Friday, May 21, 2010

Happy Anniversary!

It was one year ago today, at 3:30 pm, that we received the call we had been waiting on. I was a bundle of nerves that day and cannot express the relief I felt when the phone finally rang. It was a happy day that I'll never forget. Seeing Bella's face for the first time was one of the happiest moments of my life.

She continues to be a joy and blessing to us. This little girl, who is active, silly and spicy, continues to amaze us everyday. She is so loved and it's hard to imagine our lives without her.

First photo we received...
A few recent pics....

Happy anniversary to our travel group friends! What a special day for us all.

5 comments:

Tami and Bobby Sisemore Family said...

Happy Anniversary!

Blessings,
Tami
PRAYING JEREMIAH HOME QUICKLY
www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com

Wendy said...

Yes Happy Anniversary, what an amazing day that was!!! Bella looks so adorable, great pictures!!

Love,

Wendy

Hunan Mommy said...

Aw! Bella is adorable! She looks like she is absolutely thriving! I think about their lives as friends in Chenzhou often and am so thankful they had one another as good friends, if even at such a tender young age.

Cara
(Chenzhou Mommy)

The MacDonald's said...

Happy Anniversary Miss Merrin! You are so beautiful and can not believe how you have changed in the last year! You keep your mommy and daddy very busy, OK!!! We miss you alot and hope to see you soon.
Elizabeth, Patrick & Jennifer

The MacDonald's said...

Oops The MacDonald's accidentally sent Merrin's message to Bella, sorry!! Good thing we caught it before we sent Bella's to Merrin, yikes! Happy Anniversary to the Smith's, can't wait to see you guys!
The MacDonald's