We miss her already!!!

Today, we spent about an hour and a half with Katie and it was late when we got to the orphanage because our coordinator had court today with another family.  She wasn't in the greatest of moods when we first arrived, but Aaron and I were able to calm her.  I did the calming part and Aaron is just the BIG kid and made her laugh so much!  At first she wouldn't even go to him until he started to play the piano with her.  She really, really loves music and when we get home we will post video of her singing with her daddy.  So, just hang on a couple months little Princess Katie and mommy & daddy will be back to take you home to your forever family!

Her smile is contagious!

That smile makes me melt everytime and especially when she reaches out her little hand for Mommy!!!
Mom's the comforter and daddy's the BIG kid!!!
She also LOVES being thrown in the air and played with a lot!!!
Katie LOVES music!!!  She was singing with daddy here.  
We have video of this and will share when we get back!

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  1. The MegerlesOctober 3, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    I know how hard it is to leave her there. Having been there myself, the hole that is left in your heart when you have to leave your child in another country is almost unbearable. The good thing is at least you know she is in a really good orphange and it looks like she is getting really good care. You and Aaron are so blessed to have that. Now this pain of not having your daughter will push you to get all your paperwork completed ASAP. I am here if you need someone to vent to! COngratulations again, your daughter is absolutely beautiful!

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  2. beckywwOctober 4, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    She won't remember the next few weeks - but boy, you will! Fortunately, you'll be busy!! So, so happy for you.

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