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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

What a difference a day makes!!

We think Sara had a very nice Birthday today! I'm sure she would have rather been at home with friends and family, but we were with new friends. Well, not new to Sara. We went to the zoo with Kevin, Bau's son, who she was with at the orphanage and of course Bau and his friend Chris. Sara was not interested in the animals very much, but we think she had a good time. She ate some interesting soup with beef and noodles. She loved it! That girl can eat! After the zoo Sara took a much needed long nap! She would not let Sue lay her down, every time she tried she would wake up crying, so Sue sat there for 2 1/2 hrs holding Sara. She was very playful this evening! We met Bau and company at their hotel and went for dinner. Again, she ate up a storm. She liked Mommy's watermelon juice and Bau's coconut milk, which really did the trick for a constipation problem she had. She also ate Daddy's noodles and some of Mommy's vegetables. After dinner the kids played a little and we went home. She let Gary hold her from the Hotel all the way home! That is huge! After we came home she was so giggly and playful, we thought she would never go to bed. Especially after we gave her a little chocolate cake we bought for her Birthday. We are both beat!

14 comments:

Heather Field said...

I find JOY in every picture! I am so so so so happy for you guys that the THREE of you are finally together! Looks like Sara got the best possible birthday gift ever - her forever family! Many blessings to you as you begin your lives together!

Anonymous said...

She is looking more "Sue Macklis Girly Girl" every day!!! What sweet pictures. Sounds like everything is falling into place, just wish you could get back to the US sooner.
Love you guys,
Rob, Suzanne, William, Caroline, Gabe

helene/howard said...

Happy Birthday/Happy Birthday to Sara and Sue.Glad you were able to celebrate together.
Sara looks like sheis walking by herself--Is that true ??

Love helene/howard

Anonymous said...

Sue & Gary,
Congratulations!!!!! Sara is so beautiful & you all make a lovely family! Have a safe trip back to the US.

~Jill Abbruzzese

Michele said...

The photo of my Gary and Sara crashed out on the bed together is too precious for words. Get used to it, little bro!! I am happy beyond words that you are all together to celebrate your birthdays. Come home soon!

Love, Michele/Amanda

Anonymous said...

The pictures are great! Keep them coming. I look forward to getting on your blog to check things out:-)
We can not wait to meet her and see you as a family!
So happy you could be there to celebrate Birthday 1.
Love,
Michelle and David O.

Anonymous said...

Best to the new addition to your family and becoming parents, a long journey that I am sure now seems so very worth the while and as it should be. Happy 1st b-day to your daughter!

Best & Warm Wishes,

Gail, Andy and Claire Eline

Anonymous said...

awwww it looks like you guys really had a fun day!
i hope sara had a great birthday
and that you are all having so much fun!
love you all,
alexandra

stollmyheart said...

awwww...so cute! I love seeing you holding your Sara! What a Happy Birthday indeed!

Anonymous said...

Sue, viewing your pictures now that Sara is in your arms, All I see is the love of a mother to a daughter so long awaited by us all. Just breath taking. Can't wait to see her running thru our cosmetic dept. Gloria

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Sara and Sue!
How great it is to see these pictures and to see how happy you all are together.

Kelly K

Anonymous said...

What a great birthday!! She sounds like she eats and sleeps like Alexandra did. Keep having fun!! Leslie, Alan, Alexandra, & Samantha.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Sue! We love you and look so forward to the regular updates!!! Cannot wait to have you all back here.

Enjoy yourselves!

Jackie, Shaina, and Robbie

Kmahl said...

Hey guys - these photos and updates are awesome. We're so happy for you. Welcome to parenthood. What a blessing every child is. So very happy for you all. Sara is gorgeous! Love the napping photo. Your sleep deprivation has only just begun Gary! Enjoy EVERY moment!