Friday, April 4, 2008

Our Daughter

It is our greatest pleasure to introduce our beautiful daughter...


Zoe Xin Lu

Chinese Name: Zhuang Lu Xin
Born: November 7, 2007
Location: Jiangxi Province, Yifeng SWI

We received a call at 9:44 this morning from our adoption agency..."We have a little girl for you." At noon, we saw our daughter's face for the first time. Needless to say, we are in love.

We waited 2 years, 7 months for this moment. It was worth it!

Here's what we know about her so far:

  • She was born 11/7/07 and was brought to the Yifeng Social Welfare Institute in Jiangxi on 11/8/07.
  • At 3 months, she weighed 12 pounds and measured 22 inches long.
  • She is very healthy!!
  • She eats 6 times a day (she should fit in just fine around here!)
  • She can hold her head up while lying on her stomach.
  • She can locate the direction of sound and visually follow a moving object.
  • She laughs aloud and has a ready smile :-)
  • She is active, enjoys music, and likes any toy that makes noise (just like dad!)
  • She currently has the same hairline as her grandfathers (sorry guys!)

We hope to have updated photos and information next week.


30 comments:

Raytia said...

She's so adorable Titi!

Carrie said...

She is so cute!!!!!

Steve and Jen said...

Finally!! What a cutie :-) Can't wait for our get together so we call all ooh and ahh over our beautiful girls.

Two Pearls said...

So cute...and bundled up in that sweater! I can't believe how young she is!!! We are SO excited for you!

L (another CAWLI mom)
www.twopearls.blogspot.com

Donna J Harrigan said...

Kristin and Mark - she is gorgeous!! I know you can't wait to bring her home. I'll be anxiously waiting to hear when that finally happens.

T said...

Kristin and Mark,

Ecstatic doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling right now. I'm so thrilled to finally see a picture of Michelle's best friend. She's absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to meet her in person!

Love,
Tammy

Gail said...

And what a beauty she is!!
Congratulations!!
Looking forward to sharing Forever Day with you.
Gail

Judi said...

Kristin & Mark, it's Skye from RQ, still marveling at Zoe's beauty. Am I counting right that she's barely 5 months old? Iddy biddy tyke. Huge congrats to you both. Are you packed? ;-)

Susan said...

Thank you for sharing your site with all us RQ folks. Such a pretty little girl! So exciting. I can't wait til its our turn too!

susan 2/13/06
www.crowellgang.blogspot.com

the mommy said...

Stunning just stunning Congratulations!

Hugs
Susan

Tracy said...

Yes, she is so worth it!! I am so happy for you - she is so cute!!

Trace7 from RQ

klpriestley said...

She is so tiny! Congratulations on your new daughter! She is so darn cute!

Kim said...

Adorable! :)

kitchu said...

She is so precious, congratulations!

Emma said...

Oh wow, what a darling! Congratulations on your referral!

Georgia said...

Congratulations!

We just brought our Zoe home from Jiangxi a week ago. I hope you travel soon and have a wonderful trip. You can flip thru my recent blog posts about our recent travel to Jiangxi. We had a very good China experience.

She's beautiful!

Susan said...

She is indeed beautiful. Her eyes are so bright! Best wishes to you.

Susan, Mama to Rachel Shu-Ting, age 2
(Came over from RQ)

Nanci B said...

She is absolutely gorgeous! Take a deep breath and get ready for the experience of a lifetime! Good luck - Nanci (RQ visitor and mom to Zoe, home for almost four years now, and waiting for Sophie - probably for another four years).

Sam said...

She is one gorgeous baby girl. Congratulations!
Sherri

Katri said...

It's been a blessing to be in this RQ waiting room while you deliver your beautiful baby. This adoption road is truly a journey of a lifetime. We've been home with our Mia for just over a year now and every referral batch gets more and more special as they are getting more and more rare.

Valerie said...

We got our call in March - what a wonderful feeling.

Your daughter is beautiful, we hope you have a speedy TA.

Many blessings being wished for your family.

Gail said...

Since the get together date has changed to the 13th, I will be able to make it.
Loren and I will be there.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Amyesq said...

What a tiny little angel! Congratulations!

Oh, and Jiangxi girls rock :)

Courtney said...

Beautiful, beautiful Jiangxi sweetie! Congrats!

Tony and Rett said...

YAY! Another Yifeng beauty! We brought our beautiful twins home from Yifeng in November. China is amazing. Soak up every minute...even the rough ones.

Congratulations. She is simply gorgeous!

Mendy said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful and yes, well worth the wait. Hoping for a speedy TA! Enjoy China, it is a experience like no other!
Mendy
RQ poster

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Kayce said...

She is beautiful!!! Congratulations to you all!

Susan Broberg said...
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Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

A HUGE congratulations on your gorgeous daughter... I happen across your site... the end is near... to think she is over in China just patiently waiting... take care