lifelove&Piper: We finally have her!

Monday, February 25, 2008

We finally have her!

We've waited so long, and she's finally arrived! We're proud to announce the newest addition to our family, Piper Grace Downing. Her given Chinese name is Xi Weili (Xi stands for Wuxi, Weili means beautiful). We received our referral on 2-4-08. We hope to travel mid-March. She is everything we'd hoped for. She's active, extroverted, talks in a loud voice, and loves to eat. Now you know she's going to fit right into this family! No wallflowers around here!

8 comments:

Connie J said...: Congratulations on your upcoming journey to Piper! We sooo look forward to following you every step of the way :); February 25, 2008 at 5:54 PM
aierdale61 said...: Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! So exciting. Can't wait to meet Piper!! We will keep you in our prayers as you work out the final details and as Piper makes the transition from China to Oklahoma!; February 26, 2008 at 8:12 AM
aierdale61 said...: I used my ebay name so not to keep you wondering who in the world is aierdale61 it's your cuz, Sarah.; February 26, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Mary said...: We are so-o-o-o excited for all of you and looking forward to following the unfolding story of bringing Piper home.

Love,
Uncle Joe & Aunt Mary; February 26, 2008 at 8:17 AM
Gina said...: Hey Mary!
So glad you are blogging! I am so excited to follow yours and the Johnson's journeys! Can't wait for our referral too! Gina C.; February 26, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Unknown said...: Congrats from the Conrady Family happy for Archer to have a new Aunt closer to his age.; February 26, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Unknown said...: Congratulations! Finally, Piper is arriving - hopefully, Benjamin and Sophia will meet Piper in May when we return to Oklahoma.; February 26, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Grandma Carolyn said...: I can't wait for her to get here, another grandchild to love. I have been so blessed! You will all continue to be in my prayers for a safe trip.

Love,
Grandma Carolyn; February 26, 2008 at 7:14 PM

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Our daughter, Piper.

She was found abandoned at the No. 24 gate of Guangfeng 1st village, Wuxi on 5-3-2003. She was wearing yellow sweater and there was a birth note stating she was born on 3-30-2003. ....When she was first sent here, she was weak. Under the care of the caregiver, her health condition improved much after she got 1 year old. ....She became a fat, white and lovely child. She was sent into foster family on 7-1-2004, she adapted her new life quickly.

Now ....she is active and interested in everything. She likes to play games. She is courteous. She usually talks in loud voice. She gets along well with other kids. She is emulative. She likes dressing up and wearing new clothes. She has a strong personality and is self-partial and adventurous. She has good memory and can remember all the names of people she is familiar with. She is a good kid and studies hard with good receptivity. She learns new things quickly and does best while playing games.

You know, several people have commented to me what a lucky little girl she is to have us. I have to tell you, we're the ones who feel pretty lucky right now!