Well we made it through the night great. She went to sleep about 8 p.m. and slept till about 6 a.m. I on the other hand did not. I slept better than I have the last two nights but still have only gotten about 5-6 hours sleep....but that's ok.
She woke up just like she went to sleep - smiling and giggling. She is such a happy baby. We are so thankful that our Father has prepared our little girl's heart. Today we go sign the paperwork and by China law she will be ours.
Enjoy the video.
35 comments:
We loved the video!!! She is soooo cute! Glad some of you got sleep. Enjoy your day. Watch out for that right kick.
Love ya -
Aunt Terrissia and Uncle Brian
Scott and Shelley, I (Svetlana) cried watching your video! You all look SO happy! And Anna is SO beautifull! I was glad that she wasn't scared of Scott (I heard babies in the orphanages are scared of men). We can't wait to see you.
KLTJ,
Bob & Svetlana
She is so sweet and has the sweetest giggle!!! Oh my goodness! Can't wait to see her in person!
David, Cassandra, and Braysen
Oh, Shelley, what a precious video. Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment with us all! I have thought about you all week and weekend thinking "oh, Shelley's here or Shelley's there" and am so exited to see this video! I know you're in heaven...enjoy your babymoon! I love you, Roomdog!
Great video shelley! Made me cry ! Anna sure seems like a happy girl :) Can't wait to meet you all in GZ.
Terri (luveezmum)
Hi Precious, Precious Mom, Dad and Beautiful, Precious Anna !!! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful moment in your lives with all of us. Cassandra was right... needed a box of tissue for this one. Much love to you all. Ms Dianne, David's mom.
Great video! Her heart was so prepared for you to be her parents. It is so evident that God designed you for each other. We love her little laugh and giggle, can't wait to hear it and see her in person. Shelley, I hope you can get some rest, I know that you are just running on "love".
Love to the three of you,
Mom and Dad (Anna's Grenny and Papaw)
Oh my gosh!!! I am so excited for y'all!!!! She is such a happy baby. That is a huge blessing!!! :) You can tell she is a daddy's girl already. She could not take her eyes off of Scott. She is so blessed to have wonderful parents that God has sent her. Y'all are so blessed to have such a happy, beautiful little girl that God has giving you!! Ok, so when is our play date?! :)
Love ya,
Brandi
Ok, the video totally made me cry! She is the sweetest little girl and looks so happy. (Has she cried at all???) I can't wait to meet her!
Karen
Wow! She is beautiful! I have enjoye watching your video.
We are hoping to be over there in about a month or less to get our daughter who is 2 years old.
Its awesome to see all the events come to get for you guys! Keep posted videos. Love it!
Michelle
in Indiana
What a great memory...I have cried and cried. The joy on your face was priceless...
The Walkers
Randy, Melody, Rebekah and Leah Grace
I cried all yesterday and today I have been pinching myself that you two finally have our Anna. I love her already as if we have had her with us all along (PTL for G blessings!!!) Can't wait to hold you holding her. Have a blast while you are there and make many memories.
See you soon,
Love and prayers,
Mother
Hey Yall, Can't wait to cook her up some catfish. Cool video. Everything fine here.
Preston
All I can say is GOD IS SO GOOD!!! Tears and laughs from the most excited Aunt ever!!! Love you guys. HURRY HOME!!!!!!
Thanking God for the preparation of Anna's heart! What an amazing moment...tears are streaming down my face!
Enjoy Anna, China and being a family of 3 now!
Heather (MDMOM)
Shelley, Katie and I (Michael) have penned a poem in honor of Anna:
温家宝２日下午在英国剑桥大学发表深情演讲，在演讲中他强调，有效应对金融危机，必须高度重视道德的作用。尽管逐利性是企业的基本特征，但企业的利益诉求与道德要求并无本质冲突。温总理的忠告是一面镜子，照出了某些企业的“丑”。希望企业的高管们能认清形势，认真地读一读温总理的四句忠告，品品温总理“流淌道德的血液”，我们所有的企业家及至所有的人都该有所思、有所悟，并以此为座右铭，积极履行好自己的社会责任。
Ok had to break out the tissue at work. I just cried and cried. She IS so sweet and happy. You guys look great with her. I can't wait to see her in person. Please keep the post and pics and videos coming...I check everyday!!
Stacy Harrell
I prayed for "giggles" (they sound so sweet)What a happy little lady bug. Looks like she's gonna be a "daddy's girl." I'm so happy for you.
