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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.
Showing posts with label Crystina - referral. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crystina - referral. Show all posts

Thursday, August 28, 2008

We are ready to go....

Okay...so we are all packed and ready to go! Except for my nerves. I have been SO nervous for some weeks. But I'm sure with time and LOTS of prayers, I will be just fine. ; )

We wanted to test the video posting, so the first video is of Lola & Bertha...they are about to get a treat. It's so funny...especially Bertha, she jumps high when she gets excited!! Enjoy and we hope you can view them. **in order to listen to the videos, you will need to pause the music**

This is our nephew, Ayden. He's "talking." We are so sure, Ayden & Crystina will NOT have a problem communicating. ; )

And now here are a few pictures.

This one is of Ayden...this is the expression we get EVERY time he sees Crystina's picture. We can't wait for them to actually meet, it's going to be SO cute!!

Our nephew, Joshua and I share a birthday! We have been celebrating our birthdays together ever since he turned 1. So, it's an extra special day for me.

Here's an updated picture of Crystina's nursery. We received the letters for her name at our Baby Shower (Thank you Migdalia & Felipe!!). We love the way it looks.

Okay, this is it until we get settled in Beijing. PLEASE, PLEASE pray for our safe travels and for Crystina. We are VERY excited about meeting our daughter on Monday. Words cannot express our emotions right now...after waiting over 2 years for this moment....well, there are no words. You can only imagine how we feel. And if you really know us, you can really imagine it. ; )

If by some reason we are unable to post, my dad is going to do it for us. So, there will be something here, letting everyone know that we made it to China.

Before I forget....PLEASE, if you can, leave a comment, only positive ones! This will be our only way of communication with everyone (well, we will be calling our parents from time to time). And we really will be needing that extra support. Thank you in advance!!!

Okay...thank you to everyone for your prayers, not only now but for the past (almost) 3 years!! Keep them coming.... Much love to all!!!!!!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Crystina - 16 months old today...

Today, Crystina is 16 months old...

Our dearest Crystina,

In less than 2 weeks, your little world is going to change so much...our world is going to change too. And we can't hardly wait. We know it's going to be hard for all of us but it's going to be worth it. We love you so much and can't wait to meet you and hold you in our arms. We are looking forward to September 1st...our Forever Family day! We pray for you every day! May GOD bless you and keep you safe. See you real soon baby girl!!!

With ALL of our LOVE...
your mommy & daddy

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Crystina - 15 months old today...

Today our baby girl is 15 months old.

Crystina,

We can't wait to hold you in our arms so we can give you LOTS of hugs and kisses and show you so much LOVE. We have dreamt of the moment when we meet...and look forward to that day. God willing that day will come very soon. We love you with all of our hearts! May GOD always bless you and keep you safe.

With all of our love...
your mommy & daddy

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

First gifts (since referral)

This past weekend we went to the mall and visited Build-a-bear and you won't believe what new animal was there? A Panda Bear!!! So, of course we got one for Crystina. We named her Mei Mei, which means "little sister" in Chinese.


We want to say a big "THANK YOU!!!!" to Edgar's co-workers...CNA's B&M South Region Group for the adorable pink bear. We're sure Crystina is going to love it! Thanks again!!


Thursday, July 10, 2008

About Crystina...

Crystina is waiting for us in Kunming, Yunnan, (southern) China. She is in Foster Care.

Here is some information about her...
Chinese name: Pan Liang Chen
DOB: April 19, 2007, currently she is almost 15 months.

Her medical report (dated March 2008) states the following:
  • Deep sleeper
  • Likes music
  • has 8 teeth!!!
  • can't walk, yet...but can stand up with help
We can't wait to meet her and hold her in our arms!!!

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Crystina Luz ChenLi

Our first glimpse of our daughter!!!

Here's another...

And one more.......