Our LOA is finally here!!!!!

I can't believe I am typing these words... We have LOA!!!!! We are beyond excited and what an amazing way to start out 2008!! God is Good!

Audrey, Mommy will be there soon to get you!

New pictures of Audrey!

Today I received several more photos of Audrey. I am so excited to get these. She has also gained about 4-5 lbs. since Nov. Look.... Her hair has grown and is laying down!!!! Can't wait to stick a bow in that. ;) Here is all of her updates:

Weight = 19.845 pounds (I think this is with all the clothes)
Height = 28.08 inches
Head Circumference = 45 cm
Chest Circumference = 48 cm
Number of teeth = 5
Foot Length = 11.5 cm

We will be on our way soon!!!

Introducing our newest member of our family*updated information

We received the call yesterday about 2:45 pm. and this is what we know so far:

Chinese Name: Gou-Quixi
Birthday: Sept. 20, 2006
Her weight is: 14.3 lbs.
Her height is: 26"
She is in the Chengdu City SWI, Sichuan Province

we will receive everything else tomorrow via Fed-Ex!!!

LOVE the hair!!!
* We have received more information on our new Daughter!!
Chinese meaning of her name..
Last name: Gou (ease)
First name: Qiu (spring season)
Middle name: Xi (royal seal)
She grows up to be a blessed and beautiful person who has a comfortable life.

Here are a few more stats on our girl...

She hold her head up while lying on the stomach
crawls on hands and knees
Stands alone for a moment
Sits alone quite steadily
Laughs aloud
Active.....(oh my!)lol
Fond of listening to music..(Cody loves that!)
Quick in reaction
Impatient sometimes...(mom can relate!!)
Having a ready smile
Fond of playing games
Distinguishes between acquaintance and stranger’s
Deep sleeper (thank you Lord!!)
Favorite toy is a stuffed toy (I think that's pretty common)