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About Me
- Liz and Ava
- I became a Mom on April 18,2007 when my daughter Ava was placed in my arms in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China. Life is wonderful!
"LILY OF THE VALLEY"-Flower for May, Ava's birth month
"LOTUS FLOWER"- Ava's Chinese name: Ya Han-means Lotus
"RED THREAD"
IRISH BLESSING
FOREVER FAMILY
AVA
Sweet Dreams
Great Wall
RICE TERRACES
The Ultimate Blog Party
AVA'S WISH LIST
The Dancing Dragon
Sam and the Lucky Money
The Story of Noodles
The Story of Chopsticks
Lanterns and Firecrackers-The Chinese New Year Story
D is for Dragon Dance
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats
Walter the Farting Dog
A Quilt of Wishes
The Best Single Mom in the World: How I Was Adopted.
Chinese New Year For Kids
I Don't Have Your Eyes
Families are Different
Mommy Far, Mommy Near
A Koala for Katie
All Families Are Special
Adoption is for Always
Over the Moon
Adopted and Loved Forever
The Red Blanket
Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew
What is Adoption?
Mama's Wish/Daughter's Wish
Ping Ping Panda
AVA'S RECEIVED BOOK LIST
It's Ok to be Different-RECEIVED
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes -RECEIVED
Beijing Weather
Hohhot Weather
LOVE
CHINA'S PROVINCES
INNER MONGOLIA
WHERE AVA IS
DAYS SINCE AVA'S LID
RED THREAD TO AVA
47 comments:
WOW YOU FINALLY HAVE YOUR DAUGHTER. I HAD TO CHECK BEFORE I WENT TO WORK.HOW WONDERFUL FOR YOU. "GOTCHA DAY". SHE IS BEAUTIFUL. I CANNOT IMAGINE HOW YOU MUST HAVE FELT WHEN THEY PLACED AVA IN YOUR ARMS.ONE JOURNEY HAS ENDED AND THE BEST ONE IN YOUR LIFE IS JUST BEGINNING.
BEST WISHES FOR YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER.
VANESSA
CONGRADS Liz and Ava !! Wonderful pics, she is so cute and I already see the bond between you and her.
On a funnier note, I can't believe all the stuff you brought with you-playpen,toys,etc.
Congrads mom, your journey has now taken on a new thread, Ann
Dear Liz: She is so beautiful,& looks so at home in your arms,our prayers are being answered,we love her so much. Can't wait to hold her in our arms also. Lots of love to both of you. Mom & Dad Nana& Papa
The first thing I did this morning was check your blog. I couldn't wait to see each picture upload. She is beautiful. I live all of her smiles and she looks like she is loving every minute of her new life with you. She is a lucky girl!
Tara
Congratulations Mommy! You two look as though you have been together forever. I also noticed that you are extremely organized. I never thought about bringing an extra floor blanket. Great idea!
Oh My Stars! How what an amazingly beautiful family! God Bless you all! I pray God will create such a strong Mother Daughter bond with you Liz and your new Daughter Ava and bless your socks off!
Congratulations!
Wow Liz what a beautiful girl. She looks so proud of her new stroller.
You look wonderful together. We all love her smile.
Love, Mary
Paulina: Hi Liz. Ava looks cute when she was in her playpen. I hope you come back soon so I can see Ava in person.
Matthew: Hi. Ava, Are you going to play in the playpen? Are you going to go to china again. I love you.
Nicole: Hi Liz. Ava looks happy when you are holding her.Can't wait to see you.
I feel so happy and emotional seeing Ava in your arms.She is so beautiful Liz and the two of you look like you belong together.Enjoy the rest of your trip and come home safely together.I am sure that your family and friends can't wait to meet your wonderful little girl!!
Cindy
CONGRATULATIONS, I CANT WAIT TO MEET AVA. SHE IS SO VERY CUTE. I'VE GOT TEARS IN MY EYES JUST LOOKING AT THE PICTURES AND CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH I GUESS IT'S THE SAME EMOTIONS AS WHEN THEY PUT MY BOYS IN MY ARMS FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Oh Liz! I am SOOOOO happy for you both.
What a dream come true :0)
Thanks for all the wonderful pictures!
Congratulations! Ava is beautiful and amazing!
Hip, Hip, Horray!!! FINALLY.....CONGRATS MOMMY!!! What beautiful pictures of your beautiful daughter. I love all the smiles already!! Hope your 1st night goes smoothly!! cant wait for another update!!
~~HUGS~~
At last, at last! What a doll. Thrilled to see that Ava, has already formed an attachment with you Liz.
Love Anita & kisses for Ava.
She is beautiful! Congrats MOM :) So good to see her smiles too. Thank you for posting so many pictures!! They are wonderful :)
Oh Liz, When I saw the photo of you crying with Ava in your arms, I burst into tears! I see from the comments that her Morris cousins (and yours!) are waiting to meet her. She has a great smile and looks so happy and at home with you already. Safe home,we can't wait to see her in person! Congrats! xoxo Theresa & Co.
Congrats! What a wonderful day and I am so happy to have your smiling little one in your arms today and forever.
Keep smilin!
Hi Liz,
Blair and I were both on the Blog at 0600 this am, but I had to wait to get to work to see the pics. They were on various screens a good part of the day. Congrats! You two look so natural together, and what a happy little sweetie. We're so very happy for both of you. Enjoy the rest of your trip, and we all look forward to seeing your new family soon.
Love, the Swan's
Hi Liz,
I started at 0700 this am and Blair and I were on the Blog at 0600.
Finally saw the pics at work. It was on the screen a good part of the day and was quite exciting for all. Congrats! Can't wait to meet Ava. Best wishes for the rest of your trip and see you soon.
