Desi and me are trying to help Malina get adjusted to Albert. She has her moments with him, very short ones, but then she goes into her little shell when she's near him. I'm sure she'll come around. She follows me and Desi everywhere and she is already repeating many words in Spanish and English!!! Smart little cookie! She is such a good girl!!! We can't believe how well she has done so far and hoping that when we get back home she continues to do better and better. I've posted more pictures of our adventures in Guangzhou. You'll also see some pictures of the families in our group with their babies too. I've been reading everyone's comments and I wanted to say thanks for your full support. It means a lot to us! We miss everyone!!!
So we finally gathered with the rest of the adoptive families after they arrived from their prospective provinces with their little ones. We all met yesterday to meet all the beautiful children. Everyone was very happy! Malina was a very social butterfly with everyone. She would wave hello to everyone and giggle with them! She was very at ease with Uncle Zhou too, our group coordinator from our agency. Desi and me are trying to help Malina get adjusted to Albert. She has her moments with him, very short ones, but then she goes into her little shell when she's near him. I'm sure she'll come around. She follows me and Desi everywhere and she is already repeating many words in Spanish and English!!! Smart little cookie! She is such a good girl!!! We can't believe how well she has done so far and hoping that when we get back home she continues to do better and better. I've posted more pictures of our adventures in Guangzhou. You'll also see some pictures of the families in our group with their babies too. I've been reading everyone's comments and I wanted to say thanks for your full support. It means a lot to us! We miss everyone!!! Pictures of Malina's Orphanage. We went to visit her orphanage where she stayed for 1 year. This is a picture of her with the director of the orphanage. Therapy Room of Malina with the Assistant Director The people in China love taking pictures with us foreigners! Desi took a couple of pictures with them as well. The Rizzo Girls Uncle Zhou and Malina Sophia and Malina playing. Amelia Rizzo in her Halloween costume.
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We took a stroll today around Shamian Island and took some beautiful pictures with Malina. Desi and Malina enjoyed the day very much. We did too! Getting ready to discover Shamian Island! Big sister loves her mei mei! In Shamian Island Park there are many brides and models taking pictures because the scenery is so beautiful! Hello everyone, Finally I'm able to post some updates on Malina and our trip so far. Today we went to the medical center and she had to have 7 shots, and she was a trooper! She did not cry at all! Just a bit when the needle first entered her skin. So far she is bonding with us pretty well. She is still not bonding fully with Albert, but with time and a lot of love she will get there with him, hopefully. Yesterday we took Malina to the park at Shamian Island and she enjoyed it very much. Sh loves Desi very much, she's been playing with her a lot!. I'm hoping that she starts bonding with Albert as well, because she won't let me out of her sight for a second and she starts crying when she doesn't see me. Tomorrow we are taking a trip to Malina's orphanage and the location where she was abandoned. I thought it was a good idea to do that and have pictures of this event, so when she grows up she can have a better understanding of everything. I am posting a variety of pictures of our trip so far, since I haven't had much time to post everyday. Enjoy! Pictures with Malina at Shamian Island. Our hotel is near this area and it is beautiful! Here people wake up early in the morning to practice Tai-Chi. This picture was taken near the river on Shamian Island. Today was a very long and extensive day for us, but we finally made it and Malina is with us to stay forever! We went to the Civil Affairs office with another family, the Rizzos which we have become very good friends with, and have adopted their second child as well. We have shared this journey together. They are also in a couple of pictures with their girls as well.
So we waited in room and in a blink of an eye.... there she was... with the biggest smile! Malina surpassed our expectations! She did not shed a tear! She was so calm, it was like she knew who we were, even though she hadn't spoken a word. She's so precious! With those big dark brown eyes and beautiful shiny black hair! She immediately smiled at us and felt very comfortable with us! I couldn't believe what I was experiencing! Let alone her! Desi did very well with her too! I think her big sister instincts kicked in pretty quick! While other children were crying in the room, Malina was a happy camper,observing everything and soaking everything in... So we finally left the civil Affairs office back to the hotel, got something to eat, and boy does Malina have an appetite! She eats like a lion! We were very impressed!!! Here are some pictures of our day today. Thank you for all your loving support! We arrived in Beijing Thursday October 21st and we spent 3 days there. It was quite chilly I have to say, but we did have a great time. We went to the Great Wall of China, which I could not climb much!!! But Desi and Albert were able to climb quite high. It was very foggy but that did not stop us from enjoying the day. We did a bit of shopping, we went to a Jade factory and we went to the Summer Palace. Everything was beautiful!
Then, the following day we went to Tianemmen Square, The Opera House, The Olympic area where the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube venues are and took plenty of pictures, but the highlight for me in Beijing was the Rigshaw ride to a Chinese village, then the silk and pearl factory and Temple of Heaven, all of this in three days. I'm sure I forgot a couple of more places. I've added a few pictures for you to enjoy.!!! Tomorrow is "Family Day" We see Malina for the first time at 2:30pm and she will stay with us now and forever! I will post pictures of our family day, to share our special day with you. Until tomorrow... So we are soon on our way to the best adventure ever!! CHINA! We are going to China to get a beautiful little girl by the name of Malina Li Yun'e Vargas. Can't wait to have our second daughter with us!
So the adventure begins! I will be posting our adventure to keep you updated. Again thank you for all your loving support. |
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