Sunday, September 03, 2006




We're Home and Adjusting Well

After a very long flight home with a very restless baby, we made it to Sacramento and Maya was welcomed by her four smitten big brothers at the airport. It was sweet to see them just looking at her and talking to her. She is one loved and doted on little princess!!

We are adjusting well, not much sleeping is going on right now, but we are hanging in. Maya seems more and more comfortable with her new surroundings each day. She has definetely attached to me, which makes her dad a tad bit sad, but we are pleased she attached to one of us and turns to me when she is overwhelmed or getting scared.

We already can't imagine life with out her, she is constantly on the move and turns circles in your arms to see the world around her. It is great to see her viewing the world for the first time, everything is just new and exciting for her. She loves little children which comes from her up-bringing at Chung Yi where they let the older children interact with the babies. She is facinated with faces and will reach out to touch almost anyone's face. She is laughing and smiling more and more each day. She is just perfect!

Above: Everyone seeing her for the first time...check out Grandma!

Jake with his sister "who is not just in a picture anymore"

Grandma and Maya

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow... what a great homecoming!!!! Is that one of your mom's with their hand over their mouth??? That is so cute!!!LOL. Congrats. It is nice to see you back here in Good ole U.S. of A.

Anonymous said...

So glad all is going well and the kids are adjusting to each other. Hope the sleep gets worked out soon!!! She is a beauty, just like the boys.

Jan

Katrina said...

We're so happy you made it home safe with Maya. We can't wait to meet her, she is gorgeous.

Love,
Kevin, Katrina boys & ?

Anonymous said...

YAHOO!!

We love her so much already! We especially love these new photos where she is with the family, I know your Mom is so in love with her (as is everyone else!)Can't wait to get some one-on-one time with her, she is just such a sweetie! Can't believe how well she is doing, so curious and eager to explore everything!! Sending tons and tons of love! Carrie

Annie said...

What happy pictures! How exciting that she's home at last. I love the picture of Jake holding her. He looks so happy to finally hold his baby sister.

Anonymous said...

Look at your beautiful joyful family!! She fits in absolutely perfectly. It gives me goosebumps to think about your boys just loving her to pieces!! I love what you wrote about Maya interacting with older children. My niece and nephew are already so excited about their baby cousin, so that is fabulous news for us!! We are definitely still praying for you guys!!!

Anonymous said...

Dave and Janalee -

Congratulations! What wonderfully fun and exciting news. I am so excited for you. I love the pictures. Maya is a doll!

Love,
Christine (Fewkes) Layton

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness! I'm so excited for you and your family! Congratulations and she is absolutely beautiful!

Tanya and Tim Richardson & sons

Anonymous said...

It's so good to see everyone home and hear that things are going well. You all look great!!

Jen S.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! It is so great to see you all together - what wonderful homecoming photos! -Lynne B