Monday, May 25, 2009

INTRODUCING TATE!!!!

At 4:10pm in Nanchang Jiangxi China, she was placed in my arms....
When we walked into the room, Tate was standing up between a man and a woman, This is the face that we saw.
This is the metcha moment.....

94 comments:

Tiffany said...

She is finally in your arms!!! Look at her! She's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!!!!! So, so, so happy for you!!!!!

Luna said...

Congratulations, Mama!! I'm so glad you FINALLY have your Tate!!!! She is just adorable!!! I'm just THRILLED for you!!!

chris said...

awesome!what a face!
chris,ruby,hazel

Shannon said...

Oh I'm so glad I checked in again...you have her! Tate is just the cutest!! That picture of you both is great! Congratulations to you both!

Anonymous said...

Yippeeeeee! So very happy for your family! She is beautiful!

Julie and Tess (who says baby Tate is so very cute)

Shannon said...

Was rereading and gazing at the pictures again... That is great that she is standing up! That face next to yours is saying Oh...that mommy of mine...always loving on me like this...what can ya do?! =)

Catherine said...

Oh Lisa!! Tate is beautiful and looks perfect in Mommy's arms!! Check out that adorable little smile! SOOOO happy for you!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Heh....can now give my 'refresh' button a rest. Have been checking often for updates and to see you with your adorable Tate. Congrats once again!!

Dee Anna Martin said...

What a beautiful photo MOMMY AND TATE!! CONGRATS!!!

Pug Mama said...

Picture perfect - AMEN!!!!

Suzie said...

She is beautiful!! I've been checking all morning. So, so happy for you!!!

Kramer said...

She is BEAUTIFUL!!! I have tears of joy in my eyes right now knowing that Tate is in your arms! I know you are over the moon! She looks so happy! Congrats Mom!!!!!

EJ said...

What a cutie pie!! Love the picture of Mama and Tate!! Congrats!
Ellen

Stacey said...

Yeah!!!! She is absolutely adorable! Have fun:)

kitchu said...

look at her GRIN! so happy for you!! congratulations!!

~Kristen said...

Congratulations Lisa & Tate...
She is just gorgeous and that little grin she has in the second photo is priceless!!! SO HAPPY for you both!
~Kristen

Red Sand said...

Congratulations!! What a glorious moment!

Sara said...

Awwww! Congratulations! She is so cute!

Tana said...

Oh, tears, tears! Oh - I can't believe it finally happened!! I'm an "aunt," after all this time!

Congrats, Lisa!

Kathy said...

She is beautiful and looks very good finally in your arms. Congrats!

Kim said...

BEAUTIFUL..
She is soooo CUTE..
CONGRATULATIONS..

Paulette said...

She is soooo beautiful and her eyes melt my heart. I am so happy for the 2 of you. Enjoy getting to know each other. A match made in heaven.

Allison said...

Wow, oh, WOW, is she ever beautiful!!!!! Congratulations!

Colleen said...

Oh!My!God! She is sweet!! Congratulations friend.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!!!! I am soooooo happy for you and for Tate. Happy Motherhood:)

Pink Evita said...

Congratulations. What a moment. Enjoy your trip and your your first few days together.

sandra said...

She is absolutely adorable! Congratulations to you.

shelley said...

Yea....she is finally where she belongs. It looks perfect.

Lifelike Dolls said...

I've been lurking for two years, but I have to come out of the woodwork to say congratulations on finally getting your beautiful baby girl!!!

Single Women Adopting Children said...

She is absolutely adorable!!!! I am so happy for you! Mila and I can't wait to meet her in person.

Single Women Adopting Children said...

Oh - keep sending pictures and I can't wait to see this girl in action! Video when you get a chance!

Eileen said...

What an absolutely darling face! She looks alert and healthy and ready for action!

Congratulations and best wishes on a beautiful life together.

John & Michelle said...

She looks so pleased to finally be with you...so very happy for you both!

Donna said...

