Red Couch Pics

It's tradition that every Chinese adoptive family has to get a "red couch" picture at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou. I think Paul did an awesome job picking out Karis' Chinese outfit...even a bow! The last pic is of Karis and her Chinese sister, Maddie, who shared their first 9 months together at the Laibin City Orphanage.

Karis Cuteness!!

Here are the latest and greatest of Karis!! Today was their big embassy appointment and it sounds like it went well...she will be coming home soon! Each morning we get on the computer and all sit on the couch and get so excited for the pics of the Paul's day. As soon as we sit down Elli excitedly says, "Karis Paul Papa on puter!" I cannot wait to see them each morning in person:)

In Guangzhou

They arrived in Guangzhou, the last stop before home. They will be working with the embassy to finalize paperwork to bring her into the US. Paul said they are staying on a beautiful island and the hotel is amazing. Karis has a pretty nasty cold as some of the other babies do, too. But Paul said Karis' personality reminds him of Elli's. She constantly laughs and smiles and is a little comedian. By looking at the pictures, she's pretty attached to her grandpa.

Meanwhile in Texas....

Elli is having a blast with Grandma!! Sprinklers and making "chocolate cake" were highlights today.

Visiting Karis' Orphanage

Paul, his dad and Karis with Maddie's family (her playmate in the orphanage) had the opportunity to visit the girls' orphanage (3 hours away from where they are staying). What I have heard is that the nannies really loved them and the movies Paul sent of Karis and her nanny...she won't take her eyes off of her nanny. What a blessing that Karis has been in such a loving environment. The last pic is of the rail station where Karis was left on one of the chairs the day she was born. What a redeeming pic...Karis with Daddy and Grandpa at that rail station!

Favorite First Pic

This is the first pic when Karis was handed over to Paul and Paul's face is priceless...you are so loved, Karis

Pictures of Sweet Karis

Paul sent some pics of Karis...I cannot get them downloaded bigger. Paul said she is such a sweetie. She slept all night the first night and they had to wake her up at 7:30 to sign paperwork. Paul said she is so content...what an answer to prayer