Arabella Grace: May 2009

WELCOME/BIENVENIDOS

Welcome to our blog. We are excited to be sharing our adoption with you. Our blog will be in English and Spanish -- courtesy of "Papi's Translation, Inc." (Ha, ha). By creating this website, our family and friends, here in the U.S. and Ecuador, can join us in our journey to bring Arabella home.

Bienvenidos a nuestro blog. Estamos felices de compartir esta adopcion con ustedes. Nuestro blog sera en Espanglish cortesia de Papi's Translation Inc. para los tontitos que no entienden Ingles. Al crear esta pagina web, invitamos a nuestra familia y amigos a que nos acompañen con sus comentarios, en nuestro viaje para traer a Arabella a casa.

5.26.2009

ARABELLA GRACE YUN & ARIANNA ELISE XIA

Well, finally it is Tuesday, May 26th and FedEx delivered our official documents and colored photographs of our precious girls. Arianna is on the left and Arabella is on the right in the photo at the top of our blog. Edwin and I keep saying to each other how truly blessed we are. I know my Dad had his hand in this miracle. Thank you, Daddy. I love you.

5.23.2009

DOUBLE HAPPINESS - TWINS!!!!

We are overjoyed to announce our referral from the People's Republic of China. Edwin and I are blessed with twin two-year old girls. The twins are currenty in foster care in the Guangxi Province of China. Their names are Jian Yun and Jian Xia. They were born on June 3, 2007. We received the call on Thursday, May 21st, at 4:30 pm. Our adoption agency is fedexing the twins' pictures today, Saturday, May 23rd. We will post their pictures as soon as possibe. Today is my birthday and it is, without a doubt, the best one I have ever had. Edwin and I are on Cloud 9!!!!

5.20.2009

Arabella's 100 Good Wishes Quilt

Here are some pictures of Arabella's 100 Good Wishes Quilt. The quilt is simply beautiful. I want to thank my dear friend, Barbara, for all the work she did on it. You've outdone yourself, Barb!!!