How is that possible?
We just brought her home from China five minutes ago, didn't we? Sigh... She loves to hear stories of her first days with us in China and I thought it would be fun to post a photo or two from way back then.
In her crib at the orphanage, tinged so blue and struggling to get enough breath.
Crazy, spunky kid who was this comfortable with me after only a few days together.
I wanted to post more photos, but cannot seem to locate them...grrr...
Anyway--we had a very fun day today. First, school was cancelled due to lack of power. Second, I had a haircut scheduled, so I took her with me. My amazingly wonderful hair stylist was able to squeeze SaraGrace in for a trim as well. Usually Mama cuts SaraGrace's hair, so this was a big treat for her. When her cut was all done, she also got a cute little braid. {Thank you, Emily...you made her day!}
On the way out to the car she said, "That started out kinda boring but then it got really exciting." She was grinning from ear to ear and continued to tell me how happy she was and how much fun she was having with me.
So I did what any other mom would do who wants to spend a few more precious minutes with her daughter.
I said, "Do you want to stop at McDonalds for lunch on the way home?"
Yeah. I stooped that low.
And it was handsomely rewarded with an squeal of delight.
In the back of my mind though, was a dark foreboding.
You see...when I called to schedule flu shots for our family, the only time and day they could accommodate all of us was.... TODAY.
Ack!
In the past, SaraGrace has not been what you would call brave about getting shots.
And that is putting it mildly.
I kept my dark secret the entire day until we pulled into the doctor's office parking lot. She guessed it as we all trooped through the door.
To my great surprise, I did not hear the great weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth that I was expecting.
Except for one child.
Jake.
Oh.My.Word.
The child went nuts.
But this post is supposed to be about SaraGrace.
She told me on the way home from the doctor that she didn't mind a bit having a shot on her birthday and that it was still a 'super, exciting day.' I love that kid!
Let the present-opening begin!
Modeling her cute braid.
Her first 'big kid' Bible. She picked it out. She is totally into reading and wanted books for her birthday.
Jillian made this cake all by herself.
SaraGrace picked out all the cake colors and it turned out looking like a rainbow. So HER!
