Thursday, May 6, 2010

GOTCHA DAY!!!

We had to wait until 4:30pm to get her, but it was soooo worth the wait! She is perfection! Not a single tear yet! She's babbling a lot and playing. She seems very content and happy with us. The whole pick up procedure felt a little rushed due to traffic issues (darn holiday). We asked a few times, but we all forgot anyway to get the camera we had left, her baptismal certificate and another keepsake they had for her. Hopefully Vlad will get them for us. Otherwise, I'll post more later. She climbing all over me and banging my laptop. We hit the jackpot!!!!!!
Here she is, the newest Wunderly!!!

In OUR arms forever!!!



And she's sprung. Never goin' back!

Here the famous Vlad! That's not his purse :)

Did great on car ride back to hotel. We needed to be careful to keep her roaming hands off the door handle!

Baby's got a new bow! And learned how to use a sippy cup in about 5 minutes! She's gifted we think :)

PS. If you haven't already, please read my last post about attachment.

18 comments:

Denise said...

I can't even speak right now I'm so choked up. I am so happy for you guys...she looks like she's right where she belongs!!

Michelle said...

What a great picture of her looking at Brad in the car. We are so happy for you!!

Denise said...

i can't get any work done...just keep looking at your blog.

Lakeshore Cottage Living said...

Beautiful! absolutely beautiful. Congratulations!!!

The Hoopers said...

She is YOURS!!!!! OMG!!! It seems so surreal???? Congratulations.. She is so beautiful.. I love the bow in her hair!!!! keep posting pics

Carala said...

Absolutely the sweetest little girl! Isn't God sooo good?! :-) I love the song(it's on my blog) that goes like this "when God made you, He must have been thinking about me"...I'm sure you feel that in your heart today. :) Congrats guys! And safe travels home!

Carala

Anonymous said...

Congratualtions! She is gorgeous!!!!!!!!! I loved your post about attachment, and meeting her needs. Good for you for understanding this little angel has never been spoiled and NEEDS it. You sound like a very wise mother! Enjoy your time in Russia -

Victoria

Maggie and Randy said...

Congraulations!!! I am so incredibly happy for you all. That is the best news!!!!

Tracey and Chuck said...

Happy "Gotcha Day"! She is just beautiful and looks likes she fits perfectly in your arms!!! Congratultations and enjoy the rest of your time in Russia although I am sure you are all so anxious to get home to your boys! Safe Travels.

Troy and Rachel said...

YAY!!! ANd I love your letter on attachment to family and friends. Great idea!

Unknown said...

Congratulations!
Gotcha day pics are always my favorites!!!

Kim Abraham - Mom to the Fabulous Five! said...

Yes, you have hit the "Jack Pot" indeed!!! Great photos! How sweet is it that you can already put a bow in her awesome hair? Lexi couldn't wear a bow for nearly a year after she was home!

I am beside myself with joy for you and your family. And your post to family and friends about attachment needs was the best I have ever read.

Amy...who wanted 4. said...

Yeah!!!!! Congratulations!
Ya'll look sooooo happy!
Happy Gotcha Day to you!

Nicole said...

Wahoooo ...She is sprung!!!!!
Look at that bow in her hair! She looks so great ! Enjoy every second and make sure to get that camera! I am so glad to have those pics they are priceless!
Congrats,
Nicole

amy said...

YEAH!!! What a beautiful family :) CONGRATS!!!!!

Bonnie said...

I'm still crying from your last post! I can't stop looking at your pictures. Grace is so beautiful!! Congratulations to all of you! Have a safe, and final, trip home. Big hug to everyone!!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh!!!! What beautiful and amazing pictures of all of you! All six of us are sitting here looking at your blog and we can't believe that Nate and Aidan's little sister is finally in your arms. She's absolutely precious! We can't wait to meet her next week! Love to you all!!

Anna and Gary said...

Finally!!!! So how many times have you kissed & hugged her today?? Don't stop, she's loving it and loving all of your attention. She knows something special just happened to her. You are all very lucky to have found each other. Congratulations! :)