Friday, October 16, 2009

IT IS OFFICIAL!

Yesterday was a very busy day. We spent all morning at the Civil Affairs office being interviewed by different officials, etc. to finalize the adoption. Maggie is now officially a Gilmartin. Today, Saturday is a free day and we are getting ready to go to a local park to play and get some sunshine. Maggie is doing well overall and in spite of a few meltdowns (wow does this little peanut have a temper), she is adjusting well to her new family. Molly is also doing well except when Maggie has a meltdown, Molly is not very happy. She does not understand that Maggie is trying to tell us something and because this is all new, we have not been able to figure it out at times. All in all, things could not be going any better. We are enjoying our time but know that it will not be too long before we are ready to come home. We have attached some more pictures taken yesterday, a few with Paul and Maggie - what an incredible dad he is, so so so great!!!!!!








12 comments:

Tiffanie said...

Congratulations to the Entire Gilmartin Team!!!!
It's so precious to see your first photos. Looks like a family honeymoon!!! how wonderful. Can't wait to meet Miss Maggie. Much love! tiff

Nadra said...

She is officially a Gilmartin girl now...complete with hair accessories :) So, so cute. Love all of the pictures. Molly looks like such a good big sister....love her heels. Thanks for the update on the Gilmartin family.

Love and hugs!!! Nad, Charlie, Ian and Drew

to stay grounded or to take flight? said...

Oh my goodness!!!! This is so amazing and magical! Zack's giving me a hard time right now b/c it's brought tears to my eyes! I'm just so happy for you all! Maggie has such a beautiful smile, and Molly looks like she is going to be a FANTASTIC big sister! :) I love the picture of Molly carrying Maggie - too cute! Thanks so much for taking the time to share all of this with us! We love you all!!!! Julie

Canada to China and back! said...

Congrats! What a beautiful family of 4! She is lovely I love the picture of her sleeping, so peaceful!
Blessings,
Kim

Dakota3 said...
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Dakota3 said...

Congratulations on your new daughter Maggie! Both of your girls are so cute!

Best wishes,
Cindy

LID for China
April 20, 2006

Happy Mama and Papa said...

I just cant get over how healthy Maggie looks! She must have had an awesome foster mom.

I love the photo of her sleeping...she's so cute and dresses so well!

Cheers, Kim

Laurie & Jeff said...

Molly must be so proud of the headband & sundress! Is it warm there? Enjoy your free time! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
Love, The Keeleys xoxo

Koeninger3 said...

Maggie is so cute. She must really love all of you. Her smile tells it all. Enjoy your time together in China.
Kestle,Mandy, and Chris

tulsamom said...

How long did it take Molly to get Maggie all dolled up? :) So cute. She looks like her stylist in the picture where she is fixing her dress. So cute!

Cindy

abhari10 said...

I couldn't help it, as soon as I started reading and saw the fantastic pictures of your family I started to cry and my 3 boys all got worried about it, then embarrassed for me!
You guys will have the best Xmas ever this year, and from now on.
Stephanie, do you already see a difference in how busy it gets when you go from one to two kiddos?
We wish you a very safe trip back and can't wait to see you all.
All our love and prayers of happiness.
Anne and Ramin

Alyson and Ford said...

Congratulations! Happy Forever Family Day! Your daughters are beautiful!!
Enjoy your time in China.

Alyzabeth's Mommy