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Tuesday, October 21

One Year Ago Today

On this day twelve months ago our lives changed forever. We went from a family of four to five, as our precious Alice Xiao Ying was placed in my arms. It seems so very surreal now, and such a long time ago, so I have posted our handover video as a reminder of how things were on that very special day. Alice has grown and changed so much in the past year. She has gone from a tiny, skinny, introverted and solemn baby to a chubby, bouncy, outgoing, chatty and completely amazing toddler. So happy Forever Day Alice - we love you more than words can say.






9 comments:

Shelle said...

So beautiful, brought tears to my eyes! She sure was a peanut and sooo adorable.

Michelle

Jen Boote said...

I've got tears streaming down my face - wow what a long way you've come. It makes such a difference to see 'the moment' of someone you know. Congratulations on this beautiful day - a day you'll celebrate forever. I remembered yesterday and this morning ('cause it's my hubby's birthday today). Oh Cristina - Alice is so beautiful and so blessed - as you all are as a family to have each other. Enjoy your walk down memory lane. love always, Jen xxx

Anonymous said...

Wow..time has gone by. Happy Adoption Day Alice and Tassie...
From CTG and Natalie...waiting for adoption Day on November 11th....

Unknown said...

watched it at work. the other nurses think i am crazy

OziMum said...

I remember seeing the video last year - and it made me cry again this year!!!

Never a sweeter moment than when parents first meet their baby.

Beautiful.

Tracy said...

Happy Forever Day to your sweet Alice! What a beautiful video!

Pam said...

Thank you for sharing. You have a beautiful daughter. Happy Family Day!

Louanne said...

She is the sweetest thing. It's wonderful to know the love that you guys have for her.

Louanne

Kiy said...

I was crying right along with you! What a wonderful memory, and to have it on video. How very special.

Happy Forever Day!

Kiy