I wish so much we could be there giving Juni a zillion kisses and hugs on her first birthday. We have to settle for sending out our love across the universe and knowing she will soon be in our arms.
Aidan is the sweetest 4-year-old boy in the world. He asked all his classmates at Montessori to make birthday cards for his little sister in China. There was this great big bundle of colorful handmade construction cards for Juni in his cubby when I came to pick him up. Great big crocodile tears of joy for my little man. He is so amazing!
Nana and Grampie also sent a beautiful birthday package today. In it was a really nice card first birthday card, a beautiful little red and black box with a gorgeous delicate silver locket necklace in it. Nana used to wear this locket when she was a little girl. I am crying now thinking of it. Thanks Nana!
Steve and I got Juniper a little Aardvark like Sam's but smaller. Sam loves his aardvark and so we thought she could have a tiny one and it could have a big brother aardvark. We also got two new pairs of incredibly cute shoes. One was a pair of pink sandals with seahorses on them. Big ol' smile picturing next summer down at the beach already. The second pair are so cute- green with a big ladybug on each foot. They are squashy soft, perfect for those just learning how to walk and they'll definitely be in our bags to China. Ladybugs are considered good luck charms in the Chinese adoption world. The boys always get excited when we find a ladybug and they giggle and talk about how it is good luck for their baby sister.
Oddly enough, it looks like the tiny aardvark just leapt out of these shoes.
I'm also sending out a silent prayer across the universe for Juni's birth mom today. I wish I could tell her how much we will love this little girl and how we will care for her forever.
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