Glorious! Congratulations on finally meeting your precious Tate!

Donna
Our blog: Double Happiness!

grumpy chicken's mommy said...

i don't even know you and i couldn't be happier for you! Best of luck & safe travels!

Joan said...

Tate, welcome to forever! I am so happy for you both Lisa and can't wait to hear how everything goes!

Joan, Elizabeth and Ella.

laurel said...

She is darling! You two look so much alike. It is amazing!

Susie said...

O gosh you two are perfect for each other. You look so happpy and she looks pleased as punch! Hoping this day was wonderful for you!!!!!

Johnny said...

Congrats to your dream come true!

Stacey T. said...

Congratulations!!! What a stunning moment for you!!

Jacquie said...

Congratulations, Lisa! She is a little sweetie. Looks like such a peanut! So happy for you.

Anonymous said...

Mazel tov.

Joannah said...

Oh, happy day! Congratulations and best wishes for a wonderful new life together!!!

Lisa said...

She is beautiful and I just love, love, love the picture of mother and daughter at last.

Sooo happy for you.

Lisa
in Canada

Susan said...

Congratulations, Lisa and Tate! The two of you look perfect together, and I know that photo was a loooooong time coming. Tate is one adorable little cupcake, and I wish both of you a very easy transition. Enjoy your babymoon!!

M3 said...

Oh happy happy day Lisa!!!! Congratulations and huge hugs to you both. Much love.

Abby's Mom said...

OH WOW!!! She is beautiful. Congratulations Mommie!!!

Briana's Mom said...

Congratulations - she is perfect! So beautiful! I'm so happy for you!!

Cindy said...

Happy Mother's Day Lisa! What a beautiful picture, I can see the love pouring out of you into Tate. You have a very cute family.

Special K said...

Congratulations! That is a welcome sight... :)

lora said...

She is adorable! What a joyous day to see her in your arms, Finally!!

Congratulations, MaMa!

chinamomxtwo said...

OMG! She is so damn cute!!!! COngrats!

Diana said...

Congratulations..she is beautiful!!!

Donna said...

Oh Lisa, I'm SOOO thrilled for you!! You two look great together! The look on your face says it all! What a happy moment.

Donna :)

Linda said...

Tears in my eyes looking at the beautiful picture of Mother and Daughter at last. You can just see the love. Linda

Lisa~~ said...

Just gotta love those gotcha moments, so sweet. Congrats my friend, congrats.

Doreen said...

She's beautiful! Best pic I've seen! You guys look perfect together.

Doreen in Montreal single mom to Faith-Jiangxi & Mia-Sichuan

Anonymous said...

Yippee!! Congratulations!! She is just beautiful! Can't wait to see more photos, of course. It's so reassuring to see that mammas and babies are still finding one another over there!
Hugs, Dale LID 5/24/06

C's Mom said...

Your daughter is stunning...and even more so when she is in a photo with her MAMA!

Congrats, Lisa. This has been a long, long time coming and the moment is priceless as you now know.

Kathy said...

She is adorable! Congratulations!!! I've been following your blog for many years, and I am so happy for you.

Erin said...

Beautiful! I love the little smile on her face, with her cheek snugged up against you! "Congratulations" seems like too small a word. What a lovely pair you make.

Alyson and Ford said...

Beautiful, she's gorgeous, those eyes!! Congratulations Mommy!

Happy Memorial Day!

Alyzabeth's Mommy for Eight Months!
Forever Family Day 09/16/08
Service to Children www.fumch.org

bella said...

Congratulations to Tate and her Momma! You are a beautiful and perfect Pair.

Rhonda said...

Congratulations!

Sarah's proud Mama said...

SOOO Happy for you! FINALLY to have your precious Tate in YOUR arms!! She's breath-taking! Congratulations!
Robin

Headmeister said...

Congrats mama!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Samantha said...

Oh so happy for you, she is just precious!

Tracy said...

She is wonderful! Congrats

a Tonggu Momma said...

