Jianna Day

One year ago at this very moment, PA, Mary, Laura, Adam and I were in China, Baihai Park to be exact! We had gotten up early to eat breakfast and see some sights before we would travel one hour away to go meet and bring home, our little Carey. I remember the surreal feeling! I remember feeling almost numb, like I was dreaming. I was excited, concerned, scared and joyfilled all at the same time. I knew that in a few short hours our lives and the life of one little sweetie would change forever.

The Chinese people love to see people with blonde hair.  The kids were like celebrities and people would frequently stop us asking for pictures.

The White Pagoda

Entering into the Orphanage grounds

Our first glimpse of our little girl! Notice, it is only 7 minutes after arriving.

PAPERWORK!!  They had us sign papers when Jianna was coming and even right after she arrived in the room.  I wasn't even looking at the paper.  My signature, I am sure is an unrecogizable scribble as I didn't even try to form the letters!!!

One very scared little girl.  In the next few days we would see a fiesty, sweet, smart, survivor that was used to taking charge so she could get what she needed.

Happy big sister!

A smile!!

The nanny held Carey the entire time.  They gave us instructions to walk to the van, get in and they would hand her to me!!  UGH!  After that, she was terrified  and would scream a primal scream each time we would go to get into or out of the van.  I am sure she thought she was going to be abandoned. 

Back at the hotel

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One Year Later

Still sweet and fiesty but now knows it is not up to her to make sure she gets what she needs, she has a Mommy and Baba that will do that for her. 

She loves her teaset we purchased for her while in China.

No words needed!!

Growing tall!!

Five of my favorite people!!!!

Have I ever said, I LOVE her ears????  Love them!!

Our Family at This Little House