Sunday, August 20, 2006

Our Beautiful Daughter


It is with great pride that we announce the referral of our daughter, He Xiao Can (to be known as Grace Elisabeth Xiao). We received the call on August 15, 2006 while we were on vacation in Las Vegas. Here are some of the things we know about our precious daughter:

Name: He (surname), Xiao - first name (pronounced "Zhow", means small, little), Can - middle name (pronounced "Tsan", means bright, illuminating).

Current Home: Changsha City Social Welfare Institute Number One, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.

Date of Birth: May 12, 2004

About Her Personality: She is very feminine and likes to wear pretty clothes and play with dolls. She plays well by herself and with other children. She especially likes playing on the playground. She likes to watch TV commercials and gets very absorbed while watching them. Her personality is quiet, gentle and introverted. She is very charming.

We are so extremely blessed and realize that all of the pain and anguish that we have endured to get to our daughter has been well worth it. We love Grace very much and cannot wait to travel to China to bring her home in the next 3-4 months. Please keep our family in your prayers, especially Grace. May God keep her happy, healthy and safe until she is in our arms.



34 Comments:

Blogger M3 said...

Wow, congratulations! She's a little sweetie, and so beautiful!

2:07 PM  
Blogger Jacquie said...

I'm totally in love with that face.

2:11 PM  
Blogger Michelle said...

Oh my gosh, she is beautiful. Congratulations!

3:12 PM  
Blogger Joannah said...

She's a cutie! Congratulations!!!

3:38 PM  
Blogger Jenny said...

OH MY!!!! I just clicked over and saw this and almost just clicked out thinking I went somewhere else then realized HOLY Sh*t it is a referral and she is just precious!

5:02 PM  
Blogger Shannon said...

Congratulations! She's beautiful.

6:00 PM  
Blogger Chrissie said...

Kim - congratulations! She is absolutely adorable, and you must be overjoyed! Wishing you a speedy TA!

6:47 PM  
Blogger Robin said...

WOW.. how did I miss that you were up for a referral very very soon!?!. I must not have been paying close enough attention to bloggy world.
Congratulations! She is a BEAUTY !

7:51 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Congratulations! Grace is beautiful! I hope your TA comes very quickly!

8:34 PM  
Blogger Eliza2006 said...

She's perfect! I love that she's a girly girl. You are going to have fun dressing her in little dresses and buying dolls! Congrats!

9:05 PM  
Blogger Donna said...

Oh Kim, congratulations!!! Grace's baby photo is just precious and she's now a beautiful little girl. She just looks so sweet...you must be so happy to finally see her face!

Donna :)

10:29 PM  
Blogger Lisa said...

Yeah! Congrats!!! She is such a cutie!

7:46 AM  
Blogger Tonia said...

Oh my gosh, what a little beauty!!! I am so happy for you and Tom. She is just gorgeous!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Love ~
Tonia

8:23 AM  
Blogger Heather said...

Grace is so adorable! You must be over the moon! Congratulations and I hope your get a speedy TA so you can hug that beautiful little girl!

Heather
Mom to Sydney Shu
www.encinosafamily.com

11:04 AM  
Blogger Colleen said...

Kim - She is beautiful! Soft spoken and girlie -- it's a perfect combo. I am so happy for you! I hope your TA arrives quickly. What a great vacation phone call.

11:23 AM  
Blogger Polar Bear said...

Congratulations! She is absolutely adorable!! I am so happy for both of you!

2:38 PM  
Blogger Pug Mama said...

aaahhhhhhh!!!!! Congrats!!!!!
she is sooooo beautiful, I am so happy for the three of you!!!!!

4:22 PM  
Blogger Tammy said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You must be over the moon with joy. Your daughter is stunning.

I hope you travel quickly.

Celebrate this magical time.

5:41 PM  
Blogger Georgia said...

I guess it WAS the best vacation ever!! Congratulations!

6:03 PM  
Blogger Sugar Cookies And Hope said...

Oh my goodness, she is so beautiful!! Congratulations and have a safe trip to China!

7:01 PM  
Blogger Colleen said...

Oh my god is she beautiful!!!! Congratulations!

2:05 PM  
Blogger Terri | Sugar Free Glow said...

Congratulations! What a blessing!

4:55 PM  
Blogger Stephanie said...

YIPEE - Congratulations - she is just beautiful!

5:36 PM  
Blogger Puddin' said...

Oh WOW! Congratulations!!! Her description is so precious and her face is just beautiful!

I'm so happy for you! I hope you travel SOON!

6:52 AM  
Blogger Susan said...

Congratulations! She's gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

3:19 PM  
Blogger Jodi said...

Congratulations! I've followed your blog for quite some time, and am thrilled to read your announcement!

6:58 PM  
Blogger Sandra said...

Oh my she is so cute and precious! I hope you travel soon to bring her home! Congratulations!

7:49 AM  
Blogger Lisa~~ said...

She is beautiful, big huge congrats!!

4:12 PM  
Blogger Eileen said...

Congratulations Kim!!!!! I just checked all my blogs on Sunday and your referral post wasn't there - I must have just missed it! Then I got your comment from my blog! Wow, how fun to get referrals about the same time! Hope to see you in China!!!

Congratulations again! She's beautiful! Love the baby pic! In one pic she even looks a bit like my Lindsey.

6:20 PM  
Blogger Jeff and Madeline said...

She is beautiful! We have been home with our girl for three months--she is one month older than Grace. Good luck and congrats!

7:29 PM  
Blogger glo said...

Oh That is one very sweet looking little girl. Congratulations. So glad your family is finally coming "together" for you.

4:40 PM  
Blogger C's Mom said...

I just found your blog.

Gracie is so beautiful. Congratulations!

I'll be checking is to see her come home!

8:06 PM  
Blogger Ava's family said...

Congratulations!!!! Grace is a beautiful little girl!! I'm so happy for you! =)

3:44 PM  
Blogger Alyson and Ford said...

Congratulations!! We love her name (especially the middle name). We will be watching and sharing in your joy!

Alyson

5:32 PM  

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