Monday, May 19, 2008

home, safe and sound

Our plane flights were wonderfully uneventful and we are now back in Gainesville. Thanks to everyone for offering so many prayers on our behalf. We have made a list of things to do before the second trip - such as getting a mattress for the crib we got secondhand, getting a carseat, and learning something about how to take care of babies (I am only partly kidding).

I thought I'd share a couple more pictures today from our visit with Meredith. (We have checked with our caseworker and she has verified that we are allowed to post these, since we have signed for Meredith even though we haven't been to court yet). You have seen her with her tears, and with her smiling and laughing, but did you know she could do this?





She was not unhappy, just felt like snarling I guess! She is a very expressive little girl - somewhat unusual for a child in an orphanage and a sign that she is developmentally doing well. Can't wait to bring her home! We will post here as soon as we have any news.

6 comments:

kelly said...

I have been reading your blog for a little while now and just wanted to say your daughter is adorable! best wishes for a quick and uneventful return trip.

Kate said...

alright alright, now you need to tell us what size clothes to buy for Miss Meredith!!! I loooooooove buying for baby girls :)

Anonymous said...

Cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute cute!!!!

Mom (Grandma!) K.

kim said...

We have been reading the blog and are so excited to meet Meredith. Happy you are home and getting some rest. Soooo very happy for you three!! Love Kim Pendley

Sara Joy said...

A little attitude is a good thing! :)

Anonymous said...

We just read your blog tonight for the first time and I was bawling my eyes out at God's goodness. We are so excited for you three! She is just beautiful.

The Gallaghers