OK everyone can get off my back now, here are more pictures. Today we had to go finalize some paperwork to get Mia's visa and make her officially Mia Grace Yi Linamen. Right now all the ladies are sleeping so I thought I would do an update. Mia cried a little last night before she fell asleep, she didn't want to lay down. She woke up around 4am so we put her in bed with us and she watched tv for a couple hours until we had to get ready for the day, that's why Briley and Cindy are napping with her. It's amazing all the things she does by herself. She is very independent. She wants to try everything herself before she will let us help. My mom gave her the backpack and she put it on right away, she tries to carry it with her toys in it all the time. She wants Cindy to do most of the things with her, but started letting Briley carry her a little. So I guess for the time being you can say she is a momma's girl....that will change:) Cindy got the first kiss early this morning and then Briley a little later, but while we were waiting to do some paperwork, she gave daddy his first kiss. She is a vary sweet little girl. Not much else going on today but I'm sure we will have a lot more pics to post.
Big smile
Signing papers
Mia letting big sis hold her for the first time
This was taken when she first came into the room yesterday and we first saw her face to face.
Mia Grace Yi
"Our little girl"
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Why Adopt From China
- Steve, Cindy, Briley and Mia
- At first glance, some of China's beliefs may seem quite different than those we hold in the western world. One example of this is the cultural preference for a male child. There are several reasons why Chinese families might prefer a boy over a girl. In rural provinces, a family's livelihood depends directly on the output of its family members. Because of this, a family with sons would be at a considerable advantage than one with daughters. Historically, it is also the son's honored responsibility to take care of his parents in their old age. A daughter, however, would be expected to care for her husband's parents rather than her own. In this regard, the Chinese believe that having a son is crucial to their livelihood, as well as a form of social security for the parents when they grow older. This situation is further complicated by China's One-Child Policy, which prohibits families from having more than one child. As a result of this policy, there are thousands of abandoned children throughout China, with the vast majority of them being healthy girls.
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God is AWESOME!
Love to all,
Kim, Mark, & Makenna
Briley: No Jewett game today. 1st game is now 2-17 at 6:00. Emily misses you and can't wait to play soccer with Mia. There was no practice on Monday as it rained all day. Pratice tonight for Scream. Take care of Mia big sister.
Mia: We love you and can't wait to meet you. You have a big family at home waiting for you. Aunt Lela can't wait to meet you.
Love ya!
Jessica
Thanks for all the updates and photos we back home really enjoy reading. And yes, we are guilty as I am sure others are of becoming obsessed with the updates. Someone will need to start MA – Mia Anonymous. LOL!!
I can not wait to meet you Mia!!
You are coming home to a world of love.
Jala
Jennifer Reynolds
Ps. I knew she would be a momma's girl ;]
Nikki James
Angela (AWAA family)