Thursday, May 21, 2009

Meet Our Daughter!


Name: Qian Xiu Di (Olivia Xiu Di Shelton)
Date of Birth: 7/11/2008
Province: Chongqing
Date of Referral: 5/21/2009

55 comments:

Shawna said...

I am so happy for you, Dawn & Lee! You have such a beautiful and happy family all coming together anytime now!!!! :) You truly are very blessed.

Unknown said...

Wow, three July birthdays!! Sorry, I can't remember when Patricia and Philippe's birthdays are.

Adam said...

So beautiful, and she looks curious, too - like "who is that taking my picture?"

All 3 of your kids are gorgeous! ;)

Tracy said...

I agree with Adam - she's beautiful and also looks curious and smart! :) I can see why you already love her! YAY! What a day. You will remember 5/21/09 forever! Now, I am hoping for a very speedy TA for you - so you can go and GET HER!

Unknown said...

Congratulations Dawn & Lee! We are so excited for you! She is absolutely beautiful! Hope you are able to go get her very soon.

Chris, Troy & Sarah

Karen and Jon said...

Oh she is absolutely beautiful!!! Congratulations

Abigail said...

Congrats on a beautiful girl, Dawn and Lee! I haven't seen or spoken with either of you in quite a while, but think of your pending adoptions often.

Thanks for the updates!

Abigail Dodds

rubythread said...

Praise the Lord!!!!!! She is perfect and I am so happy for I'm crying :)
Finally a glimmer of good news on the adoption front!
Any idea when you will be able to travel? Can't wait to hear all the details!

CG said...

I am in shock! She is GORGEOUS. I love her! Oh, I can't BELIEVE this day has finally come... Can you? Oh, thank the Lord!!! I am NOT going to be able to sleep tonight! Aaaah, she's so precious! And not yet a year old. Oh man I'm happy. To GOD be the glory!!

CG said...

Hey, how do you pronounce Xiu Di?

Mom 2 six said...

Oh my - life can't get any better for your family. What blessings, can't wait for the day you are all under one roof !!

CG said...

Are you just staring at that photo all day long? Okay, I'll shut up now...

DiJo said...

I would say she was WORTH IT!!!!! Oh my gosh you guys.... She is absolutely ADORABLE! I am so happy for you! And, I am so happy you got her photo tonight. Enjoy this very special time as you stare at her photo night and day!!!!

Praise the Lord for His faithfulness!

Blessings as you prepare to bring that beautiful little girl home!

~Diana

Lisa said...

What a beauty!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

AmyO said...

Yep, she looks like an Olivia! Congrats guys ... she's beautiful!

Jenna said...

What a treat! I didn't know we'd see a picture so soon!!!

She's BEEEA-UUUU-TIFUL!!!! It took so long, but it's AWESOME to see your family coming together!!!

It's so fun to imagine walking past your pew full of you and your kids. Olivia's playing with your hair, Patricia and Philippe are coloring...I can see it now...

Jenny said...

I thought that, too "She TOTALLY looks like Olivia" :)

I love her. I am in love with her, I'm so so proud to be her auntie :)

Jenny said...

I should have read that comment, it sounds really DOH! She IS Olivia.

She fits her name. That's what I meant.

I's tired, LOL!

Unknown said...

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! She is beautiful!!! I am beyond words with happiness for you!!! Yippee!!

kayder1996 said...

Oh so sweet.

Karsynn's Mommy...Sammi said...

Oh, you are in for a real treat with that Chongqing "Spicy Girl." Our daughter is from CQ, Nanchuan City to be exact, and CQ girls have spicy personalities. People from China also say that the girls from CQ are the most beautiful. I cannot wait to follow your journey. CQ is a beautiful city!!! If you have questions, then let me know. I'll try to help in any way I can.

Shelle said...

She's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations guys!

Michelle

Armstrong's said...

Congratulations! She is precious! Very excited for you guys!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is beautiful...I am so happy for you guys!!!

Best Wishes,

Lisa

kb said...

