Friday, December 21, 2012

HOME!

We are so thankful to be home. We arrived Saturday night, completely exhausted, but overjoyed by a loving reception at the airport. Since then, Missy has been quite sick, and Zeb has adjusted very well. The only hang-up with Zeb is at night. Just as he did in China, he is having a tough time staying asleep through the night. Because we got to see his nanny again after we had him with us for a couple of days, we asked her how well he slept at the orphanage. She said he slept very well. So, we can only assume that, in addition to jetlag, he's still dealing with the transition by having fitful sleep. We pray he gets to a point soon where he can enjoy some long, peaceful nights.

Zeke and Quilla are absolutely thrilled with their brother. They have enjoyed playing with him and helping us take care of him. Quilla is his "little mama" and Zeke is his loving big bro, teaching him how to play with cars. It's been so much fun watching the kids get to know each other.





Tuesday, December 11, 2012

From China With Love

Zeb is doing so well. He seems to be attaching to us, and is happy much of the time. Still, he's had some rough times at night. We are taking him to see a doctor tomorrow for a possible ear infection. We think this has disrupted his sleep (and ours too!). Bless his little heart...He has been such a trooper. We just love his little personality and how his inner beauty shines through. As for his outer beauty...well, just look at that face! Couldn't you just eat him up??


This little guy can fall asleep anywhere!

Daddy, look over there!

Hello, world!


So happy and sweet!

Saturday, December 08, 2012

Settling In, Now in Guangzhou!

We were sad to say goodbye to our wonderful guide, Sophie, when we left Nanjing.

Waiting for Zeb to get his obligatory adoption physical exam. He passed with flying colors.

"No more photos, please!"

He's had one big day after another!

Monday, December 03, 2012

Zeb is Here!!!

Zeb being carried into the meeting room by his beloved nanny.

He'd rather have his nanny than mommy...for now!

Little feller, how can we make it all better?

Family photo!!

We lovingly called his hat the "pope hat." He's SO CUTE!

He calmed down after a while.

At the hotel, we broke out the toys. That helped win him over!

From tears to smiles and laughter...Thank you God!

Saturday, December 01, 2012

Chinese Take Out

We had a great day in Beijing. We went to the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. We fly to Nanjing early in the morning. We're coming, Zeb!!! Here are some photos from today. 
At the Great Wall
Climbing the wall
Part of our really delicious lunch!

Yeah, we document EVERYTHING. This was at Tiananmen Square.

Just outside the Forbidden City.