We arrived in Guangzhou just in time to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival on Sunday. For the Autumn Moon Festival, people gather together with their families to celebrate (sort of like we do for Thanksgiving). Lanterns are hung everywhere and Moon Cakes are given and eaten. Karis (we've been calling her by her nickname "Xiao Xiao" since that's what she responds best to) enjoyed munching on Moon Cake (see picture). Here's also a picture of Kari w/ her lantern.
Kari's really come a long way in a week. She's now eating really well and sleeping on a more regular schedule (rather than sleeping all day b/c she was so depressed). This morning was a major break through. When I went to pick her up out of her crib, she actually smiled at me! Hooray!!! She's also been babbling, giving kisses, and playing with toys. We're starting to see her true personality come out - she's very sweet, and more on the quiet observant side. But we do know she has it in her for a good fit too - yes, she had one of those over the TV remote being taken away :). Though the wait here in Guangzhou is really a wait for her Visa to enter the US, we're thankful for the time we have to focus on Kari (though we do miss Micaiah, Mimi, and Lydia like crazy!) Only one more week now till we can all be a family together again.
Is that a SMILE?
2 comments:
yay! a smile from xiao xiao, kari! God is good.
Thank you for sharing such wonderful journey with all of us. We not only get to see Kari's transition, but also see a part of Chinese Culture. Seems like you took us along with you. :) It shows on Kari's face that she is happy. She is adapting very well with her new Mom and Dad. I look forward to checking back this page often.
Stacey
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