It's Official!!!

Today, Ava officially became our daughter. Well, with the Chinese government that is. Regardless, she became our daughter the second we laid eyes on her! Anyhow, she is really starting to come around and smile more for us! She is definitely showing her personality! And she still is loving her food! She had a complete breakdown in the notary public office because she spilled her Cheerio's and I wouldn't let her pick them up and put them in her bowl. It breaks my heart! Especially to see those big old tears run down her cheeks. Tomorrow, we are going to the place where she was found. The orphange was able to provide us with the address of where she was left. And on Thursday, we are touring Shanghai.

Here is a list of Ava's likes and dislikes:

Likes:

Peaches

Pears

Puzzles

Stacking cups

Cheerios

Dislikes:

Hairbows

Hats

Hairbows

Baby Dolls

Baths

I've got some work to do!

Tonight we are going to venture out to a mall about 3 blocks from our hotel. There are restaurants and stores. We need to stock up on some water and hopefully find her some fruit to eat. And rumor has it...there is a Louis Vuitton there!! It's about time to introduce my girl to LV! :)

Here are some pics of the day! Enjoy!



One more thing...we were starting to get a little concerned because she hadn't pooped for us yet. Well, nothing to worry about! I won't go into details but let's just say Ava got two baths today!

Love,

Sara, John, and Ava