August 25, 2006 - A Day Mama & Baba Will Never Forget!

One year ago today, my Mama and Baba got the call from Miss Julia (the adoption coordinator) letting them know that I was going to be their baby. And then later that night, they even had pictures of me! They showed me those pictures today, and I recognized myself! I have really changed since this time last year. They were all excited about coming to China and meeting me, but I was still in China not really knowing that I had parents coming to get me soon. I was only just turning 7 months old then (I'm a big girl 0f 19 months old now).

Mama and Baba have been a little bit emotional today, hugging me and telling me how happy they are that I am here with my forever family now! And I have loved every minute of it! We went and had Asian food at one of my favorite restaurants (did they tell you how much I love Thai coconut soup with super hot chili oil in it - I'm a true to form Chongqing spicy girl), and then we went to see Shrek 3, and then we did some shopping.

Anyhow, here I am with Baba holding those pictures of me that they first saw on August 25th last year. Happy Referral Anniversary Mama & Baba!!!! Wo a ni!

Mei-Ling Enjoys Big Brother Xavier's Visit

We were very lucky this weekend to have my big brother Xavier to come and visit. We had a great weekend, which included my first trip to the movie theatre (and I didn't make a peep the entire time except when people were laughing), my first trip to Chuck E. Cheese, and just some really good times with Xavier.

Here is a nice shot of us in downtown Madison, Georgia, after eating lunch on our trip to take Xavier back home.

How we both ended up posing with that very same facial expression, Mama and Baba will never know! But isn't it CUTE???


I was, of course, overwhelmed by the sights and sounds at Chuck E. Cheese! I especially enjoyed this particular ride.

Oh, wow. This thing moves!!!! Hold on, Chuck E. - we are going for a ride! It's a good thing I'm strapped in.

Mama is never too far away at any given time!


After a very busy weekend, I took some time to relax and enjoy some dinner. And some animal crackers.

This is how happy animal crackers make me. In fact, if you see me in person, ask me to do the "cookie dance." It's quite a show!

Ahhhhh. Life is good. I had a nice weekend with my Mama, Baba, and big brother. And then I end up getting some yogurt and animal crackers to wrap up the day on Sunday. It doesn't get any better than this!