Oh my lands, you can tell this little cutie is a Poyang baby! Congratulations - she is finally in your arms.

Liz and Ava said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful!
Love the pic of the two of you together!

Tracy, Justin and Loren said...

My husband and I traveled with Julie in 2006 to China to get our adorable girls-Loren and Tess, respectively. I was on Julie's blog today and read about your wonderful and exciting news! I just had to go to your blog and see your pictures. So happy for you! It brings back such wonderful feelings of love, joy and happiness. May God continue to bless you and Tate.
Tracy H. (friend of Julie and Tess)

4D said...

Congratulations!!! What lovely. lovely pictures. I am SO happy for you.

She is simply scrumptious!

Keep smilin!

Marji said...

Oh Lisa, we just got back home from a quick trip up to Idaho and I flipped on the computer before even putting my purse down. Many congratulations, we're so happy for you, your expression certainly says all that needs to be said about that.

Marji and the girls

Sherri said...

Oh my goodness is she ever so Beautiful!! Congratulations!!

Unknown said...

Congrats, Lisa. Her eyes are so expressive. You look over the moon with happiness.

Best wishes,

Theresa

Kayce said...

Oh God is SO good! Congratulations Lisa! Snuggle that girl up!

Laurie said...

What a beauty she is! Congrats Mama and Tate!

Beeb said...

Melts my heart - little cherub :)

Donna said...

How wonderful...you look like you were totally meant for each other. I just love her big eyes and chubby little cheeks!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! She is such a precious little girl....just beautiful.....so sweet to see her in your arms!! Enjoy every minute:)

Best wishes!

Lisa

The Brown Family said...

She's beautiful!

I'm so glad to see her ponytail intact!

She is so beautiful, I am so happy for you!

Love
Kim

Sarah said...

Congratulations! Tate is as beautiful as her pictures were before she was in your arms!

Enjoy these first hours with your beautiful girl memorizing everything there is about her!

Michelle said...

Yay! Love the picture of you two!

Congratulations!!

Shelley said...

I LOVE it! Congratulations Lisa! Tate is absolutely gorgeous.

Jewels of My Heart said...

Priceless....
Congratulations!!!!
and now the absolute, pure joy floods in and washes away all of the pain and heartache of waiting all of these years to hold your child in your arm..... Oh, how she was worth the wait. Oh, how you are so thankful that you had to wait because the Lord's timing is perfect and YOUR Tate is now in your arms...
But, oh, how you are thankful that the wait is OVER!
This is what I am thinking is going through your heart and mind.... I know it was through mine.
I am so happy for you both.
It is just wonderful to see beautiful Tate in her Mommy's arms.

Jake said...

Wonderful! Congratulations, Mommy!

Shannon said...

Congrats! She is absolutely gorgeous and you look radiantly in love. It's awesome, isn't it?!

Mendy said...

Oh my! She is adorable and love her cheeks! Congratulations!

Lisa said...

Congratulations!!!! She is precious! You look sooooo happy.

Big, big congratulations!!!!

Snowflowers Mum said...

beautiful! what a cutie!

Deb said...

Congratulations Lisa! Tate is so adorable.....I can't believe how much she looks like Sophie as a baby. Enjoy every minute of this journey! It is certainly one you will never forget! Many blessings to you both!!

Deb said...

Congratulations Lisa! Tate is so adorable.....I can't believe how much she looks like Sophie as a baby. Enjoy every minute of this journey! It is certainly one you will never forget! Many blessings to you both!!

Lost and Found said...

I didn't realize you were there already!!! OMG she is beautiful and looks like you're both doing GREAT. She'll be an MJ girl in no time. Be well and enjoy every moment. When you get to GZ shop at Ladybug and ask for Jean. She'll take good care of you.

OziMum said...

Oh-oh-oh!!!! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Tate is Tate-a-licious indeed!

CONGRATULATIONS LISA! You are finally a full-fledged Mama!

andrea said...

she is so beautiful!

congratulations on your beauty!