Forever Family Day Today!

Today was another emotional day for us. Rachael officially became our daughter.  We went back to the Chinese Centre of Adoption Affairs where  we received Rachael.  the Director of her orphanage was there, as well as her Nanny. There was a formal ceremony where fingerprints were taken, pictures were taken, many signatures signed,  and we also took an oath.  We promised to always care for Rachael, always love her and to never abandon her, we also promised to give her the best life we can.   Rachael was very content today.  She never even really reacted to the Director of her orphanage or her nanny today.  In fact for someone that nas very upset when her nanny gave her to us yesterday she acted as though she did not ever know her today.  This made her nanny  very sad, but also happy that Rachael has begun to bond with us. We started the morning off with a delicious breakfast.  Rachael ate congee, yogurt, small pieces of ham and some fruit.  She likes apple juice too.  So far an excellent eater!  She had two naps today, the teething is kind of bothering her, otherwise a content little girl.  She fits nicely into her size 12 months duds, some are even a little big.  Rachael  surprises us daily.  Today when I left the room to go to the bathroom, she had somehow moved across the room.  I went back into the bathroom then peeked around the corner and I caught her crawling again.  Small gains everyday.  She is very beautiful, petite,  chubby red rosy cheeks and a skiff of black hair.We are in love!  Sorry having trouble with pics transferring onto computer.  As soon as I can I will send some more to go with this post.