We hope that Ava's birth family has a deep belief that their little girl is safe, happy, and loved beyond belief. We are thankful for the nannies at the Chongqing Children's Home, who cared for Li Juan for the first 10 months of her life. We are thankful to the Chinese government for letting us adopt this beautiful girl. And to Bethany, for all they did to help us through the process. Here's Ava on September 17, 2006, in a photo we just received from Gracie's mom. And today, as Ava gets ready for her first ballet class, life is good!


Scott and Anne journeyed to China in September, 2006 to adopt their daughter, Ava. Relive their experiences through their 
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She has grown into this precious little girl! Hope she enjoys ballet:)
good gracious... you two have your hands full with a bucket full of pink sunshine.
a-dora-ble!!
Ava: we love you little sister!
Happy Anniversay!!!
Love ya Ava!!!! Gracie thinks it's pretty cool that Ava is going "dancing"! :)
Just love the picture of Ava and Gracie... why did it take me 2 years to realize I had that? :)
Love to you all!
It's hard to believe that it is two full years since you were in China meeting each other. Wonderful beyond words! It's been two full years filled with love and so many adventures together.
Anne and Scott, you are such wonderful parents and have blessed Ava in so many many ways.
And dear Ava, you have blessed your Mommy and Daddy, and all of us, in so many many ways.
We all have so much to be grateful for.
And we love you so much, from Grandma Mary and Grandpa Jim xoxoxo
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