WooooHoooooo! We got the call today at 12:46! Her name is Xiao Tian Xia. The Chinese put the last name first and often will double the second part of the first name as a nickname. So, our baby may be known as Xia Xia (pronounced like Zsa Zsa, as in Gabor!). Isn't that cute? Her birthday is May 10, 2007 so she is just shy of 7 months old. She is in Hunan Province at the Zhuzhou Social Welfare Institute for Children. The referral papers are being sent out today to be translated. In 7 - 10 days, we hope to receive them along with her picture. As soon as I have a picture, I will post it.
If you'd like to see a map, follow this link: http://www.chinatravel.com/china-travel-guides/china-maps/China%20Country%20Maps/China%20Map-Country%20View-1.gif?offset=0. Hunan province is in southeast China, north of Hong Kong -- the major city if Changsha. I think we'll be staying in Changsha.
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The Bales Family
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I am SOO happy for you all! Wow, and she's so young, too. I hope you are having a big celebration tonight.
Love and hugs to you 3!
Becki
We are rejoicing with you! What a long wait you guys have endured--and you are finally able to see the end of the process. What a wonderful time of deep joy, extra anticipation and thankfulness!!!
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