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Hello... Welcome family and friends. This blog was started so you could follow our adoption journey to our daughter in China...Crystina Luz ChenLi. Now, it's to follow our everyday adventures with 2 active young children, who are growing SO fast, Crystina & Ethan and 2 playful Yorkies, Lola and Bertha.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Day 4 in China

Ni Hao!! Well today we didn't do much, we just stayed in the hotel and spent quality time with Crystina. It was raining off and on all day, so it was best that we stayed in. We just goofed around with her in the room. As you can see from the pictures below, Crystina's personality is starting to come out more and more. She is very silly and demanding. When she acts funny, it's very funny and she smiles alot but when she wants something, she will let you know it. She still is very attached to her mommy, we are working on daddy.

Tonight she had a hard time falling asleep but after drinking some milk and mommy "rocking" her, she fell right to sleep. Enjoy the pictures of today...

Being silly...look at all those teeth!
Crystina twists her tongue, sometimes, when she smiles.
Love this picture!! She is just so beautiful!!
Being silly for the camera...
What a China doll!!!!
Drinking from a sippy cup for the first time.
what a feeling!!
Acting very silly! I'm laying down and Crystina is sitting on me and she puts her head back between my legs. She was loving the camera.
Another silly shot.
This is how she likes to be...with me carrying her.
Not in the best of moods....
Brushing her hair...
Miss Grumpy...yep, she has the Miranda trait!

The plan for tomorrow...we will be going to the Stone Forest, it's about a 2 hour drive from here but I've heard it's so worth it. We will be posting pictures after we get back.

One small request for prayer...I (Barbara) am not feeling too great (mom & dad...don't worry, I'm not sick-sick, just not feeling very well). I'm not sure if it's the altitude or what but I'm just not feeling up to par. So if you can, please say a small prayer for me...I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Miss you all very much! Sending tons of love from China and God bless you!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is toooo cute. I love the smile. And those teeth.Crystina and Ayden are going to get along just good. I caint wait. She is just a happy baby. What a blessing. Take care.
Yall are in are prayers. And I will pray for you to that you feel better.
Lots of Kisses to Crystina. Love yall bunches
Tia
annabel

Anonymous said...

Taina and I are here at work...not working...but crying over your web site instead!!!! Words cannot fully tell you how overjoyed we are for you. You have a beautiful little girl and you are a wonderful family of three now. We love every single picture and are just so very happy for you. We can't wait to see her in person. We hope you enjoy the remainder of your trip and will be sure to keep checking the web site daily!
Love, Jen Bostedo & Taina

Anonymous said...

Que hermosa es tu hijita!! Las fotos estan muy lindas. Gracias por compartir esta ocasion tan especial con nosotros. Sigo orando por ustedes, sobre todo que te sientas mejor. CariƱosamente, Diana Labady

Anonymous said...

Dear Barbara and Edgar,

I want to extend my "Congrats" on your beautiful little girl. You both deserve it so much and have been so very very patient. Thank you both so much for sharing your journey to Crystina and all of the pictures. I have enjoyed seeing the pictures of both of you becoming parents for the first time to such a beautiful little girl!!!! I wish both of you the very best in your new parenthood. Enjoy the rest of your stay in China and have a safe trip back home.

Love,
Amber

Carla said...

She's so adorable!!! From another Kunming Kutie Momma....enjoy the trip, the province...and do NOT miss the orphanage tour. :)

Anonymous said...

Well where do I start oh yea! well I am worried about your health, you know me better then that, I have been showing pictures to everyone that I can, everyone saying how precious and beautiful she is , but the thing that I cannot get over is how HAPPY she looks, o my God , she looks like she has known you guys all her life,its amazing.Edgar you fit right into your new role of dada and you Baba the pictures in the bed with her had me crying , she fits right in.God had her reserved specially for you two.God Bless , love you
MOM ( Lao Lao)

Anonymous said...

She has such a beautiful smile and she looks happy...you guys look happy too!!!! im so happy for your guys and we cant wait to meet her!! please have more pics!!! we are loving it!!!
One beautiful Family!! <3
Much love and kisses!!
Angelica & Isabel

Anonymous said...

Dear Crystina,

I hope you like me. You look beautiful, you are as pretty as a Princess. I hope to see you soon, so hurry. Did you know you have dogs? I love you. I want to know when is your birthday, me and your mom just had a birthday together. Crystina, I hope you have a great trip. You look like an angel!

Hugs & Kisses, JOSHUA


Crystina,

This is Alvani. I hope you have a safe trip to Orlando. How is China? Do you like your Mom and Dad? Did you know that they are my Madrina and Padrino? I Love You! I hope you love me too. I have a question for Madrina and Padrino, how many more days before we get to see Cristina? I hope you like Lola and Bertha, they are your pets. I hope you have a good day. I hope your Mom and Dad sing this song that I wrote for you, here we go:
"I hooope yoou have a saafe triip, coming in from the skyyy, aaall the way from China to Floooriidaaa, I like your style and your beautiful eyes, I love your smile it kind of looks like mine."

Te Amo, Aloha and Goodbye, ALVANI


Ba-Ba (Jay), Ma-Ma (Barbara), & My Precious Chin-Chin (Chenli),

A la verdad que Dios no deja de sorprenderme con los milagros y bendiciones que derrama sobre nosotros. Ahora llego un rallito de luz a nuestra vida, y el brillo de sus tres caritas ilumina a toda la familia. Gracias mi SeƱor por tu bondad, misericordia y amor que haz traido a esta humilde familia. Jay, you are oficially Ba-Ba, now you have to change your wife's apodo (ha-ha). YEYO, no se como expresarte the joy I feel, no encuentro palabras... I could only imagine what you must be feeling. Barbara, you finally made the Motherhood's Club...you are obligated to give all the love you have inside your heart to one "Crystina Luz Chenli Figueroa ALIAS Chin-Chin". Awaiting anxiously for your safe return home.

Loving You & Missing You,
Your Titi Loca, Shirly


Jay, Barbara, & My China,

La felicidad que siento al verlos a ustedes con la nena es...Jay, tu semblante se ve lleno de alegria, y Barbara ni de hablar. Mi China esta mas que bella, pronto estaras en los brazos de abuela. Los quiero mucho, espero su llegada...rush home! Muchas Bendiciones a mis tres estrellitas de amor.

Love You,
Mami

Anonymous said...

I am so addicted to this blog, I just can't get enough! I am amazed at the changes (good changes) I see in Crystina's face. Her whole body language has changed. She is truly so comfortable with you both. You did a great job with the video.
Linda

Anonymous said...

Good morning from Puerto Rico!!! Again I log in to see what you guys are up to! a veces, the best of times is just vegetating and being together, just like you did! Men, that mouth full of teeth!! me encanta como se ven ustedes!!!! you just look like you were always together! I am just so happy for you!!! ENJOY your time THERE! Los quiero mucho - SOL

Scott said...

Been dreaming of China, Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and people from work. (all in the same dream!!) Hope you guys make it back okay. Looks like you got a happy kid! Nice Gap jumper, very cute.
-Scott

Karen and Dennis said...

Edgar and Barbara, your little Crystina is absolutely georgous!! I can't wait to see you guys on Friday in Guangzho! What a beautiful family you are. I am praying you wil be feeling better right away Barbara. See you on Friday!

The Heinze's (Dennis, Karen, Nick, Ana, and now also Isabella!)