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Friday, February 19, 2010 We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life. But those who make their journey home across time & miles, growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us by God's very own hands. ~Kristi Larson As of two days ago on February 17, 2010 we have been home from China for two months. It is hard to believe that so much time has gone by since our journey to China. So much has happened, even since our last update. Caroline is doing great in her home. She does many more things now and is starting to actually walk around. She expresses herself clearly by shaking her head “yes” and “no” to tell us what she wants to do, she clearly says “mama”, “bye bye” and imitates other things we say like “thank you” and “uh uh” for “no”. She loves to play and is really a very bright and happy little girl. Last week we went to our agency’s Chinese New Year party. All the girls (even mommy) wore their silk dresses from China. Caroline loved the Dragon dance. Over the weekend we celebrated Valentine’s Day with dinner from our favorite restaurant and Caroline tried some of the food - she especially liked sweet potato fries. We had a snow day last week and Daddy and Ryan built a snowman. Caroline came outside for a little while to see the snow and she even went down to the beach for some fresh air. Caroline has adjusted so well. She wakes up with a smile everyday, loves her puppies, plays all different games, and gives hugs and kisses to the family. Unfortunately everyone has resumed their hectic schedules of school and work and left behind our extended winter vacation, but it is always so nice to come home to Caroline Mei’s smiling face. It is cold and snowy so we anxiously await the day that we can go outside and enjoy the beautiful spring weather with her and all that the season has to offer. Right now Caroline is getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day and a visit from the Easter Bunny and later in the season she will have her 2nd birthday. As we look back on our trip to China we feel so very blessed for our new daughter and sister. We are thankful for the memories of our trip and we are looking forward to new memories and experiences with our Caroline Mei. And thank you for a house full of people I love. Amen. ~Ward Elliot Hour

Yay! It’s the Chinese New Year! Watching “Wonder Pets” and winding down. Puppy love Caroline’s first snowman

Down by the bay


Swinging with my sister


I’m too cold to move


Don’t let go yet Alison- I’m not ready.


I finally have a sprout!


I am getting sleepy


You big kids are so funny!

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