Monday, December 31, 2007

Christmas in Nanjing

Here's a picture of the new family in front of the beautiful Christmas tree at the Mandarin Garden Hotel in Nanjing... on Christmas Day.
 
 

7 comments:

Kurt said...

Dear Matres,
We're finally back to a computer (have been up in the northwoods for most of the last week) where we've just been able to catch up on the anxiously awaited family expansion adventure! You've all been so much in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season and we're relieved and excited to hear that everything has gone so well. The pictures are wonderful to see and your descriptions are much appreciated. We sincerely look forward to seeing you all in person whenever that feels right on your end.
Our Christmas/New Year has been very good, lots of X-C skiing in an old fashioned winter wonderland. Your story and the picture is the cherry on our holiday season sundae!
Love you,
Kurt, Denise and Raina

Amy & Murray Williams said...

What a wonderful picture. Happy New Year! You couldn't ask for a better New Year's celebration, I'm sure. Thanks for keeping us all updated ... we all greatly appreciate it!

Our Love,
The Williams Family

Brooke said...

Congrats 1,000 times! The picture is great! I don't think I have ever seen bigger smiles!!!
Looking forward to your return.
Brooke

Creamy said...

Lisa, Jay, & Ben,
The Manternach Clan sends their love. Safe travels and happy days are ahead! We will get the kids together sometime. We are very excited for you all.

Matt, Lora, Kyler, & Riley

Anonymous said...

Congrats! We are so excited for you and cannot wait to meet Ben!

Love, Chris & Tracy

Cara said...

Lisa and Jay,

How wonderful!
What a beautiful family. I cannot say enough how happy I am for the both of you! Ben is just precious and I look forward to seeing many more pictures of him and hearing about all the cute things he does!

Have a safe trip home!
Love,
Cara

Janine said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Words can't express how happy we are for you!!! Ben is adorable! Thanks for all the updates and photos, we'll be pray'in for a safe trip home and for Ben to get over his bronchitis quickly.

Lots of Love,
Janine, Glen, Amelia & Lydia