Alright everybody, here is what you have been waiting for!!!!
Gotcha Day!!!!
Before I start with the pictures let me say that today was a
glorious day and Benjamin has adjusted very well to us and he is a sweetheart!!!!
But we did have an unfortunate event today....Pauly woke up with a really bad
migraine and was pretty much useless to the world.
This was unfortunate because he was not able to join the rest of the family at
the Civil Affairs office to pick up Benjamin.
He slept off the headache and was united with Benjamin when they brought him
back to the hotel a little after lunch time.....ON WITH THE PICTURES!
Breakfast.
Paul Sr.'s Congee.....mmmmmm.
On the way to the Civil Affairs Office.
Dad patiently waiting for the arrival at the Civil Affairs office.
Here we are! Just a few more minutes!!
Waiting for little Benjamin.
What?! Paperwork first?!
Beautiful girls!
Any minute now......get ready!!!
BENJAMIN!!!!!!!!
Mama and Baba! Love Mommy's face! :)
Our little guy is safe in our arms at last.
He was pretty happy!
Sissy!
Robin's turn to hold Benjamin....yes that is a tear on her face.....how sweet! :)
Robin's new brother! :)
Paperwork
Fingerprints
Lily is a big sister now!!!
After the Civil Affairs office we had to go get Benjamin's passport photos.
Daddy's new son.
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After passport photos, we went to a Carrefour, which is like a Wal-Mart.
Getting some new gloves for Mommy and Benjamin.
Now it's time for Pauly to meet Benjamin!
Pauly's new brother!!
Brothers!! :)
Which way did he go George, Which way did he go?
- Bugs Bunny
Benjamin's first McDonald's meal......homeboy likes to eat!!! :)
bath time!!!!
Nappy time.....which didn't happen.
I am no Jessica Lorren, but I thought this was a cool shot.
Sarah said not to put this picture on the website.........so I did.
I think this is TweedleDee.......nope, probaly TweedleDum.
Playtime.
Cheerio's!
Sarah wanted to take credit for taking this picture......so I will give it to her.
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW ANOTHER PLAYTIME
VIDEO.
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Big Sis and Lil Bro!
Bigger Sis and Lil Bro.
We need to thank a few individuals for some things that have helped us along in our Journey thus far.....
Thanks Emily! The block toy was a hit with Benjamin, he loved them!
Thanks Tiffany for the Bag!
From, Sarah.
Thanks Sydney for the clothes!
and last but not least........thanks Grandma Ruth for the scarf............yea.
THIS JUST IN!!!!!
We have a NEWS FLASH from Sarah Vedder in the field, regarding a highly debated topic that was something to do with noodles....To you Sarah.
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CAST.
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Thank you Sarah! There you have it folks, from a native Chinese person, the correct pronunciation is Ramen.....like the name Raymond.
Sorry Zac, Emily and most of all SIERRA!
OK! Now to get rid of the suspense that has building regarding our little flitan.....or contest.
If you haven't noticed already, there have been photos
throughout our site that have captured a character taking part in our trip
through China and journey to Benjamin.
This character will continue to follow us through our trip. Your assignment is
to correctly count the number of "Chick-fil-A Cow Sightings" throughout our
entire trip.
The first one to email the correct number of "Chick-fil-A Cow
Sightings" AFTER 11:59 PM on Sunday Jan 25th will win a prize!
This prize MAY or MAY NOT be disclosed by the end of the trip. Stay tuned.
The contest email address is paulvedderjr@gmail.com.
Remember! The email must be sent AFTER 11:59 PM on Sunday, to ensure that all pictures have been posted and all "Chick-fil-A Cow Sightings" have been counted.
Also, the sightings have been out in the open thus far, keep in mind, that the cow has started to go into hiding at times and might be difficult to spot.
...........that is all.
THANKS EVERYONE FOR FOLLOWING OUR JOURNEY SO FAR!!! PLEASE
KEEP THE EMAILS COMING! WE LOVE READING THEM!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW OUR TRIP AND PRAY FOR A SMOOTH JOURNEY HOME.
WE LOVE YOU! - The Vedders.