my little lantern: Chicago 2010: what a difference a year and a half makes

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

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Chicago 2010: what a difference a year and a half makes

A year and a half ago on the other side of the world, we stayed at the Grand Hyatt Taipei. One amazing emotional day, we became parents... and then took our baby back to the hotel, stripped her down to her diaper, were thrilled that she allowed us to love on her and play, and then this mama dressed her in the prettiest red dress to photograph this amazing little person.

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This past weekend we stayed at a Hyatt in Chicago. It doesn't have the same elegance as the Grand Hyatt Taipei (which happens to be the nicest hotel I've ever... and will ever... stay in), but the clean white linens on their beds look and feel very much the same.

Oh how our Hannah has changed! The baby that liked to jingle keys and beep our noses is now an iPhone app-lovin' toddler.

Oh, yeah. Her daddy thinks she's pretty special, too!!!

Hannah really likes this app. The Baa Baa Black Sheep game keeps her attention like no other.

3 comments:

SarahMerrittJul 27, 2010 11:36 PM
Sarah And Kevin,

I am so blessed to know you guys. Reading this made me cry. I can remember the day you shared Hannah with everyone in pictures as you waited to bring her home. She is such a sweet little girl and I know she has wonderful parents and a wonderful family that loves her so much!
(ok the crying is partly pregnancy hormones!)
Sarah
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michelleJul 29, 2010 12:28 AM
I will have to get the Baa Baa Black Sheep. I just got the Wheels on the Bus and my daughter loves it. Hannah is such a cutie! I love seeing how much she has grown.
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Joe and JaneJul 30, 2010 03:20 PM
Oh, I totally remember that red dress picture. Great shots!
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