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MAYA'S ADOPTION JOURNEY

WELCOME TO MY JOURNEY TO BRING MY DAUGHTER, MAYA GRACE HOME FROM GUATEMALA. DURING THIS JOURNEY I HAVE STUMBLED OVER MANY MOUNTAINS ONLY TO BUILD MY FAITH. THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF THE HARDEST JOURNEY'S OF MY LIFE AND IT HAS THE GREATEST PRIZE AT THE END. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THEM TO PLACE MY DAUGHTER IN MY ARMS FOREVER. MY DREAMS WILL THEN BE REALITY!!!

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Friday, December 22, 2006

HERE IS MY DAUGHTER!!!

MOMMY AND MAYA BY THE CHRISTMAS IN THE LOBBY OF THE CROWNE PLAZA!!!
MAYA POSING IN HER FAVORITE OUTFIT, NOTHING!!!
HOLLY AND GIA, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!!! SHE LOVED THE PAPER!!
SHE IS SO HAPPY ON THIS ONE. HER AUNT DEBORAH SENT THIS OUTFIT FOR HER FOR CHRISTMAS. I LOVE HER IN PURPLE. WELL, I ADORE HER IN ANYTHING. SHE SMILES SO MUCH!!
THIS OUTFIT WAS SENT BY MY AUNTIE ELLIE AND ANGELENA. IT FINALLY FITS HER.

WE HAD A VERY GOOD NIGHT LAST NIGHT. MAYA WENT TO BED AT 10 PM AND GOT UP AT 4 AM FOR A BOTTLE AND THEN BACK TO SLEEP UNTIL 7 AM. I HAVE MANY MORE PICTURES. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD A FASHION SHOW THIS MORNING. WE HAVE DONE 4 OUTFITS AND IT IS ONLY 8 AM. SHE REALLY DOESN'T MIND AT ALL. SHE IS A VERY HAPPY BABY!! I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THAT. I HAVE HAD HER ALMOST 12 HOURS AND SHE HAS NOT CRIED AT ALL. I DID SOME REALLY CUTE CHRISTMAS PICTURES LAST NIGHT. I TRY AND POST MORE LATER TODAY. I HAVE NOT DOWNLOADED THOSE YET. I WOULDN'T WANT TO BORE ANYONE. ENJOY THE PICS AND HAVE A GREAT DAY.

15 Comments:

  • At 7:47 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    OMG... She is beautiful! Actually... BOTH OF YOU look Beautiful!!!!!!

    Merry Christmas... And I bet, you didn't have to sit on Santa's Lap to get that Present!!!!

    AND!!! When you get back, we need to talk about ALL THAT CANDY!!! Starting her young I see!!!

    HUGS and Enjoy!!!

    Love Ellie & Angelena!!!

    PS... Angelena's Outfit is still to big! I will take a picture and post it for you!!!

     
  • At 7:53 AM, Blogger JuJu - said…

    PLEASE GIVE MY DEAR SWEET ILSE A BIG HUG AND BIG KISS FROM ME - TELL HER I MIS HER SOO MUCH AND CHUCK ALSO! YOU HAVE TO HUG AND KISS THEM FROM THE MCKENZIE CREW!!!

    juLIA

     
  • At 8:22 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    She's too cute! When she's home you HAVE to bring her to Disney! I can't travel with twins and Luke... if you see Sophie tell her Mommy & Daddy love her!

     
  • At 8:39 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    She's adorable!! Oh how much fun you must be having?!!!

     
  • At 8:55 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Oh my heavens...she is absolutely perfect! What a beautiful, sweet, happy baby! How awesome!

     
  • At 9:14 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Bore us???? No way!! She is just precious and I know this will be the best Christmas ever!!

     
  • At 9:21 AM, Blogger Krystal said…

    She is so beautiful!!!! I love the last outfit, too cute :) Have a Merry Christmas -- hey, how could you not??

     
  • At 9:52 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    She is just PERFECT!!!!! What an angel you have there!!! I just want to kiss those cheeks and hug her!!!!! I loved when you said you have been playing like two kids all morning!!!! You are the best mommy Ginger!!!!! I bet Maya is loving this time with you!!!!! What a special Christmas even though you are in Guatemala!!!!!

     
  • At 11:52 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I'm so happy for you Ginger.

    I love the pink outfit. She looks like a princess in it.


    Dottie

     
  • At 3:42 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Finally able to comment!! Bogger has been misbehaving!
    She is sooooo adorable Ginger. Oh my how cute she is. Thanks for the email!
    Wow, I am so happy just looking at her, you look so happy holding her in your arms!
    I especially love the last outfit (all pink!).
    Oh I am so very very happy for you!!!

     
  • At 4:19 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    OOOOH-She's so darn cute. Mackenzie has the same outfit (the last pic) waiting for her in her room at home. Enjoy your visit. Soak in every moment with your angel. Tell Chuck and Ilse the Walker's send their love.

    Megan

     
  • At 4:28 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Glad you are having a great time. Maya looks very happy. Enjoy your time!

     
  • At 5:11 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    SO cute. What a pretty, pretty girl. Gee, and smile or something, will you :) You're practically floating in that picture.

    Congrats- she is gorgeous.

     
  • At 6:13 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    She's beautiful! Enjoy!

     
  • At 4:01 AM, Blogger Sig said…

    Bore anyone? Are you crazy??
    Sheis so cute! ANd you'll have to tell me where you got the cammo outfit from :)

     

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