Thursday, July 06, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
Mia Michele Li Harrell
We are so blessed, we now have a daughter!!
Her name is Li Tong Qian
Date of Birth: October 7, 2005 (8 months)
She weighed (at 6 mos.) 15.25lbs and is 26" long
She is in foster care in Qianjiang, Chongqing
I was shaking when I took the call and our agencies director called himself! He said, "Hi I have good news" I forgot to ask about her weight and height. They are Fed-Exing her picture, medical information, etc. tomorrow. I will post her picture once we get off cloud 9.
The wait is over and I can't wait to get our Mia in August. I am now going to get some info on her hometown. I understand that the meaning of Chongqing means 'constant celebrations' and if you know the Harrell's, there are always celebrations going on in our house!!
Thank you for the calls and the emails, I can't wait for you to meet our little girl.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
That's What I'm Talking About!!!
Here is what we wanted to see. We should get the call soon. We just needed to know exactly when the CCAA was releasing the information to the individual agencies. Our next post will be information about our daughter. (doesn't that sounds good)? . . . . . .
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
The contractions have started. . .
Our agency just called to advise us that we are getting "the call" with the next week or so. We are tentatively traveling early to mid August. They have given us our instructions so they can get our visas and our consulate appointments once we receive our notice. Once we formally accept our little Mia, they notify the proper authorities in China and the travel dates will be confirmed. The next call is the big one! They will tell us about her age, weight, health, height and which province of China she is from. I can't wait to find out all the little details. I called Mike after I received the first call (he was fishing with my dad) and I told him my water broke. He said "what happened to your water?".
I cannot believe that the time has arrived and Mike and I will be parents soon. Being a mom has always been a dream of mine and I can't wait. I can only imagine the feelings I will have when she is finally placed in our arms or when she says mommy and daddy for the first time.
I cannot believe that the time has arrived and Mike and I will be parents soon. Being a mom has always been a dream of mine and I can't wait. I can only imagine the feelings I will have when she is finally placed in our arms or when she says mommy and daddy for the first time.
Monday, June 19, 2006
ITS SHOWTIME ! ! !
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Last vacation as a family of 2 (hopefully)
OK Mike is now officially retired, he bought his first set of golf clubs.....
Because it was raining, we decided to go shopping. Mike had promised my dad that if he and my mom moved closer to us, that he would take up golf so he could join my dad. We went to a golf store that was having a closeout. 
Of course the guys that went shopping with us sealed the deal. We went back to the dock once the rain stopped and the guys started hitting balls into the water. What a site that was !!!!
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Happy Memorial Day !
We had Mike's goddaughter Makenzie come for a visit. We had a wonderful time and she did not want to leave. We hope her and Molly can come up again anytime for another visit soon. We were able to spend some time at the beach and just hanging around. We barb-qued at our house one night and she helped my dad at the grill. She also tried to strike her uncle Mike out. . . They love our town and the drive is not that far so we hope they come up often.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Patiently Waiting !
The CCAA just updated their website and AGAIN we have to wait. It took them 1 month to complete 1 weeks worth of paperwork. That goes to show you how many people and paperwork goes through their hands. We are next in the matching room. We hope to have some exciting new soon. To all of you who have been following our blog, Hang In There, she'll be here soon. Our agency has a projected July travel date. In the menatime, I will just keep humming along. I will post pictures of Mia's room once it is in order. I hung her curtains and made up the crib. We have boxes of clothes on the floor that I can't unpack and organize until I know her age.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Grandpa and Kenedy
Kenedy is a fish. I wish Deanna and family lived in Florida. I reallly enjoy spending time with her. Torey is too young, but if he turns out to be anything like Kenedy, having them around will be great. Mia will enjoy visits from her cousins for sure. She loved the pool. She didn't want to even come out for lunch. . . .
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Mike is getting ready
The family went to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Mike was practicing with the stroller. Kenedy was finally at an age to enjoy some adult rides.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Ms. Sun Bather. . .
Kenedy and I were able to spend the day alone at the beach. It was fun. She collected some shells and splashed around.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Mother's Day Dessert. . . .
Kenedy and I made a special dessert for Mother's Day. We spent the day at our house. It was great spending Mother's Day with my mom and my sister. Deanna got me a nice card and a beautiful bracelet and Kenedy and Torey gave me a beautiful card. We relaxed by the pool and grilled dinner. It was truly an enjoyable day. . . . .
TTTAAAAADDDDDAAAAA!!!!
This is the final product! It is a chocolate pudding pie with chocolate chips cookies on the rim. We added Cool Whip and strawberries just before serving. Kenedy is such a great helper.
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