Sunday, May 9, 2010

Gotcha/Sophia Day!!!!!!!!!!!

We have Sophia!!!!!! She was already at the Civil Affairs office when we got there. We walked into the hallway and I saw her right away in the next room. She was walking around the room with help from her Nannie. We watched from afar for sometime,but the director of the Orphanage asked us to come over and receive her. My hands were shaking and tears started to fill my eyes, but I had to suck it up so I didn't scare Sophia. She came right to both of us. We stopped by Walmart on the way back for a few things. We came back to the room and played with her for a few. Decided to give her a bath. She loved it. She doesn't care for her face to be wiped, but who does?!? We put her elephant jammies on her and gave her a bottle and part of a banana. She's sleeping now. She likes the white noise in the background.

Tomorrow we have to go back to the Civil Affairs office to sign some papers. The director and nannies will be there. We brought gifts to thank them. We're giving them Smoked Salmon, Chocolate covered hazelnuts, picture albums of Sophia and some Jelly Bellies. Thursday we might go to the Orphanage to visit where she has been for the past 18 months. We're waiting for permission from the Civil Affairs office.

We're very excited to have Sophia!!! She's so precious!!! She's done silly things this evening and likes to walk around the room (with help). Thank you for your prayers everyone! We love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!





6 comments:

  1. Congrats Paul & Karin! Hope you can read your comments. Your "gotcha" post is up and the pics of Sophia are great! Can't wait to hear more about your trip.

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  2. Congratulations, Paul and Karin! She is so beautiful. Thinking of you the last week and reading your post brings tears to my eyes. I'm so happy for your family! You are outstanding parents.

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  3. What a Lucky Girl! I am so excited as I read your words! :0) What happy Parents you must be! :0) Your Parents! You are a family of 3 now! Yay! Yay! God is so good! Hugs to all! :0) Bekah

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  4. I'm so overwhelmed with joy for you all! Congratulations Buttolph Family!!!!!!!! We love you!

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  5. She's just beautiful guys!!! Sososo happy for you!!!! Soak it in! and thanks for checking on Bryce for me!!

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  6. This is Fantastic! We are so happy for you and looking forward to meeting her in person! I can't imagine the overflowing joy you must be feeling! You are going to be awesome parents!

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