Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Evening,
I wanted to cover everyone from around the world following our blog (You know my brother and his darling wife live in the Neatherlands). Well, Brooklyn spoiled us a little the night before last, sleeping through the night. Last night was a little different. It was different in two ways. First, she woke up from 2 a.m. until 4 a.m. screaming and would only be comforted by us walking her around the room. We could not sit down. Now, that brings me to #2. Scott was amazing and walked her around and around and around the room. He has never and I repeat never did this with his other four children!!! And he loved every minute of it. O.k. in fairness, he is on vacation for two weeks and doesn't have to get up and go to work in the morning. She finally went to sleep at 4 and slept until 9:00(so not too bad).
Today, we went to Hunan Province Museum. It was very interesting. Scott took lots of vidoe for Brooklyn to have when she is older. We found out a lot about her home province.
She is amazing us everyday with her personality. She laughs a lot and loves to be held. She is becoming a little mommy's girl, but she still likes her daddy. She finally had her first bottle of formula today. Which made us feel much better. She does not like riding on the bus to places. The minute we board she cries and we have to comfort her by holding her and giving her a bib to chew on(they do this in the orphanage). We are going on a boat cruise tonight of the city and we will eat dinner on the boat. So we will add boat pictures tomorrow.
I wanted to tell you the quick story about the day we got Brooklyn. All 10 families get to the civil affairs building to pick up our babies. When we pull in, we see nannies carrying a lot of babies. We all try and spot our baby(we did not see Brooklyn) We go to the 3rd floor and we walk into a big room and all the babies are with their nannies. We quickly count and there are only 9 babies in the room and we knew right away Brooklyn was not there(all of those 9 babies were from the same orphanage and Brooklyn came from a different one). We tried to stay calm(at least I did) and video everyone elses special moment. We ask our guide where she is and she said "just late, don't worry" Well, later was 20 minutes!!!!! Someone finally spotted a baby and nanny coming in the building, we thought that has to be her. It was and Scott filmed them coming off the elevator and into the room. As soon as we saw her, we knew it was Brooklyn!!!! That is how we first met Brooklyn.
Enjoy the pictures today, we will have much more tomorrow. We are going to try and visit her orphanage tomorrow. That will be very emotional! Love you all!
p.s. we can now view our blog, keep the messages coming. Thanks for all of your great comments and e-mails and prayers!!!! Also, the first two pictures are in the playroom in our hotel. She loves it!
15 comments:
Hey Guys,
It looks as if all is going well. We met last night and prayed for your safe return home. Time is going quickly here at home and you are missed. Brooklyn is such a little (BIG) miracle. We love you and miss you.
Larry, Pam, Drew and Luke Calvert
Well, she is cuter in each picture. She looks so happy and healthy, I know you are so happy! Love you and still wish I could hop on a plane and join you!
Carla
I am so thankful for all the prayers. You have so many wonderful friends. It makes a Mom proud. Bryce had another great game. He had one completed pass and another pass which they counted because of interference. I hope I got that right. Even Grandpa said he is a very good quarterback. And he doesn't compliment easily! Darla and Josh really enjoyed watching him also. Even Brittany went and enjoyed the game. Well it's time for breakfast. Love, Mom
Good Morning,
She's such a smiler...like her Mommy! Love waking up to those happy pictures and hearing what's happening across the world.
We are counting down to your return, but you enjoy every moment of your journey!
Love you,
The McGill Crew
Hi Scott and Laurie
We are loving this blog. We met last night at Pam's and you were in our thoughts and prayers. Thankyou so much for posting the pics and daily news. All three of you look so happy especially Brooklyn--she's thinking I've got mom and dad wrapped around my finger. haha
Love Sara, Mark, Troy, Ellen and Jack
What a great way to start each day. Laurie she looks soooo happy! And what a personality - she will fit right in with all the other Browns. We need to have a ladies lunch out with her as the guest of honor!
Love you,
Beth
Great pictures you guys. Waking up screaming in the night can be very common at first. She's in a strange place with different sounds and smells. Actually, Katie still has night terrors. But, Jess grew out of them. She looks so beautiful and happy. Enjoy your time. Sounds like everything at home is smooth sailing with your awesome family. Love, Denene
By the way, how does Brooklyn already know how to use a phone? Laurie, she was meant to be your daughter...Also, did you see the past Hunan queen in the glass case who looks like human jerky??? That's kind of spooky, but cool! Love, Denene
Thanks for sharing this experience with all of your family and friends - such a neat way to share your journey. So many people following this, I fully expect the website to posted on a billboard on I-65 soon (ha! ha!). Seriously, all three of you look so happy and I know the rest of the family is excited for Brooklyn to join them. Take care and keep the updates coming!
The Crowder Family
Good morning!
I go to bed searching journeytobrooklyn. I get up in the morning and go straight to journeyto brooklyn. Even throughout my day at school, I find time to search journeytobrooklyn. (I think I'm addicted!!!) I love it! Thanks for sharing. We are so excited for you and can't wait until you return to Greenwood!
Love ya BUNCHES!!!
Alicia
Laurie, missed you at girls night out at Chilis. Of course you were a little busy and will be for awhile. We talked about the blog, you and Scott, Brooklyn, the whole family and all cried. We are so happy for you guys. She really looks so happy and seems to have a great little personality. Take care and we will see you soon.
Love Tam
Great photos! It is amazing you were able to not jump out of your skin waiting those 20 mins for her to arrive. I know I would have been beside myself. It was good that you could video and share in the moment as the other 9 met their babies for the first time. I assume you now also have 9 videos of when you met Brooklyn :)
Mr Peterson
All three of you look so happy! Candace was the last one in the room the day we got her, too. She wasn't late, but I can remember that feeling of complete relief when we finally saw her in person for the first time. Keep the pictures coming! We love seeing them!
Lynn Stephenson
How in the WORLD does she know how to use a phone? Great job, Mom ... more cell phone bills that Dad gets to look forward to.
Brandon
Wow! It is amazing how fast she has adjusted to being part of her new family. It is obvious that she was really well taken care of at her orphanage, but there is nothing like the love of a mom and dad. Have fun in Guangzhou! I hope you eat at the Cow Bridge restaurant. It was very yummy!
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