Sunday, December 11, 2011

Gotcha Day, Then and Now

Our first moments with Gwen, six years ago!
 
Reminiscing a little today... remembering the day in December 2005 when Gwen first toddled into our lives in her squeaky panda shoes and we could finally say, "Now we are six!"  We enjoyed watching video of the day we met Gwen in the civil affairs office in Chengdu, and the happy days we spent in China after that with the rest of our adoption travel group.  We all giggled at how cute and funny Gwen was then!  Can't believe how tall and beautiful she has grown to be.  We made this "G" cookie for both Gwen and Gotcha!  
We also read Gwen's adoption/life book today, and she asked to take it to school to share with her class.  When I emailed her teacher about it, she was really positive and said they will certainly make time to read it tomorrow with the class.  She also mentioned to me that she has overheard Gwen talking about being adopted several times this school year.  So glad she is feeling positive and wanting to share her story!

8 comments:

Jennifer J said...

Happy Gotcha Day. What a precious day in our lives! So glad we shared that day 6 years ago and can share it across the miles now.

Sarah Jane said...

Darling girl. Can't see first two photos!

park it said...

Congrats to an amazing little girl ! How could it have been 6 years...
We are blessed!
Big Hugs !
c & k

Rebecca said...

Has it been six years??? We were just saying, as we decorated our tree the other night, Gwen, that we still feel like you're "new"! I guess we just need more time with you!! Love you So Much!!!

Anonymous said...

Gwen, it feels like you were always part of us and we are so thankful for 6 years ago when you came home with your Momma & Daddy! We love you Gwenny!
love, Aunt Jenna & Uncle Andrew

Anonymous said...

How good is that!!! Mom

bandw said...

Time goes by so quickly. A beautiful baby and a charming little girl. So glad you foiund each other.

Mark said...

Happy gotcha day! Its fun looking at pictures of Gwen so young, and so happy as usual.