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Tuesday, July 20, 2010 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Today we will be celebrating Sienna Grace’s fifth birthday! Much has happened since we came home from China in March.  A little over four months ago! Sienna has blossomed here as we prayed she would. She is beautiful on the inside and out. When I look back, it is amazing how far we have traveled together! In April we made the decision to have Sienna join Ruby at pre-school. This ended up being a wonderful decision. She loved going to school, and she learned so much in a short period of time. Not only did she thrive in this group setting, her English improved very quickly. By the time the girls had their final pre-school program at the end of May, Sienna was singing every song and doing every action. It was amazing! Her English is fantastic! We have witnessed English Immersion first hand! She understands everything now, and can communicate beautifully with us. Unfortunately, she does not want to speak Chinese anymore, so we are trying not to push her. Our desire is for her to keep it! Having three girls has been crazy. Everyone is finding their way and their place! Ruby has had the biggest adjustment. She loves Sienna, but sharing her entire world has been a process. When the two of them are getting along, it is precious. Daily they are playing house, Detective Ruby and Sienna, Polly Pockets, or some other fun game. It is a blessing to see them become friends and sisters! They will go to pre-school together again in the fall. Sienna continues to adore Ainsley. There will always be a special bond between these two girls! We have been blessed with a daughter who easily adapts to new situations. She has done well at Sunday school, and Pre-School activities. She likes social settings. She is also very smart, very focused, and fun! My prediction is that we have a budding surgeon in our home. She has such a tender heart when someone is sick or hurt! I love this about her. It goes so beautifully with her spicy and brave side. There are so many amazing things about Sienna Grace. I think Sienna has adjusted and bonded in such a healthy way to our family. She loves us. Especially her Mama! And, of course, we are crazy about her! When Jeff is gone she wants to know where he is… If she is hurt, she wants me to call him immediately. It is adorable! We have come a long way together since those first days in Changsha. She talks about that time now. She remembers a lot, and we are learning so much about her life there. Thankfully, she was loved in China, and she knows that! Do you remember Sienna’s best friend in China? If not, you can read about her in the “Journey to Sienna Grace tab” here. We have now seen Shaelee twice, and it has been beyond priceless. These two little girls are truly best friends! Sienna’s health has been good! We have been so pleased with our choices for her medical care. In June Sienna had dental work done. We are so thankful for how well it went. She looks beautiful, and she feels better! Her Thalassemia has been very manageable. We see her doctor on a monthly basis and we are on a treatment plan. We are very encouraged by how well she is doing overall! I could go on and on about the miracles I have witnessed in four months with our new daughter. God has faithfully been with us, as we have become a family of five. So I close my last post on Sienna’s website with a grateful heart! Thankful for the opportunity to record our journey here at MAW! Thankful for all of the prayers that have been said for our family since the day we decided to go back to China! Thankful to be celebrating her birthday with her! And, so incredibly thankful for the little girl who tells us she is happy here! When Sienna sweetly tells you she loves you, your heart melts! We love you too, Sienna Grace. Happy Happy Birthday! Blessings, Diana & Jeff

Sienna's New Smile Daddy and his girls! Photo Shoot with Mom in Chicago Best Friends re-united in Chicago! Sienna Grace - Age 5 (taken July 18th)

The Car Sienna Wants!

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