Friday, August 3, 2007

Introducing our little Baby Bug!





Tommy and I would like to introduce you to our daughter, Kaitlyn Jorja (BabyBug).
She is sooooo adorable. I love the hand on the hip thing (just like her momma). She is dressed in Tommy's favorite color and I think she has his cheeks. We think she is absolutely beautiful. Our excitement is overwhelming. Here is what we know:

Name: Fu Le Yue
DOB: 01/12/07
In orphanage: 01/14/07
Orphanage: Fuling SWI, Chongqing Province
As of May: Height: 25", Weight 12.87 lbs

From what I could decipher on her developmental report: She is a deep sleeper, holds her head up while laying on her stomach, she can roll from supine to prone position by herself, grabs toys that are near her hand, visually follows moving toys, looks for dropped toys, laughs, active, fond of listening to music, has a ready smile (just like her daddy), likes to play with toys.

We got the call yesterday at about 1:30pm and I could not find Tommy. I keep hitting redial on the phone and can't figure out why he wouldn't pick up. Then I finally remembered he was getting a massage. So I go to where he is at, beat on the massage therapist's door so she will let me in. At first they were very worried that something was wrong. I calmly walked over to him and I tell him the news by saying "your daughter was born on January 12th". He gives me this completely blank look that was priceless....waits a few seconds then yells out "You Got The Call". Yes dear, I got the call. Then he cried. So funny and cute - he can't jump up and down like I did because he doesn't have any clothes on. I was completely worthless at work so I went and got a mani/pedi and chilled out for a couple of hours.

And, as you can tell by our picture - we are Clemson fans and she will be wearing a lot of ORANGE. Can't wait to get her home and take her to the games.

Thursday, August 2, 2007

The stork has landed!!!

Well the day we have been waiting for (for 2 years now) has finally arrived. We received the call at about 1:30pm today with the information about our daughter. It is very little information at this time, should have more tomorrow and pictures!!!!

She was born on January 12, 2007. Her name is Fu Le Yue(Lee You Foo). She is in the Chongqing province in China. We will probably travel mid-September to get her. We will be changing her name when the adoption is final to Kaitlyn Jorja Leyue Kelly.

That is all I have for now. I will get more posted (hopefully) tomorrow.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us through this journey. Your caring and friendship means the world to Tommy and I.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Referrals may be on the way

Well I am now on pins and needles and not getting anything accomplished at work. Little rumors have it that referrals are on their way. Hopefully I will hear something by end of this week. I really don't want to have to wait another weekend.