One month of forever.....

This week marked the ONE MONTH anniversary of our Gotcha Day with the Mary!  Although it seems like our trip to China was forever ago, time is really flying.  Our girl has made SO much progress  these last five weeks.....

THEN, she preferred to lay down to play...... NOW, she walks EVERYWHERE.
THEN, she ate like there might not be food later..... NOW, she paces herself a bit more.
THEN, she played only with hard toys...... NOW, she cuddles and rocks her babies and stuffed friends.
THEN, she didn't really know HOW to play..... NOW, she can work a toyroom like a pro.
THEN, she wasn't really concerned with whether or not we were there..... NOW, she doesn't want us to leave the room.
THEN, she was shy and quiet..... NOW, she is full of personality and babbles CONSTANTLY.

She is growing and learning and doing so well.  We are so very thankful and humbled to be a part of her world.

In celebration of our One Month Gotcha Day Anniversary, we've put together a little something for your viewing pleasure.  Here's just a small glimpse of our journey to our girl..... it's long, but it serves as our memory...... and what a sweet memory it is!

Gotcha, Mary!


OH!  And there's also a bonus video (much shorter!) .... the BLOOPERS version!

Gotcha, Mary! BLOOPERS!!


I've said this before, but it bears saying again..... THANK YOU for your love, prayers, and encouragement as we embarked on this remarkable season in our lives.

You are Mary's VILLAGE.... and what a precious one you are!

Happy One Month Gotcha Anniversary, Mary Powell.  You fit right in, you DARLING THING you.