Adoption Day, 2012

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Today we celebrated the five years since we adopted Ros. It's a total cliche, but it feels like the time has just flown by, but also like Ros has always been a part of our family.

We spent the morning and afternoon with one of the other families we travelled to China with, and considering we hadn't seen them since last year, it was extraordinary how well Ros and their daughter got on. There was no ten minute evaluation period like there is when she's sizing up other kids these days, they just hugged and started running around the house together, squealing.

The other dad is a fab photographer, and this is one of the pics he took today:


Thought I'd put up a few pics of Ros, over the years.



The first picture of Ros we ever saw, as a rather scared looking six-month-old.


In Beijing, still looking a bit suspicious of these new parental types.


Adoption day 2008, totally adjusted to life in Canada, and ready for her close-up.


Easter 2010, enjoying her favourite candy, jelly beans!

Comments

[sunray45.livejournal.com]

OMG! That first photo is really stunning. She is a very beautiful little girl. It's lovely that Ros and the other little girl get on so well too. They'll be lifelong friends.

I can't believe all that time has gone by either, but you have a very happy family now.

*HUGS* to all of you.

[lilithilien.livejournal.com]

I can't believe five years has passed so quickly - I remember your posts before you got her, so full of excitement about how your life was going to change.

And I'm so happy for you and your family. She's a gorgeous little girl!!

[miwahni.livejournal.com]

She is just adorable! That black and white pic is like a work of art, it's lovely.
Time flies by and they grow up so quickly, she'll be off on her own before you know it. These are good memories now to treasure in the future.

[krisserci5.livejournal.com]

I remember talking to you at Escapade before you left for China, I can't believe time has flown by. Pic by friend is just beautiful.

[togsos.livejournal.com]

the first photo is absolutley stunning, she is a seriously beautiful child.

[kanders07.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful little girl. She's really growing up. Jelly beans were my favorite too.

[graculus.livejournal.com]

How on earth can it be 5 years already? Here's to many many more equally happy years for your family. :)

[kayberrisford.livejournal.com]

Oh what beautiful pics :D 'Other dad' is definitely a great photographer, and I have to compliment Ros on her taste for green tops in the last two pics (it's probably a coincidence, but it made me smile, because at that stage I loved the color green, and would have worn nothing else if I could get away with it!)

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Where have five years gone? I can remember the posts before you got her and how excited you were.

That first picture is utterly stunning - she is one beautiful little girl.

Thank you for sharing her five years.

[asilia.livejournal.com]

Wow, what a beautiful girl you have there!!!

[just-ann-now.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[moth2fic.livejournal.com]

What lovely photos! Thanks for sharing! That first one is fabulous - you can almost touch the textures of her hair and clothes.

I have another friend on my f'list who has adopted from China. Her little boy is almost exactly the same age (just 4) as my grandson ( birthdays within a few days of each other) so I'm following his progress avidly.

Ros has clearly adapted to being Canadian with no problems and seems to be a gloriously happy little girl. I love hearing about her.

Happy Easter to all of you!

[norfolkdumpling.livejournal.com]

Congratulations to you all on your anniversary!

What a beautiful picture of Ros. I'm so glad that you all found each other five years ago ♥

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

What a gorgeous little girl! And it sounds as if she's doing really well. You are truly blessed. :-)

[angel-ci5.livejournal.com]

What gorgeous pics of a beautiful little girl! The black and white photo of her is stunning!
Congratulations to you all on such a special anniversary!

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

The photos are lovely - it's great that you all have each other, and from what you have posted about Ros' growth and accomplishments over the years it's heartwarming to see how proud you are of her and how very much loved she is!

[potztausend.livejournal.com]

The first pic is a great piece of art! The second pic is so touching - she looks scared, like you wrote, but there is also a very deep sadness in her eyes. A small child should never look like that, it hurts to look at such a picture...

It's great there is a happy ending, and it seems to me you and your daughter do each other good ;-).

[halotolerant.livejournal.com]

Happy Adoption Day! *g* How great to happen to have someone around who can do gorgeous photos like that top one - I love the colour ones too, but there's something so nice about a really good quality B&W.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Oh, P, how sweet. What a treasure, even when she's on a rage. :) Thank you for showing me these. The new picture is absolutely amazing. You'd think it was an expensive photo shoot.

[solosundance.livejournal.com]

The pictures of Ros are both touching and beautiful. What a lovely anniversary to celebrate - congrats to you and your family ♥

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

Congratulations to all of you ♥

I love all the photos, but that first one is stunning. She's beautiful - well, of course she is *slaps self* - but it shines through in that photo. Thank you for sharing it, and her, with us.

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

Congratulations to you and your family on such a great anniversary. ♥

That first photo is stunning.

[st-crispins.livejournal.com]

She has come such a long way. What a lovely photo, too!

Many good wishes to you all! Way to go, mom!

[agentxpndble.livejournal.com]

She's so beautiful - I'm glad you found each other.

[agentxpndble.livejournal.com]

:::giggle::: Your icon is *fabulous*.