Oh my!!!! 38 beautiful pictures of our sweet Lucy Mei!!
We knew the orphanage had agreed to send a few photos from her "party", but 38?!!! Wow.
Totally unexpected and all unbelievably precious!!! What a surprise!!
Ann at Red Thread China emailed the photos early this morning. We sent a birthday care care package and birthday cake! -- and what a birthday cake it was!!!
Orphanages typically include a few children to celebrate with the birthday child when a birthday cake care package is sent (normally, birthdays are not recognized in the orphanage). It's a rare occurrence, and as you can see, the kiddos look confused (could it be the huge flame?)....but ready to eat!
Cute, cute, cute, cute!!!
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| Loving the candle!! Jack thought the "cupcake" was on fire!! |
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The little guy on the right is cracking me up! Love his expressions! :)
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| What a beautiful picture of the nannies. Warms my heart.... |
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| The nannies look so sweet and happy! Notice Lucy Mei's nanny helping her cut the cake! Awwww..... |
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| Fruit topped cakes are very common....looks yummy! |
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| LOVE this photo!!! |
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| Poor little friend....I'm thinking he is NOT happy that Lucy is getting first piece! :( |
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| Love that our girl is not afraid of getting messy!! |
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| Pretty girl.... |
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| Cute shoes :) |
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Ellie was soooo happy there was a cherry on Lucy's cake!
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| Notice the cake box on the right says "Happy Birthday".... :) |
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| Love this one too! All the expressions are priceless!!! |
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| Another great one!!! |
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| Not quite finished! |
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| Sharing with a friend! :0 |
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I love this one! I know this little guy's Mama!!!....we met through the orphanage's yahoo group and we're with the same agency.....AND our paperwork is in the exact same place (meaning we may travel with them!!!)
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| Doesn't appear to be a big fan of the Dragon fruit or the cherry. Really, why bother? |
So incredibly thankful to have these treasured photos and a glimpse into her life, her friends and her nannies and of course, her 2nd Birthday!!!
Lucy Mei looks happy and content - not shy or timid or afraid - and she appears to be a healthy eater :) But, most importantly, she appears to be loved and well cared for. We are so very, very thankful!!!
The email from Ann also included these 4 photos dated 5/18/12....loving the bonus pictures!!!....notice her color coordinated shoes and outfit?! What a cutie pie!!!
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| Awwww, seriously. Love this photo. How incredibly stinkin' cute she is! Oh my!!!! |
Our little pumpkin is getting so big! She's breathtakingly beautiful. Lucy Mei, we can't wait to meet you baby girl. Happy 2nd Birthday. We love you the whole world. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Mommy, Daddy, Sam, Ellie, Jack and Ben
