September 18, 2008

Fovever Family Day

Two years (and a day) ago, we held Ava in our arms. We are so thankful that our lives lined up perfectly so we could all be together. She has added so much to our lives, and we hope we've added to hers.

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!


4 comments:

tarita said...

She has grown into this precious little girl! Hope she enjoys ballet:)

usafinks said...

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!!!

Lisa said...

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!

Anonymous said...

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