All four families and our social worker, Pat, headed to the Thai government building where they host these interviews with all international adopting families. Jason and I were nervous, more I think because we didn't know what to expect. We were the first to go and it went very smoothly. We had an answer to every question and they seemed awfully grateful for us adopting Maya into our, what they called, "complete" family. They were very sweet. Maya was perfect, waving on que as we said goodbye and thank you. It was very cute. We had to wait for all the other families to interview and then for some paperwork to be completed. It was a long wait. All the babies were getting fussy. By the time we were able to head back to the hotel, three of the four children were sound asleep. It was a quiet ride back to the Amari.
The rest of the day was spent relaxing, napping, shopping and just continuing to get to know our daughter. It's so exciting to discover her. Her little features, her babbling, her attitude! :), her sweet personality. We are loving her and loving getting to know her.
Tomorrow will be a free day for us. It is the King's 80th birthday here in Thailand and a national holiday. All will be shut down in the city for the big celebration. We will go to the US Embassy Thursday morning and apply for Maya's visa. Hopefully we will be done with our adoption process here in Thailand on Thursday. But that remains to be seen.
Here are a few pictures from the day. Enjoy...And we'll "see" everyone tomorrow.
All dolled up for the board meeting
We're a family now in the eyes of the Thai government(besides a little more paperwork)
Our future movie star
Waiting...
Exploring the fountain
That smile!
7 comments:
Good ole southern girl. Yep, ain't nothing like a grosgrain ribbon bow and smocked dress. I love it. Congratulations!
Tracy (from Holt)
I can see her coming right out of her shell and really opening up to you! I am so glad she slept well last night and that the day with the meetings is over. Can't wait to hear about the last few days and finally know you are headed home!!! Congratulations to you both!!!
Jess and Mark
i love love your story! Congrats and God bless you
beautiful family!
she is beautiful!
Maya looks so comfortable and happy. That bow and smocked dress is adorable. I love it! Enjoy your day today seeing the city and learning more about your new daugter. Our email is kathyandscott3@sbcglobal.net. Just let us know about Friday. I'm praying!!
Kathy
glad to hear great things...We really look forward to meeting her in person!
SB and I are praying for you guys...
have a safe trip back!
Brandon and Sarah Beth
What a picture of the gospel. I'm happy for the five of you and praise God for the testimony the adoption has been, and I'm sure will be for the rest of your lives. She's absolutely beautiful. What a great story to see her adopted...and from a country known for ill treatment of girls just like her.
Terry
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