Tuesday, April 2, 2013

A Lazy Day


Today was kind of a lazy day for us.  Our guide took the other couple to meet their son's foster parents so we had a free day.  It was too messy to go to the park, so we spent the majority of the day just playing inside.  Since there's not much to tell about that, I decide to let this be an all about Hannah post. :)

This youngin is a mess!!  She is finally showing us a little of her personality (laughing, playing, talking, just being silly), but she will only do it for Stephen and I one at the time.  If we are both in the room, she just sits there (literally).  If one walks out, she starts laughing, playing and trying to talk, but the minute the other walks back in, it's back to the stare.

She can't stand.  The muscles in her legs are really weak.  She will not hardly try and put pressure on them (yet :))  She IS mobile though.  She has her own little scoot she does to get around.

SHE SAID MAMA TODAY!!!!  Even though she was pointing to a pic of me in the little album we brought, I'll take it. :)  We sent her a picture album to her orphanage, and it is obvious they have been showing it to her and telling her who we were.  Thank You Lord yet again!

She gave me a kiss on the cheek (smack and all :)  It made my day.

We were able to Skype MK and Deacon again today.  Another great moment in this Mama's life....her babies "meeting" for the first time.

And now for the best part........the pictures!


Hannah's first bath with Mama and Daddy.....











 doing the "scoot"
        
                                     


trying to put on Mama's slippers


Cuteness!

1 Samuel 1:27
"For this child I prayed and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him"


LOVE Y'ALL!!



12 comments:

  1. Aww--I know how proud it made you feel to hear her say Mama. She looks so happy and content in the pics. She has a beautiful smile! We love all of you!!

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  2. Makes my heart melt.... She said mama and gave kisses:) love the pics and mammies pants are super cute! I am overjoyed at how quickly she is opening up to y'all... Just goes to show how prayers are being answered! At least Stephen got to catch up on his baseball today:) love y'all and hope you have a good night and sunny skies tomorrow!

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  3. Love your blog Julie! God is at work..how special you heard her say Mama & her kisses..what precious memories!! Hannah is beautiful! Hopefully you will have a sunny day to play outside soon! Will be keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers! Love yall!

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  4. She is just a little bundle of CUTENESS Julie! Words alone cannot express how excited I am that she is becoming so comfortable with ya'll so quickly! There's no doubt that God was "Already There"! Hope the weather gets better! Sending lots of love and prayers!

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  5. LOL!! Girl! I can hear your voice as I read this post! She is SO CUTE! I can't wait to meet her! I just know your heart melted after hearing her say Mama! So sweet! Hope yall have a great day tomorrow! We love following y'all on this Journey!

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  6. Julie she is absolutely gorgeous!! We cannot wait to meet Hannah Grace McDuffie!! I just smile when I read your post. You are so colorful and I agree with Keisha....I can hear you saying these things as I read. We are so very happy for you two! We look forward to seeing what you post tomorrow! By the way....LOVE the hairbow!!

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  7. She is beautiful. It has been such a blessing for me to be able to follow your journey. :)

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  8. Jonathan and I have loved reading your daily updates!! Hannah is so so beautiful! Love all the precious pictures, and y'all are in our prayers!!:)

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  9. Julie this is awesome - thank you for sharing it with us! I have been checking daily for updates ~ even though this is my first post every time I read an update it makes my HEART SMILE!!!! She is beautiful awake and asleep! HUGS to you! GOD is GOOD ~ ALL THE TIME!

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  10. Julie-she is just adorable! I am so proud that she is doing so well. That is amazing!:) I can't wait to meet her in person. You definitely have her styling with the hairbow and clothes!:) Mayghan and I check everyday to read all your updates. Mary Kathryn updated us yesterday when they went to dance. She is going to be a great big sister to Hannah. Ya'll are in our prayers as you continue your journey. Love ya, girl!

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  11. Julie - what a precious baby girl - love all the pics, but the last one takes the gold!!! because we gaze upon HIS BEAUTY and behold HIS GLORY!!! HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD!!! So thankful for all God is doing - HIS PLAN IS PERFECT!! We hope to meet Miss Hannah soon. You continue to be in our prayers!

    "Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams] — To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it).
    Ephesians 3:20-21 (Amplified)

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  12. She is soooo precious!! Congrats!! I'm catching up on your blog posts from China. She is just too precious for words!! :)

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