Today, we're celebrating three years that our sweet Emily was placed forever in our arms. I can't believe how fast the time has gone by and how much Emily has changed. She continues to amaze us in all facets of her life. She is such a social, smart, funny little girl. We have been so blessed by this amazing angel.
While we were in China, I made a point to purchase 16 years worth of gifts to give to Emily on her Forever Family days. Some of the gifts are just small, cutesy things (panda puppets, combs) but others are a little more elaborate (China tea set, pearls, embroidery). We hadn't even met Emily, and I had already purchased an embroidered hankerchief for her to carry on her wedding day (her province is known for its embroidery). (I like to plan ahead:) This year, we gave her a panda purse, a brocade heart mirror, and a small embroidered jewelry box--she's very into her girlie accessories now.
We started the day with Emily preparing a breakfast picnic for us: pizza and cake. The remainder of the day, we decorated the house for Christmas and ran errands. For dinner, we went out for Chinese with Uncle Jeff & Aunt Cherie (Uncle Fun & Aunt Sensible).
** One of Emily's oldest and dearest friends, Iris, is also celebrating her Forever Family Day today too. We love you, sweatheart!! We're so happy you're a part of Emily's life!! **
** You're especially in my thoughts today, Dad!!! Wishing you could have met this incredible angel of ours and wishing she could have met her Mommy's incredible father! Love you & miss you! **
5 comments:
Happy Family Day to your beautiful family. Emily's smile just says it all. Such an angel- I know you are all enjoying this special family weekend and giving thanks for your sweet girl.
Happy Happy Family Day, Em!
Love Grace and Maddie
Dave and Kerry too
Thank you for your call to wish us a Happy family day!! Iris loved it and couldn't stop saying how much she misses Emily all day ;) We love you guys and are so grateful to have your family a part of ours too! Emily and Iris - oh boy are we amazingly blessed and so in trouble all at the same time ;)
Happy Family day!
I love seeing the difference between that first day and now.
Wow, Emily was such a teeny little peanut!
She is beautiful.
Happy Family Day! Sounds like you had a wonderfully fun family day celebration. Emily is such a beautiful, happy girl with a smile that just lights up a room.
Happy Family Day!!!! So glad you were able to celebrate with your little girl! Love the pics of your smiley, silly, beautiful girl!!!! And seriously - you did a great job shopping for her gifts!!!
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