Tuesday, November 11, 2008

It's official....Lydia is ours!


Today we went to the Official Register. This is where we have several interviews, complete some more paperwork, and after all that, they pronounce our adoption "official".

We had a small ceremony and that was it. We are officially parents to Lydia!
Afterwards, we all went to Wal-Mart with our kiddos to pick up some items. Okay, I must confess this experience was quite interesting. The Wal-Mart in Nanning, China has SEVERAL floors! It was a bit overwhelming! Lydia did such a wonderful job at her first shopping experience and we are so proud of her!

Here is also a picture of the 5 families with us. We are all very happy and at this point...exhausted!


Until next time...it's nap time!

8 comments:

Katie said...

Congratulations-- how amazing to finally make Lydia your "legal" daughter. You have been her parents for a long time. Love you all!

Susan said...

Love those smiles! Lola sends her love. Harlow says 'meow' from behind the couch. :-)

Anonymous said...

Praise the Lord!
The joy on your faces is beautiful!
-Erin

dustinbenge said...

What a blessing! I can't wait to take pictures when you get back home!! Praying for your time with Lydia will be exceeding precious.

Dusty

RobinD65 said...
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RobinD65 said...

Hi John, Claudine and Lydia,
I am so happy for all of you!
Not only did God give you the child you have prayed for, he also gave Lydia the most loving parents a child could hope to have.

I can't wait until you bring her to Camden!
Love you all,
Robin Davenport

Unknown said...

Congratulations! I'm so thrilled for you all! I know you all are joyed beyond belief! Can't wait to see the Super family home! :)

Anonymous said...

Wow - what a moment of relief to know that Lydia is truly yours indeed. Love you lots kiddo! Hugs to John and Lydia. Tina