6 months ago today Jeannie became part of our family forever. We celebrated her "anniversary" with 6 lit candles in her favorite snack - cream puffs! Yum. We sang to her, and she thought it was her birthday!
She is doing so well. In the 1st grade and loving school. She has been involved in soft ball, dance classes and most recently "cheer camp". She loves anything that gives her an excuse to dress pretty and have her hair in two pig tails! She is such a girly girl. She cried tonight at bed time because tomorrow is a PE day. Jeannie says "pretty girls do not wear tennis shoes!"
Jeannie and Gia are your "typical" sisters. They compete for attention, fight over toys, share their clothes, can play for hours together without a sound, and most importantly love each other very much. When they stand together - they hold hands. They shower together, eat together and always go to bed together. We couldn't be happier!
We will admit that this experience has not been perfect. We had a very difficult first 6 weeks at home. Jeannie had major melt downs and temper tantrums. Gia was miserable sharing her parents and her "things" with Jeannie. More than once Gia told us "I did not know it would be this hard to have a sister".... She still occasionally has this complaint.
Bob was planning on staying home for several weeks, but after seeing what a difficult time Jeannie was having - I stayed home instead. Jeannie went to school after about 6 weeks, and loved it. She almost changed over night once she was going to school with Gia! If we knew that it would be that easy - we would have sent her much sooner!
Once summer arrived, Bob took a leave from work and stayed home with the girls for the entire summer. They had a great time swimming, riding bikes and playing outside. We had several small trips to water parks, baseball parks and also a visit to Vegas to visit their Aunt Laura.
We can't believe how blessed we have been. Our busy days are filled with laughter and pure joy. We don't want to think what our lives would be like without them. We are forever grateful for this precious gift!!
Enjoy the pictures,
Theresa
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Gotcha Day 1/30/2007
Beautiful Gia
Gia and Jeannie
Gia on the left and Jeannie on the right.
Christmas 2009
Gia and Jeannie
Fu Cheng and Jia Fan
Jeannie and Gia March 2009
Jeannie's beautiful smile
Jeannie and Gia eating macaroni at Omaha Zoo
First night's sleep in her clean warm bed. She loves her new home and forever family!
Jeannie, Ben and Gia at home.
Our travel group
Jeannie, Mama and Gia
Jeannie loves her Barbie
This is what it is like trying to work on the computer.
Getting ready for bed, and sleeping with their Barbies
Playing on the monkey bars at an outside playground. Jeannie could not do it at first, but after several attemps, she was keeping up with Gia.
Advertisement outside a restaurant. Looks yummy!
Dressed and ready for breakfast.
Three girls waiting for the immunizations.
Jeannie getting a shot and Gia holding her hand
Jeannie loves her hair in pigtails, Gia had to copy.
Sldeeping beauties. Notice their arms locked together.
Dressed like "twins" in $1.00 Walmart shirts.
Jeannie Fu Cheng
New back packs from Walmart
Gia helping mommy make blankets for the babies in the orphanage.
Happy girls. Notice Jeannie's pig tails. She loves to have her hair done.
Photo from Gotcha Day
I got my sister at last!
Jeannie told us through a translater " Now I won't be alone, I have a sister and a family"
After bath and ready for bed. Notice the hair clips in Jeannie's hair. She is a girly girl!!!
Close up shot of the nicest port-a-potty we have ever seen. Electronic sign to tell you if "occupied or vacant".
Bob and Gia in front of the "birds nest".
The Water Cube
The Olympic Torch
Beijing Airport
Our airplane over the North Pole
Look who we found in the suitcase.
Gia and Jeannie
Dancing girls
Foster Mom
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Gia, Foster mom and Jeannie
Our Family
Bob, Theresa, Ben and Gia