Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas from Guangzhou!

Here are a few pictures we took around our hotel this evening! We went with friends to a great Italian restaurant for a wonderful Christmas dinner tonight. It is their new, sweet daughter, YaYa, that is in one of these pictures. Yes, believe it or not, they have amazing Italian food in Guangzhou, China!

Danny will be leaving first thing in the morning (your night) to visit Lianjiang -- Lia Kate's hometown and the orphanage. He will be on the road for a total of 12 hours tomorrow. Hoping to get pictures and video of the first, important parts of Lia Kate's life so that we can share with her one day. She is slowly coming out of her shell still -- woke up today playing with toys! We are thankful for the baby steps she is taking. More tomorrow ...

4 comments:

The Freemans said...

She is so beautiful. What a blessed child she is to have such great parents. We had an extra special Christmas this morning. Got word that travel approval is in route and we should travel Jan 23. Chinese New Year is FEb 14. so close! Praying for yall! Love you guys. Melissa

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If These Walls Could Talk... said...

Emily,
Merry Christmas! I am loving the blog. Lia Kate is absolutely precious! I hope Danny has a great visit.
Love,
Ashley Fairley

thebell said...

Almost a full smile from Lia Kate! It sounds like she is fully bonding with her new Mommy and Daddy. Prayers for you and your new family. God is good!!