Maddie is 6 years old (April 2011)

Maddie is 6 years old      (April 2011)
lost two teeth!

Getting ready for the tooth fairy!

Getting ready for the tooth fairy!
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Thursday, December 14, 2006

Merry Christmas.....

After many phone calls and changes, I have travel dates. I leave here on Saturday, 12/23 and arrive in China on Sunday evening. Then, thanks to all of the efforts of the people at HOPE for Children and Sue Sorrels Travel Agency, I will receive Madison on Christmas Day at 3pm.

I can not imagine a better Christmas than becoming a mom on that day. We will be staying at The Victory Hotel in Guangzhou, China the entire time. We will return on 1/10 and look forward to seeing everyone when we get back.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Amy.
What a Christmas you will have!
Thanks for sharing and allowing me to follow your journeys to Madison.
I am so excited for you.
Take good care.
God's speed.
Mary Campbell

David Bovenzi said...

Congratulations!!!!

We can't wait to meet her!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!
What a wonderful Chrsitams gift...Madison is just beautiful. Wishing you an amazing journey!
Kristen

twoshoes said...

Yea! Merry Christmas to you!

Wishing you trouble-free travel and a wonderful trip!

Sauvolaw said...

Wayne and I are so excited for you. I cried when I read your e-mail. We can't wait to see you two in person -- please come to Florida to visit us at your earliest opportunity. You know we have plenty of room and would love to have you!! My granddaughter, Gabriella is four now and would be a great playmate. Wayne and I are traveling to Hawaii for Christmas, but will return on January 6, 2007. We will be available via e-mail still and will be praying for your safe and exciting homecoming!
I MISS YOU SO MUCH! Your favorite Florida "Lawyer Chick!"
Nicole

Anonymous said...

Hi Amy,
I am thrilled for you to finally be able to make that journey to motherhood - and on Christmas. A truly amazing story. Can't wait to meet Madison when you return to the states.
Mazel Tov!
Love, Jay

joyce said...

Amy
I can't think of a better day than Christmas to receive Madison. You two are truly blessed.

I will watch your blog daily with excitement and happiness for you and your new family! God Bless and Merry Christmas.
Joyce Iati

Anonymous said...

Amy -
Just testing this - per your request - but it looks like other people have been able to do so.

Will talk to you this week (?)
Gin

Anonymous said...

Hi! Amy,

It's shorter than the countdown to Christmas...before you know it..Madison will be in your arms!

Pixel Fairy Princess said...

Hi Amy!
I saw your blog on the Hope for Children's website and just wanted to leave you a little note saying Congratulations! Also, we stayed at the Victory in June when we travled to bring home our daughter LiLi. You will be in excellent hands with Jophy in China! Best wishes and we look forward to following your journey!
Debbie

3 Countries 1 Love said...

Congratulations!!! I will send you an email soon detailing stuff about the blog, as you asked. I'm in the midst of a nasty stretch at work, so will send as soon as I can!!!

Shannon

Anonymous said...

Can't wait for you to get here....it is incredible!!!! So far..weather has been mid 60's...very nice!

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