my little lantern: June pictures (updated cute non-identifying double chin)

Hi. I'm Sarah. He's Kevin. She's Hannah Claire. We're a family, blessed with our daughter via international adoption. Hannah was born and lovingly cared for in Taiwan, placed into our arms on 12.29.08, and things haven't been quite the same since. Hallelujah! On 9.2.11 we rejoiced when we received the referral for a little boy, nearly 10 months old, living in foster care in Taiwan. Our family is excitingly preparing for him to come home in 2012.

"By adopting a child and helping them reach their potential, they help us reach ours. An adopted child is not an unwanted child; to the contrary. They are a child who was searched for, prayed for, cried for, begged for; received by arms that ached, making empty hearts full. Love is meant to be shared." - Author unknown

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

June pictures (updated cute non-identifying double chin)

Scrapbook journaling reads: "June 25, 2008 - We went to Target tonight to buy you a duplicate of the doll we are sending to you at St. Lucy's. When we arrived home we were overjoyed to find new photos of you in our e-mail. We saw your smile for the first time. Mommy cried tears of joy while Daddy forwarded the pictures to your grandmas and grandpas." Also, "There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved."

I'm in love with that smile. My heart sings. Goodnight, sleep tight. I love you, little one, with all my might.

8 comments:

TisraJun 26, 2008 05:48 AM
Okay, who couldn't love that adorable, yummy double chin?! And a smile- even better! So glad you don't have to pay for the update...*any* money saved is a good thing! C'mon approval!

Tisra
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Craig, Judy, Andrew, &amp; WilliamJun 26, 2008 09:47 AM
So sweet! What pretty, little girl lips!
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Amy, Ryan, Aidan &amp; LaurenJun 26, 2008 01:39 PM
How sweet! That double chin is just the best.
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RebeccaJun 26, 2008 03:09 PM
A smile!!! Oh Sarah!!!! I know how my heart sang when I first saw my child's smile. It is truly a mother's joy.

r
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TiffanyJun 26, 2008 03:42 PM
Yeah! I am so excited you got some new pics to make 700 copies of and post throughout the hosue and office - heheh (not that you would do that right? hehe)
Her smile is beautiful.
tiffany
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KelliJun 26, 2008 08:20 PM
So sweet!
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AndraJun 26, 2008 09:50 PM
Hi Sarah!!! You bring tears to my eyes talking about your sweet baby girl! I can't wait until she is your arms...God bless you!!! I'm so glad you have gotten great updates and more pictures!
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Rob &amp; KarinJun 28, 2008 10:25 AM
What a pretty little smile!!! I remember the thrill of receiving those updates! I can imagine how many hundreds of times you've watched her video already :-)
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