Sharon
Scott and Shelley,
Your daughter is SOOOOO beautiful. The video is amazing. Yesterday, Mother and I just cried the entire church service thinking about God and thanking Him for finding Anna and bringing her to you.
We love you SO much and I can't wait to meet her!!!
Love,
Aunt Katie and Uncle Mikey :)
ps, I have no idea about the poem TML posted. I'll try and get a translation of it later... :)
Hey Mommy and Daddy!! I LOVED the video, even though it was hard to see it through my tears! I can't believe yall FINALLY have her, after so many years of everyone praying for yall, she's FINALLY in your arms!! She's absolutely gorgeous and she seems like she's bonding very well! She can't take her eyes off Scott! :) Anyway, we can't WAIT to meet her! She looks SO happy! I know yall feel so blessed to have her, but you should know that she is very blessed to have the two of you as parents too! I know she will have an amazing life with yall!! I love your little family :)
Love,
Janice
Oh my goodness, I couldn't stop crying when I saw the video. To say that I'm so happy for you all doesn't even come close to how I really feel. What an amazing blessing, to be able to finally hold your daughter in your arms, and laugh and kiss and play with her. God is so good! Enjoy every moment. I can't WAIT to meet her. Love you guys!
-Lisa Hatch
She is sooo adorable!! I can not even tell you how excited I am for you. I'm sitting at my computer crying and thinking how there is not a child in this world who could possibly be loved more than the two of you will love her. She seems to love you and know you so well already. Thank you for the video. It was great! I can't wait to see her in person and I have a surprise for you! Continue to have a great time and I love you.
Mandy
P.S. Paige says your baby is cute and she hopes you are doing well.
Anna is just too precious for words. Enjoy each and every moment! I am so happy for you all! We can't wait to meet Miss Anna when you all get settled back at home.
Stacey Everett
I loved the video. I am constantly amazed at how God works everything to His glory. Can't wait to meet Anna.
Love ya'll,
Robin
Oh my goodness-so wonderful!! You are all so precious! My tears were that of pure joy watching you become a family!!
I couldnt help but to laugh and cry watching this! It's perfectly clear that yall were designed to be Anna's parents! Our Lord is so amazing...He knows exactly what we need when we need it!! I cannot wait meet her and introduce her to her new friends Brady & Rylan :) I ♥ yall very much! Be careful and we cant wait to see all 3 of you soon!!!
Oh my...crying! I have to say that you sitting in that room at that table reminded me of adopting Alexis. The tears looked very similar. So much joy and amazement. My heart was moved (is moved). The girls watched with the biggest smiles and giggles. They can't wait to meet their very first "girl cousin". I love you. CK
GOD IS GOOD!! She is more beautiful than in the pictures we've seen!! She seems so happy already!! It's like y'all have been her parents forever. Let me rephrase that, y'all HAVE been her parents forever. God had y'all in Anna's life before you or her could have ever known! I cried the entire time I watched the video. I have no way of knowing how y'all feel, but I am so proud of y'all and so happy!! I can't wait to see her and hold her!! See you three very soon!! Love y'all!
PERFECT is the only word that comes to mind watching that video! Thank you so much for sharing that moment with us. All 3 of you look so happy. Enjoy every moment because the time will fly now that you have her. Anna is a very blessed child to have ya'll for her Mom and Dad. Love, David & Susannah (Sydney & Meredith too)
that video made me cry- that was the sweetest thing ever! she is such a doll and so happy- i cannot wait to meet her!
Oh what a blessing you three are to one another and the rest of us!! I couldn't help but cry as I watched that video, and then laughed because I never thought I'd see Shelley speechless! :) I showed the girls Anna's pictures today. They screamed....literally! They said to tell you that they miss you and are happy for you! Ditto from me!! Love u and can't wait for the 19th!!!
That last comment was from me, Kathy. I bet you could've figured it out, but just wanted to let ya know!!
Love u,
Kathy
Shelley,
She is beautiful. Your video made me cry! I am so happy for you. Have a great trip with your new wonderful family!
Kelly Taylor
I can't watch a Forever Family Day video without tears, Shelly!! Anna is so sweet. You are in for the time of your life!!:)
Try to sleep when you can as it helps Momma with feeling teary.
Take care and have a wonderful, wonderful time!!:)
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful video with us. Can't wait to see you all at the airport.
Debbie
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