Spotlights
Kim was up with Sophie last night; she slept pretty well but woke up often not knowing where she was. Kim is doing a great job!
Sophie woke up at 6:00am and was really good with Kim all morning. At 7:00 Kim wanted to take a shower and I had to hold Sophie. She was scared and crying, I could feel here arching her back and pulling her arms away I paced back and forth in the hotel room for a long time until finally she stopped crying and cuddled into me, this melted my heart. Sophie slept on my chest this morning until it was time for breakfast.
Sophie ate well at breakfast and after breakfast we spent the morning at the China Affairs Bureau. We had a family picture taken, filled out documents and went thru a small interview. At the end they stood up and said “congratulations, you are officially parents! (in English)”
Next we had to pay, since we had to pay in cash I had it loaded in our backpack. When it was time to pay, I could not find it! We put Grandma in a cab and sent her back to the hotel to check the safe! As Peter was helping Grandma get the cab I double checked my pack and found the cash! Thank GOD! We had to call the cab driver and get Grandma back, it all worked out.
Next we had to pay, since we had to pay in cash I had it loaded in our backpack. When it was time to pay, I could not find it! We put Grandma in a cab and sent her back to the hotel to check the safe! As Peter was helping Grandma get the cab I double checked my pack and found the cash! Thank GOD! We had to call the cab driver and get Grandma back, it all worked out.
Sophie has been really good with us (even me) today!
For the rest of the day we’ll get to know Sophie.
Tomorrow we are taking Sophie to a Silk factory. Our first adventure out with her.
Comments
Sophie sure is a sweetheart! I can see how happy she makes you both. Enjoy your time in China. Hear from you when you get home.
Aunt Betty
I'm so happy for you! I'm crying right now.
Cherie
Brings a whole new meaning to labor and delivery! So many emothions! Happiness, fear, exhilerated, anxiety, over joyed, exhaustion, blessed, uneasiness, elation, frustrated and once again happiness. Parenthood is definately a roller coaster ride but a ride you will never regret. A ride that you will want to do over and over again. One single word can not describe how happy we are for all three of you. Thank you God! YOU DID IT! Now, sit back, hold on tight and ENJOY!
Love Deb, Tim and Josh
Debbie
Congratulations!!! What a perfect family. Sophie is just precious. We cannot wait to meet her - the boys are especially excited - they've been checking out the website with us & think Sophie is very cute! Enjoy the rest of your time in China & have a safe trip home. Congratulations again - we are so happy for you!!!!
Joe, Heather, Zack, Bryce & Jillian
Noel, Kim, and Sophie, you all look so great! I am so happy for all of you..I can't wait to see you in April. Hi Bev. I love you guy's, Aunt Amy
Aunt Amy
To the proud parents-
Here I am sitting at work reading the latest comments and looking at pics, when I see a dim light image of Sophie- a teddy, then mom, then dad.
My heart drops, tears well... and I begin to smile.
Although no combination of words can describe these feelings, know one thing- you truely are blessed. We're so happy for you guys and can't wait to meet her in person.
Love.
The Ingles
Kim & Noel - to finally have your prayers answered in such a beautiful way. WOW - God is goood.
Hopefully sometime when I am back in Michigan I can meet Sophie. BLESSINGS!!
Donna Miller
Wow congratulations! Sophie and Kim look so cute and happy in this picture. Glad to hear she's taking to you Noel. Your baby sleeping on your chest is great. Doesn't last long enough. I'm happy for you. Look forward to meeting her and look forward to hearing about your experience in China too. Thanks for the blog. If there is a double post, my first one didn't seem to take for some reason so I rewrote a post.
Anthony Moore
I am just so happy for you guys! I can already tell you are such great parents. Noel, you are so fine... keep cuddling your little one it only happens when they are that age! Enjoy.
Lilia
Wow congratulations guys! Those are really nice pictures; Kim and Sophie look so cute and happy in the picture on this page. I'm happy for you. Look forwarding to meeting her. Welcome to worrydom...I mean parenting. :-)
Anthony Moore
Welcome little Sophie! Ohh how fun and what an adventure you are in for! Welcome to the parent club. I couldn't be happier for you! All our love.
Jodie and Joe
Jodie
Kim! So proud of you guys, I'm crying just looking at the pictures
Stacey (TDR)
I sure miss you. I cant wait to hold Sophie
The pictures are beautiful.
your in my prayers.
LOVE MOM
mom
I am so happy for you guys. What a beautiful family you are. Looks like it was made in heaven.
Noel, don't worry, she will have you wrapped around her little finger in no time and Kim, I just know that you are a natural loving mom.
We are all staying updated on your site and can't wait to see Sophie!!!!
Mickie
She is soooooo beautiful! And she is smiling!! Grandma and Grandpa Logli are smiling too!
All my love,
Aunt Cyndi
Aunt Cyndi
Wonderful news! Congratulations!
Rob V.
Yay! Congratulations Kim and Noel!
Jade
Ohmygosh guys, she is absolutely beautiful, she looks like she is adjusting very well to the two of you and the camera too!!!!!!!
Congratulations, much heartfelt love to you both, and Sophie too!!!!!!!
Marie Z.
Hi Noel and Kim and hug Bev for me,
I have tears in my eyes at the pictures of your new little family! What a joyous day! The Lord is so good and has answered a prayer. Sophie is going to be one blessed little girl growing up! We are praying that Sophie gets used to you guys quickly. Hang in there!
Roxi
Roxi and Joe
Noel, Kim, Bev, and Sophie,
Oh my goodness!!!! It is so great to watch the adventure unfold. Sophie is beautiful. Kim, you look happy and confident. Noel, your post was so touching. You are the perfect Dad for this little girl. Bev - Grandma, yet again - I chuckled at the aborted trip back to the hotel for the cash. I'm sure you are an incredible blessing to Noel and Kim - willing to do what needs to be done.
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen (Bruce, Will, & Emily, too)
Kathleen
She is absolutely beautiful! Sophia is very lucky to have you as her mom and dad...you will be incredibly loving and supportive parents! Congratulations!!!!
Adriana & Ben
She is absolutely beautiful...both of you are glowing! I can not wait to hold her and the boys are so excited too. We love all of you.
Sissy
CONGRATULATIONS MOMMY & DADDY...how happy you must be with a new daughter to love...what a bundle from Heaven...babies are definitely God's miracles !! Sophie is a beautiful baby, and very lucky to have you in her life. Take care and God Bless you. Love Aunt Sue & Uncle Dan xoxoxox
Sue
Noel,
I am so happy for you guys. She is absolutely beautiful. I was tearing up looking at the pics when they brought her in the room. It must have been like her birth for you. I know how emotional that is. Best wishes to you, your wife and your beautiful daughter Sophie!!!
Lisa Hillman (Zdrojewski_