(Tuesday, November 24)
Well, eventually we ended up waking our little sleepy head! We actually had the webcam posting live so our girls at home could 'see' Hannah awake!

I was prepared for her to be rather disappointed and upset waking up to the reality that she is still with us. But, honestly, we woke her up and she just studied us and then I lifted her up and she didn't cry. Relief! She didn't appreciate being changed right away, but we had no other choice due to our appointment at Civil Affairs this morning. We quickly rushed downstairs, and sat at a table that hadn't even been cleaned. We hurried Hannah through some breakfast and took the rest for the road. I so hated rushing her this morning. And I would have preferred to let her waken naturally, but this wasn't an option today! She was a good sport! Kevin and I each ate in about 2 minutes flat.

We drove back over to the building we were in yesterday. We were there for a total of approx. 2 hours. All went smoothly. We did the paperwork and saw the orphanage director. We didn't have a chance to ask for the address of Hannah's Foster mother. I had mentioned our wanting to meet with her to our guide but we haven't heard if this would be possible. I have mixed feelings about this really. I originally thought that it would be a good idea for sake of closure, but at the same time she is doing soincredibly well so far that I do not want to mix her up in any way. From what our guide said it sounds complicated to arrange this, so perhaps I will talk with her this afternoon about requesting for her address instead so that we can send her pictures/updates in the mail. She has taken such wonderful care of Hannah, and she has been in her care since she was one month old. I can only imagine how much she must miss this beautiful little soul.... I would love the chance to keep in touch if she would also like this.

Anyway, while Kevin did the paperwork and extras for the other families (he is our group leader) Hannah Faith and I snuggled and played. She was talking up a storm with me and laughing out loud. She loves to play but is a gentle little one.

After Civil Affairs we went to the Notary and Kev went with our guide and others to the bank. After that it was back to our hotel. We got back for lunch and fed Hannah some congee, fruit and attempted yet again, some formula. No luck. We are going to buy her Nestle today as this is what they told us this morning that she drinks. So, we shall set out after naptime or tonight on an adventure for formula!

After lunch I laid Hannah down into her crib and she started to cry. I rubbed her chest and within maybe 40 seconds she was sound asleep. That was at 12 and it is now 1:30pm. This afternoon we are going to our guide's room at 3 pm so that she can translate some documents for us and then we are going back to her room at 4:30 to meet with a woman who may make us some silk outfits.

I was looking through the papers they gave to us yesterday. Hannah Faith has progress reports going back to one month old and the last was in October. Each progress report says what she is doing developmentally and her routine etc. at that time. It also describes her growth and nutrition. The best part is that each report has a picture!!!!!!!!!! What an incredible gift this is... And it looks as though Hannah had the chickenpox in June. There is another little one in our group who has them now. When she met her parents on Monday, they were quite surprised to see her arrive bathing in pox! Poor little pumpkin. She is doing really well though and her family is so wonderful. As for the reports, in October it says that she weighed 21 pounds. I think she is pretty tiny. She is currently wearing 12-18 months.

Stay tuned.... xoxox