Monday, September 14, 2009

Gracie!







She smelled like poop, she was pretty filthy and she hardly reacted to us at all, but when we got back to the hotel she started to giggle and respond to her new big sister.

WWKS, Chongqing, China September 14, 2009

Her braces are going to cost us a fortune. Maybe she can start saving now....

More to come...

14 comments:

Steve and Darcy said...

YEAH!!! I am in tears seeing you together - FINALLY!! All 3 of my girls are saying, "Ah, she is so cute!!" Michael is eating breakfast - I am sure that he will think that she is cute later! I am so glad that you have your daughter!! Can't wait hear more about your Gotcha Day! We love you and are praying for you all!! Congratulations, Mommy of 2!!!

Anonymous said...

Aw...we prayed for you last night before bedtime.
So happy to see the three Fay girls together and I can't wait to see the whole gang when you get back.
Lots of Love,
Patty

Donna said...

Her Mommy, her Mommy, she finally has HER MOMMY!! SO happy to see you with BOTH your girls :) Looks like Frannie is doing great with her new baby sister. Grace looks so tiny and skinny, I forget how little these girls start out. Fatten her up quickly :)

She's beautiful! Congratulations!!Happy to hear no major meltdowns...at least not yet ;) More more we want more!!!

Cupcakes and Hairbows said...

She must be a tiny peanut because Frannie looks SO TALL! Yeah -- so happy to see you all ! What a great day. I hope that the 2 girls are sleeping soundly now! What a blessing and a little miracle!

Peggy Ward said...

Hallelujah! Wow! How amazing that she didn't fuss at all! I love the picture of her and Frannie on the bed together - looks like Frannie is in high-gear-big-sister mode! Exciting!!!

Anonymous said...

So happy for you guys. Frannie is such a trooper. Tears in my eyes, God is good. Shawn

Carrie said...

Oh oh cute she is! Just give her a nice bath and love her she will be good! Praying for ya!
-carrie

Joan (Nana) said...

Another of God's blessings. A lot of things to get to know about her still to come. Hope you all enoy this special time of bonding together. I know Frannie will be a terrific Big Sister. Can't wait to learn and see more of your new family together. Prayers will be sent your way.

Lisa (Briana's Mom) said...

Oh Ellen! She is precious! I'm so happy for you! You have your Chongqing spicy girl!

Beth and Ryan said...

Congratulations! She is precious!

Anonymous said...

So happy for you!!! Frannie is a pro as a big sister!!

Lisa F.

The Evans Family said...

Happy Gotcha Day! Six years ago we celebrated our Gotcha Day with OUR Grace! Much love to all of you!

Everything Beautiful Shay said...

Blessings to you and your two beautiful girls! I wish I was there with you! I miss Chongqing so much. I am praying for you all as you begin your sweet time together! Can't wait to meet her in person one day!!! Frannie is just a doll and now you have two! So thankful!!!

Angela LeBlanc said...

Ellen I am so happy for you and Frannie and Kevin!!! It has been a long wait but worth every minute I am sure. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. And Jacob is doing so well but missing Frannie! he has a few framed pics of her!!!