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September 8, 2006
Friday,
September 8, 2006
It has only been two months since Annabel was placed in our
arms, but it seems much longer. After some trial and error, we
have adjusted to being a family of four. Annabel has been so
flexible and easy that it really has gone quite smoothly. She
sleeps on a very regular schedule, eats like a champ and is, in
general, a happy and well-adjusted baby. Every change that she
faced, she took in stride. She is such a joy!
All too quickly, our social calendar was full and the pace was
hectic once again. Soon after our arrival home, our friends
threw a beautiful shower in Annabel’s honor. The theme was
Chinese and all of Anna’s favorite foods were served. We then
baptized her on Steve’s birthday and, as a result of the
combined events, we had quite a turn out of friends and family.
She got the opportunity to meet quite a few of her relatives.
Annabel did not know how to crawl when we received her. We had
some challenges addressing her desire to be active since she was
neither crawling nor walking. She was used to a walker in China
as a means to get around, but that style of walker is dangerous
and is not available in the US . Fortunately, she began crawling
pretty quickly and is now also walking (when she is feeling
brave). We are soaking in all of her achievements and she is
always so proud of herself.
We have established a morning routine – both Mia and Annabel
like to have warm milk/formula first thing in the morning. So
before Steve leaves for work in the morning he gets each of them
a sippy/bottle which they drink together. Andrea is still
working on getting her coffee delivered at the same time. The
girls share a room which is working out quite well and I believe
is strengthening their relationship. Annabel says dada, mama and
is occasionally saying jie jie (for Mia). She has become such an
integral member of the family in such a short period of time and
we feel that our family is truly blessed to have her.
Sadly, this is our last posting. Thank you so much for following
along with this momentous event in our lives. It has made such a
big difference that so many of our friends and family read the
website and have insight on Annabel’s unique personal history -
I think that will serve her well in her life. On a final note,
we are trying to minimize the usage of the word adoption as it
relates to Annabel. Not because we believe it has a negative
connotation, but because we do not want it to be something that
defines her. Thanks for your support in that regard.
Much Love,
The Horvath Family |
Our Sweet Annabel
At her shower, Annabel is more interested
in the ribbon and wrapper than the gift inside
Annabel's Baptism
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Annabel with some of her new cousins
The girls with their morning beverage
Sisters
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