A couple of wonderful pictures of our Sweet Girl taken by a good friend!

These pictures were taken a couple of months ago by another adoptive parent on a special visit to Abbie's Orphanage.

We are truly blessed to have these, and so many other precious pictures of Abbie. Policies are constantly changing in China in regards to picture taking and orphanage visits. Although often sad for adoptive families who hope to thank the caregivers in person and see where their children lived the first part of their lives, the policies are good because they protect the safety and well being of the beautiful children in their care. They also allow the caregivers to focus their time on what is most important; ensuring the children receive good nutrition, medical care as needed, nurturing and stimulation. Having had the opportunity to visit Lucy's orphanage in 2005, I can tell you that the caregivers do a wonderful job and love the children as their own! We are forever grateful to Lucy's foster family (the Zhang Family) and Abbie's Ayi (a special name for the caregivers, translated as "Auntie" in Mandarin) for the selfless love they have given to our daughters.