Care packages and more pictures!

I think I am nesting. One of my dearest friends has mentioned this to me. I think she is right. I am a homebody usually. Lately, all I want to so is be in my house. I don't know why. I want to make it perfect for Lauryn. I want to have everything cleaner than clean, pretty, cozy and just give her the wonderful gift of home. There really is nothing better! I have made lists and more lists about what I want to do, what I should be doing and why it has to be done. I think I am driving Kyle crazy. He just takes it all in stride! Such a great guy!

WE were able to send Lauryn a care package. We used Red Thread China and we were assisted by Ann. She is amazing and I can't say enough about her. We sent Lauryn some pj's, a blanket, a couple of books, a pair of shoes, a disposable camera, a baby doll, Kyle chose an Ernie doll for her, some cakes and tea for the nannies at the orphanage, a photo album and some other little trinkets! We were also able to write her a letter. It is still pretty crazy to us that we are now a Mommy and a Daddy! It's all been so wonderful! I don't think we have had a conversation that hasn't included Lauryn!

Just going through all of our adoption paper work. WOWOWOW! We have done a lot of planning. I guess when are in the thick of it, it just becomes part of your day. When I look at the amount of paper we have accumulated... it's crazy!

Ann from Red Thread sent us some new pictures of baby Lauryn. This seems to be the most recent...

What a beauty! She is all ours... I can't believe.

Alright... back to my nest!

Keep Happy!

One more thing... Baby Carter came into the world on Friday morning! 8:02 he was born. Kyle and I went to see our friends and their new little bundle. He is a beauty! Welcome to the world little guy! xo

WE ARE OUT OF REVIEW

HUGE step for the Thomson's!
Our LID is out of review.
The CCAA has reviewed files up to and including December 21, 2008!
Our LID (logged in date) is August 26, 2008.

Now we are waiting for our LSC (Letter Seeking Confirmation). This is sent to us from CCAA and once we sign it and send it back to the CCAA they will give us a TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Hang on to your hat baby Lauryn! Mommy and Daddy are coming!

Wow!
xo

LOI approved! Here's a little bit about our girl

We have been in a whirl wind around the Thomson house! On Friday February 19, our SW came and presented Lauryn to us formally. Then our letter of intent was approved by China.

We are now waiting for our dossier to be approved and the ministry of Ontario to approve us specifically for Lauryn. We have our first doctors appointment for Lauryn on March 23 at 11:00.

Here is some information on our girl, Baby Lauryn!

Her birthday is July 12, 2008

She is in Guandong Provice, Shantou City (sp.??)

Her Chinese name is Xiaoxia - pronounced shousha, translates to little shrimp!

She is about 20lbs and 30 inches tall.

She loves the water.

She loves to play outside.

She is cooperative when getting dressed.

She loves company, and will cry when a nanny at the orphanage takes kids away from the playroom (ahhh!)

She is closest to her caregivers. They describe her as a lovely child with a ready smile!

She is a moderate sleeper - interesting... Mommy and Daddy are both DEEEEEEEP sleepers!

She is sometimes impatient and obstinate.

She is active, and can walk when one hand is being held.

She rubs her blanket against her cheek when sleeping. Kyle does this too!

She says "Oh, Oh!" like only a precious almost two year old can!

She knows what NO means! haha!

Her favourite toy is a doll that she cuddles in her arms!

She likes to play on the swings.

She likes to eat fish and veggies, milk paste and congee.

She loves to imitate.

When playing, she will sometimes put a box on her head and giggle!!

She likes to be teased!

Kyle and I are over the moon in love. The support from our family and friends has been amazing! Thank you one and all for making this time so filled with joy!

Thanks especially to my Mom and Dad. We have been up many a night talking about how cute everything she does is.

To my wonderful husband who has never worked harder. You are the light of my life, I am so blessed to be sharing this with you!

Hopefully we will travel in a couple of months to bring our girl home! WOW!

Keep Happy

xo