She is officially part of our Family!

Sorry but this post is going to be short but sweet as we are very tired and ready for bed.

Today we officially adopted Lydia. Everything went smoothly, she was happy with no tears and everyone commented on how smart and beautiful she is. We saw her aunties from the orphanage again today and as they saw Lydia they waved and one put out their hands to her...she gave them the cold shoulder and nestled into Baba's arms which you could tell made the aunties very happy that she was attached to us.

We took pictures with them and they were around while we signed papers snapping pictures for themselves to keep. When it was time to say goodbye, I got teary eyed because I knew how much they loved and cared for Lydia and that saying goodbye to all the babies they care for is bittersweet.

After that we went to Wacko Mart to get the sweet yogurt and milk drinks that Lydia is used to and more diapers of course. We found her a little light up musical game that she has loved playing with this afternoon. She pushes a button and waits for Mama to start dancing, if I don't start nodding my head right away she gets the dance going...so she is interacting with me more and more...it's amazing to think we have really only had her 24 hours and she is gotten in such a great routine.

We have had lots of meals...lots of rice, noodles and dim sum....right now I just want sum guacamole, salsa and chips. She goes to town eating bananas, taking big bites...she starting wiggling in her seat as we were peeling it she got so excited. Also she is a BIG fan of watermelon.

We have had two poops and two baths and she is settled in for the night in her crib. Rob rocks her for a bit and then laid her in the crib while still awake. She tried her best to get him to play with her by dropping toys over the side, but soon she settled down and went to sleep.

Tomorrow we go to an "academy" that is outside for sightseeing and then to a bigger store in search of a stroller.

Heading to bed and looking forward to another night of good sleep.

Love to all!