Claire to join us in Republic! She is going to love it! We are praying for you all the time--Amy, Eric, Drew and Leo!

Anonymous said...

Praise God!!!! That about covers it!
Shelly

Cindy said...

Heidi! Congratulations! I have not kept up for a while! So, so, so happy to see you with Claire! She is such a beautiful and happy baby! You are sooo....blessed! I am so glad I logged on today! Be sure and do your shopping in HCMC before you leave for Hanoi!

Cindy said...

Heidi! Congratulations! I have not kept up for a while! So, so, so happy to see you with Claire! She is such a beautiful and happy baby! You are sooo....blessed! I am so glad I logged on today! Be sure and do your shopping in HCMC before you leave for Hanoi!

Cindy said...

Heidi! Congratulations! I have not kept up for a while! So, so, so happy to see you with Claire! She is such a beautiful and happy baby! You are sooo....blessed! I am so glad I logged on today! Be sure and do your shopping in HCMC before you leave for Hanoi!

Thank You

Thank you so much to all of those people who have been such a huge blessing to us. We know that we would not be where we are today if it were not for you all. We are so blessed.
Powered by web stats analytics hit counter.