Arriving at Dong Anh Orphanage for the long awaited meeting
Meeting Sophia Rose for the first time
Daddy chilling with Sophia Rose
Mommy and Sophia at door to her room
Not too happy to be with heer little girl!!
hanging with the three PLAN DA Cuties
Loan and Susan with Claire, Cheryl's Sophia, and our Sophia Rose
With one of Sophia's nannies
Loren and Loan with Orphanage Director
Getting ready to leave the orphanage (but not on the motorcycle!)
Sophia Rose lounging in our room at the Lucky Star hotel
Yesterday we took the final step in this wonderful journey and went to the Dong Anh Orphanage to meet Sophia Rose for the first time. We drove about 45 minutes outside of Hanoi, down a tiny dirt road to the gates of the Orphanage where Sophia has been living for the last 5+ months. when we entered the room with all the other little babies, it was a surreal experience. Finally being here, after so many months of anticipating this moment, was an emotional experience that can't be described.
It was wonderful meeting the nanny's who had taken care of her, hanging with Julie and Cheryl&Sylvester's babies, and taking lots of pix. We finished our visit having tea with the Director of the orphanage, and discussing Sophia's future. He wanted our assurance that we would love and take good care of her, and we of course reassurred him we would! we also assured him we would keep her Vietnamese heritage alive.
Sophia seemed to bond to us instantly, and her first tears didn't occur until we gave her a bath - very understandable since it was her first! She loves the Baby Bjorn sling, and has decided it's a great way to catch a nap while we are walking around Hanoi, which we are doing a lot! As for sleeping, we can forget about the crib in the room. She decided it's much more fun to be in bed with us, so that's where she spent her first night at the Lucky Star Hotel. She slept the whole night through, although I suspect we are still in the honeymoon period! We are getting to know each other, and we love her lots. <3
It was wonderful meeting the nanny's who had taken care of her, hanging with Julie and Cheryl&Sylvester's babies, and taking lots of pix. We finished our visit having tea with the Director of the orphanage, and discussing Sophia's future. He wanted our assurance that we would love and take good care of her, and we of course reassurred him we would! we also assured him we would keep her Vietnamese heritage alive.
Sophia seemed to bond to us instantly, and her first tears didn't occur until we gave her a bath - very understandable since it was her first! She loves the Baby Bjorn sling, and has decided it's a great way to catch a nap while we are walking around Hanoi, which we are doing a lot! As for sleeping, we can forget about the crib in the room. She decided it's much more fun to be in bed with us, so that's where she spent her first night at the Lucky Star Hotel. She slept the whole night through, although I suspect we are still in the honeymoon period! We are getting to know each other, and we love her lots. <3
17 comments:
Congratulations! I know you've waited for that moment for a very long time. Can't wait to see photos of you holding your sweet girl. Have a wonderful time in Vietnam!
It is incredible, isn't it! I am sooooo happy that this day FINALLY came for your family. CONGRATS, she is beautiful, just perfect!
Congratulations Susan!!! I can't wait to meet Sofia in person.
"Sophia"!
Oops, sorry the other spelling is habit! ;)
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. Sophia is just as beautiful as I remember!!
YAY! Congrats! You all look wonderful and soooo happy! Can't wait to follow along!
Congratulations! Sophia is beautiful. Have fun getting to know each other.
You all look so happy together. Enjoy your time in Vietnam. Congratulations.
What a wonderful Christmas present! Congratulations to you and your family. She is precious.
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Anyway, Sophia is BEAUTIFUL and I love seeing her in your arms!!! All three babies look gorgeous and healthy and I am so glad you were able to take pictures and that they will also be with their families SOON!! Can't wait to see more! Congratulations!!!!
Lovely, wonderful day, your Sophia is beautiful and right where she belongs, in your arms! So sweet of you to show all the other babies too. congratualations.
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Congratulations Susan and family! What an amazing day! I'm so very happy for you, and thank you for getting some pictures of my Claire. It meant so much to me. Keep us updated on how things are going. I can't wait to see you next week in Hanoi!
Hi Mom and Dad!
Just got off video chatting with the three of you. My little sister is WAY TOO cute!! I can not wait for her to come home so I can see her in person!
I love you all and have fun =]
Love,
her big sister Laura
p.s. these pictures are way too adorable
Congratulations! It such a beautiful sight to see Sophia in your arms! Enjoy your time in VN with your beautiful little girl :)
congratulations, susan, loren, laura and sophia rose! Can't wait to see you all together.
Hi Susan/Dad-
Sophia is so beautiful. Keep the pictures coming. How wonderful that she likes to snuggle up in the bjorn - what great bonding!
Lots of love
Brian, Pam, Rachel and Jordan
Gotcha day is the best day ever.. I am so happy you finally made your trip to get Sophia. Enjoy the city, it will go by very fast.
Take care, thanks for sharing.
Darrin
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