Patti
Hi Liz
I am writing this note for the second time. We are not sure what happen to the last one. It was 930 am on Wed Apr 18th, we are at work. Thanks to Vanessa, we had a look at the pictures. Liz, she is so incredible. I am lost for words
I am so happy for you both. You will make a great mom. Shannon must look at your blog 10xs a day, she keeps me updated. Have fun.We can hardly wait to see her. Give her a big hug for us.
Love from all
Shannon said Liz she is sooooooooo cute. i can't wait until i baby sit her. she is going to be so happy because she has a wonderful mom
love shannon
HEY LIZ,
RITA,GAY,SHAWNA,KAREN B, JOANNE ALL
SAY HELLO. AVA IS BEAUTIFUL. WE
ENJOYED LOOKING AT THE PICTURES.
AVA LOOKS SO RELAXED AND HAPPY.
HOPE THE NIGHT IS GOOD TO YOU!
WE'LL KEEP IN TOUCH,
"THE PACU CREW"
Congratulations Liz and Ava - wish you the best. Ivale has gone to look for her knitting needles, I'm sure it won't take long.
Aunt Alanna -- what did you do to make Ava cry ---
We are looking forward to seeing Ava this summer at the cottage.
Mike and Ivale
Congrats Liz! I had to check out your blog before work this am. Ava is absolutely gorgeous! Your tears of joy are contagious. What a moment! Thank you for sharing your special pictures of your forever family. Can't wait to see more.
Jo
P.S. Chuck is totally amazed with your blog.
Congratulations! What adorable pictures! You must be just floating right now.
Liz,
I am sooo happy for you. Ava is beautiful...aren't all IM babies? I love her cute baby smile! She has the same eye brows as Eliza! Congrats!!!
Tiffany and Eliza!!!
Congratulations! Ava is beautiful, and it looks like she loves her stroller! What a wonderful day for you and Ava, as you begin the rest of your lives together as mother and daughter!
Sue
Lisa H. says.........
CONGRATULATIONS Liz!!!!!! And a big hello to our new neighbour to be, AVA.....We are thrilled for both of you........
from, Lisa,Jeff and Natalie
Oh Liz I am so happy for both of you! She is just beautiful. She looks happy in her crib. I hope you enjoy the rest of the trip.
I love the sheets on the bed. What a good idea to bring a piece of home.
Hi Liz and Ava! What a wonderful little girl! I, too had tears in my eyes as I looked at the pictures. I'm so happy for you. You will make a wonderful mother.
Anne-Marie
Congratulations Liz!
Ava is so beautiful and look at that big smile.
Best wishes to you, your daughter and family
Karen, Pete, Sarah and Katrina S.
Oh Liz, she looks right at home in your arms!!!!
Yay!!!!
I'm also lovin' the red bow and her lovely smile!
What a beautiful smile!!!
Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos with us...MOMMY!!!
Hi Cousin Liz, so when do we get to see our new cousin? She is sooo cute. Her eyes look really cute when she smiles. Mom said she is our third cousin, like Tegan. Cool. Campbell wants to know how tall she is. Would she be taller than his belly button? I liked the pictures of you and Aunt Alanna at the Great wall of China. Love Jasmine, Campbell & Kristy-Leigh. PS we have 5 more squares for her quilt!
Oh Liz! Ava is adorable! Check out that beautiful smile!!!
Congratulations mommy!!
So beautiful and Ava looks so happy! Enjoy every day! Amy from Canada
Glad to see Ava in her Mommy's arms! And what a smile...it just melts my heart. Enjoy these first days as a family. Thanks for posting - I know you must be overwhelmed with emotion and busy beyond belief...and I bet it feels great!
Give Ava a kiss from the Thorogood family....and if you happen to see our little Hong Xian (Evan), give him a kiss from us as well!
All the best,
Dana Thorogood.
Ava is so beautiful - love that smile. Congratulations, Liz and Ava, on becoming a family!!
So excited for you!! She looks so happy in her sweet new clothes, playing with her toys. Love her smile!!
Congratulations -- does it feel real yet???
Cari
Liz,
I am just in tears. Your pictures are wonderful. When I saw the one of you all teared up, it did me in. You two look beautiful together!
Gotcha Day! Congratulations! She is beautiful, so precious and it looks like you are both smitten! Enjoy every moment of your journey! Looking forward to seeing more posts of your trip each day.
On an aside, you are very organized and look like a pro already. Ava looks like she is having a marvelous time!
She is beautiful with a smile that melts the heart!
Congrats!!!!Ava is beautiful!!!!!!!
Dear Liz and Ava,
We are so happy that you have finally found each other. Thank you for posting such beautiful photos of a little girl and her new mommy. We wish you a wonderful journey, and blessings always!
Angela and Maya
Dear Liz: Congratulations. I am so happy for you. It brought tears to my eyes. She is beautiful, she has the biggest smile, it makes her face glow. You and her were meant to be, so happy and content.
Have a great trip. Cheerios rock!!!
Betty anne
Hi Liz
Congratulations! She is beautiful.
We are here at work looking at all the wonderful pictures. We look forward to seeing her in person.
Roberta, Sandi, Angela, Karen and Laurie.
Congrats Liz! She is sooo cute. Janet and I saw the blog pictures this afternoon. We are both very happy for you and Ava. Say hello to Alanna and Sherri for us. Can't wait to see you both - safe trip home..
Love Cathy, Janet & Girls
Congratulations to you and your daughter and your new family. Life will never be the same and I can't wait to hear all the Ava stories that I am sure Mary will pass on. I also can't wait until I get the opportunity to see you and meet her. Sabrina is also looking forward to meeting her. Have a safe and uneventful journey home.
Anne DeSousa and Family.
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