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.
32 comments:
WOW... SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for sharing your pictures and your journey. It really helps with he wait to share in the excitement of the newly formed families.
Beth
www.mokbeth.blogspot.com
PS. My mom grew up in Greenville, SC.
PPS. Your baby is the cutest of the bunch. : )
What a gorgeous daughter you have! Congratulations. I hope you travel soon.
Hugs,
Jonni
:)
DOUBLE WOW....She is Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing and we wish you a speedy travel to come.
Sherri
Wow - she is stunningly beautiful! Congratulations!
Tracy
LID 11/22/05 - next!
She is gorgeous! I just can't get over how adorable. Congratulations!
Heidi
She is just beautiful! Congratulations...and GO TIGERS!
She is so beautiful! Congrats to both of you!
She's such a pretty little baby! A huge congratulations to you and your family, hoping for a quick TA!
Susan
LID 2/13/06
I am soooooo glad to come across your blog!!! We are Tigers too and are in Simpsonville and are LID 3/27/06. Your little girl is just precious!!! Please visit our blog and drop me an email if you can- my email is suzanne_schlotterback@hotmail.com.... I am just so excited to meet some more tigers who are also adopting from China! Hugs to you!
PS- My granddaddy used to call me Doodlebug all the time. That name brings back so many good memories!!
I can't wait to kiss her and do her nails!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cutie!!My 3 1/2 year old is from Fuling also. Besure to check out fulingkids.org web page..great page. Email me any questions about our trip. dcirce@sbclobal.net
She is just darling!!! Congratulations!
Congrats from another RQ reader!!!
We also live in SC--close to the Charlotte NC border!!
We are LID 9-8-07 so we have a long wait but you give us hope!!!
Natalie
thewardos@bellsouth.net
oops...I meant LID 9-8-06!!!!
Natalie
Precious little girl! We are also RQ readers who are from the upstate SC area (Fountain Inn). Small world. My husband is also a Clemson grad! We have an LID of 3-1-06. It is so wonderful to see you receive your referral. I can't wait to follow your journey to China. Best wishes with all the excitement in the months to come.
Cindy and Scott
I forgot to include our email address in case you ever want to talk more.
cindymarlar@yahoo.com
Take care,
Cindy
What a pretty girl!
She is GORGEOUS!
Wishing you all the best!
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter!. We are also from upstate S.C. We are LID 12-28-05.
Go tigers!
Todd and Anna Marie
ctpampx2@aol.com
Congratulations!! Found you on RQ. We are so excited that the baby pictures are here! She's beautiful!
Alyson
LID 01/27/06
Your daughter is beautiful ... but in the one picture she seems to be playing with our daughter's teddy bear. ... We also got our referral this week. Her name is Fu Bao Jie, born 6-25-06. She's at the Fuling SWI.
Congratulations from fellow RQ readers Lynn and Owen in New Jersey.
Lynnownie@verizon.net
Congratulations!!! Your daughter is absolutely adorable!!!!
We met you both at the Bethany office in Greenville, we just got home with our daughter in April. I know the wait has been exhausting but once you get your hands on that little girl it all fades away and it is as if she has been with you the whole time. We are also Clemson fans so maybe we will see you at a game this year!
Glen and Amy Cumbus
Greenville SC
She is really pretty! Congrats..Love your story!
My gosh she is simply gorgeous, and SO young!!
Wow, she's gorgeous!! I noticed your Clemson shirt right away..we're from Greenville.
Congratulations!!
Lynn
arnett9.blogspot.com
Congratulations. Your little baby bug is absolutely precious. You two must be beaming! Best of Luck to the new family! (saw your blog on RQ)
Lili
LID 05/15/2006
Oh my goodness, she could not be any more beautiful!
Congratulations!
She is beautiful- Congratulations!!
HI Kelly, Congratulations!!!! Your daughter is absolutely beautiful! I use to be a real active on RQ but since our 2nd daughter has come home from China we have been real busy and I don't seem to have the time anymore to get on the computer. But, I remembered that your LID was in Nov. and I just had to see your beautiful daughter. You have truely been blessed and I am sure that you are on cloud nine. I know that this is the longest part of the whole wait. Knowing who she is, and still having to wait is just about unbearable. I am praying that your TA will come quickly and that you will have an amazing life changing adventure to China, real soon. God Bless you and you two will be in our prayers. www.journeytokenzie.blogspot.com
Congratulations on your little Baby Bug! Such a pretty face! We found your website on RQ. We live in Anderson and are LID 12/31/06 for our first. We hope you have a safe trip.
www.ourjourneytograce.blogspot.com
Barb and Mike
Congratulations on your referral. When you are ready to obtain her "finding ad", please come visit us. The ads contain great photos (pre-dating referral photos), and great information to know before you travel.
www.research-china.org
Have a safe trip!
Brian
Congratulations, she's beautiful!
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