CONGRATULATIONS! You guys have waited for this day for a long time. I'm so happy how the Lord has blessed your family.
May the days fly by until she can come home... and may your other two kiddos be close behind.
Hugs,
Kristi

Lisa said...

Oh my goodness! I'm so excited for you!!! Congratulations, she's beautiful!

So what happens from here? Do you travel soon to bring her home?

Salzwedel Family said...

She is simply beautiful!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you guys.

Lynn, Pat and Sadie said...

CONGRATULATIONS Dawn and Lee!!! She is beautiful and one lucky girl to have you for parents! Hopefully she will be in your arms soon!! Hugs to you both! Lynn,Pat and Sadie

Debra said...

What a beauty! I have a Xiushan girl too. They are indeed spicy. You pronounce Xiu as show.
Congrats

Kathy Cassel said...

Wooo hoooo.

Anonymous said...

She is so cute! I keep popping back to your post and looking at her photo. You guys must be thrilled!!
Cristine

Jen said...

She is beautiful!!!

The Thayer 6 said...

OH MY GOSH!!!!! YOU GOT IT!!!!!! She is so beautiful!!! I can hardly keep from screaming for you!!!! WOW! Thank you, God!!!! YAY! I can't wait to meet her!

Huge, huge, huge hugs from the Thayers!!!!

Jennifer said...

I love that baby. She is so preciousness. Olivia Finally Shelton.. YAY! She will never frown again once she is in your arms. She knows something.. Look at that face... xoxoxox

Jodie said...

Congratulations!! She is absolutely gorgeous!! I'm so happy for you!

Jill said...

WOW!! She is STUNNING!!

Mary Schneider said...

Oh my word. My name is Mary Schneider. We just received our phone call and our daughter is also from Chongqing. Her name is Quin Xiu Gang. She was born on 9/8/2008!!!

Congratulations to your family!!!

Anonymous said...

Dawn & Lee: I am guessing your wee one is from Qianjiang (hence the Qian as her surname). Qianjiang girls are marvellous! We are the proud parents (for almost 5 yrs now) of a Qianjiang sweetie pie and wish you all the best - your wee one is darling and we hope all goes well!

BTDT in BC Canada

Unknown said...

So referrals actually do happen?!

Yahoo for you! She is a little pumpkin!

Bill and Christina said...

WOW Dawn!! She is breath taking! I am so excited for you! How amazing God is.

Christina

Kristy said...

I found your blog o RQ and I am so glad I did, your daughter is beautiful, what a blessing. I am looking forward to watching all of this happen.
God bless all of you.
Love and bessings, Kristy

Shannon said...

She's gorgeous, congratulations! My own darling is from Chongqing..they are spicy girls!! :-) Congrats again!

Anonymous said...

Hello,

at first congratulations with your daughter. Our daughter is also from Chongqing. We came home in 2007. Saw your link at rq-site.

enjoy
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from holland

Adam said...

What a darling!! So happy for you all.

Anonymous said...

Dawn & Lee ~ we are so thrilled for you and your new daughter! We prayed for you each night for patience during the wait. Our Samantha was the most amazing gift to our family - Blessings to you!

Stacy Blette
Previous travel groupee (# 252)
LID 3/13/06

Marla said...

Oh my goodness, what an adorable little face!!! Congratulations to your family!!!!!!!!!

Ava Baby said...

What a little angel, congratulations!!

Kayce said...

She is just precious!! COngratulations!

Lisa said...

Over the moon for you, Dawn. Olivia is PERFECT!

Sherri said...

She's beautiful. Congratulations!!

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

AHHHHH - what a precious sweetie... so happy for you guys :)

wendy said...

Congratulations! You are going to love Chongqing!! Email me if you want to know about the area. fnffm@yahoo.com

tips for parents said...

Nice posting, she is pretty

Research-China.Org said...

Congratulations on your Chongqing referral! When you are ready to obtain her finding ad (which has a photo of her younger than her referral photos!) come visit us at www.research-china.org.

Have a quick trip!

Brian

Alyson and Ford said...

Congratulations! She is so adorable!
Our new little daughter was from CQ City too.
Have a great trip!

Alyzabeth's Mommy for Nine Months

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