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Anna Meng Gotcha Day, March 3, 2002, Changsha, Hunan Province China

Arriving in Changsha and having Anna placed in our arms was a wonderful day!
Anna, her first moments with us, with rattle in hand
Anna, her first moments with us, with rattle in hand		 At the airport in Guangzhou on our way to Changsha. We were excited!!!
At the airport in Guangzhou on our way to Changsha. We were excited!!!		 Bobby on plane flight to Changsha.
Bobby on plane flight to Changsha.
Bobby kept watching out the window in anticipation of arriving in Changsha
Bobby kept watching out the window in anticipation of arriving in Changsha		 Hotel Room at Dolton Hotel in Chansha
Hotel Room at Dolton Hotel in Chansha		 Hotel Room at Dolton Hotel in Changsha
Hotel Room at Dolton Hotel in Changsha
Hotel Room at Dolton Hotel in Changsh
Hotel Room at Dolton Hotel in Changsh		 Another view of the room.
Another view of the room.		 The crib, before special Mommy touches added
The crib, before special Mommy touches added
u23/papdogs/medium/10619153.IMG_0654.jpg The crib after special Mommy touches added!
The crib after special Mommy touches added!		 The Bear and Clown were bought in Germany for Anna during our wait for Anna.
The Bear and Clown were bought in Germany for Anna during our wait for Anna.
The stroller we took with us (in luggage!) with her special Germany bear/
The stroller we took with us (in luggage!) with her special Germany bear/		 Our first view of Anna, being carried in by an orphanage staff person
Our first view of Anna, being carried in by an orphanage staff person		 The moment she was placed in Mama's arms.
The moment she was placed in Mama's arms.
Anna and Mamma, the first few moments.
Anna and Mamma, the first few moments.		 Anna and Dada
Anna and Dada		 Anna calming down with Dada
Anna calming down with Dada
What a special time for us.
What a special time for us.		 The sweet face of Anna, totally bewildered, but with rattler in hand now.
The sweet face of Anna, totally bewildered, but with rattler in hand now.		 Oh, what a moment for a new Mama.
Oh, what a moment for a new Mama.
Proud Mama
Proud Mama		 A special moment
A special moment		 She is a Daddy's Girl!
She is a Daddy's Girl!
She was attached already to Dada!
She was attached already to Dada!		 Visiting with other families and Changsha staff
Visiting with other families and Changsha staff		 The room was full of joyous new families.
The room was full of joyous new families.
One excited Mama!
One excited Mama!		 Another family in our group (Staffords)
Another family in our group (Staffords)

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Theresa Kwasny 17-Oct-2007 16:17
I am amazed. I have many pictures that are almost exactly the same as yours. Posed in the same way in the same places at the orphange, the blankets in the cribs are the same. Even looks like we might have stayed in the same hotel room. My daughter Kate's gotcha day is Feb 28, 2000
hannes krebs 14-Jan-2007 19:03
Hello, my names is Hannes Krebs, I live in Frutillar, southern CHILE, prviously in USA working, before that, again, grew up in Chile. I have visited google`s Changsha pictures very often. I met a very lovely and I think 8and hope) woman from there by internet.....-asianeuro.com, we have been in touch since 2005, and I wish to visit her in Changsha and hopefully get married. I know all the regulations for it.

What is Changsha like ?? I hear conflicting info, but most come from people who love Chengdu, Kunming & Hangzghou, and they are difficult to beat, i know.

Anyway, I met several couples in California who adopted babies in China, and just LOVE it. Congratulations, you are a lucky couple & family ...
Guest 11-Jan-2003 10:04
Lovely girl and pictures!

Good luck!
gail crum 15-Mar-2002 15:55
ALLISON,

HAVE HAD THESE PICTURES FOR A WHILE - JUST GETTING A CHANCE TO RESPOND. YOUR LITTLE ONE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HER IN PERSON. GOOD LUCK AND LET ME KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING.

GAIL
Belinda & Greg 11-Mar-2002 15:43
Bobby and Allison,

These pictures brought tears to my eyes. I can only imagine how thrilled you must be. My thoughts and prayers were escpecially with you on Wednesday the 27th when you were flying over. I kept thinking of the miracles of God in his cycles of life and death.

This child is truly a blessed gift from God and she is BEAUTIFUL! I can hardly wait to meet her in person.

Belinda

(one of Aunt Candis' friends)
Boo Danner 04-Mar-2002 13:55
She's absolutely beautiful!! Those cheeks! I bet you have a hard time not taking a bite out of them. We are very happy for you and can't wait to meet Anna. Have a safe journey home.
love, Boo
Pam, Molly & Diana 04-Mar-2002 02:23
Anna Meng is so cute. We all oohed and aahed over the pictures. We can't wait to meet her in person. Love, Pam, Molly & Diana
Gay Maloney 03-Mar-2002 23:59
Congratulations once again! We shared the pictures at church this morning. Anna is beautiful! We are excited about seeing her soon.

Love,

Aunt Gay and Uncle Mark
Leigh Anne 03-Mar-2002 20:08
Anna is beautiful! Mike and I loved seeing the photos. Meredith is at a friend's house and didn't get to see yet. She will be very excited too. Yeah!
Love,
The Harringtons
Phyllis 03-Mar-2002 19:56
Congratulations!!! It is amazing to finally see Anna! I can't wait to meet her! I hope you are all doing well. Good luck with the government approval tomorrow!

Love,
Phyllis
Amy 03-Mar-2002 19:26
Anna is so beautiful! Those eyes are like onyx pools!!
You have been so blessed! Amy
Margaret 03-Mar-2002 15:10
Anna is such a beautiful little girl! Those rosy cheeks are very cute. I'm so excited that I have a new cousin!
Aunt Lisa 03-Mar-2002 14:36
We are so thrilled to see her. She is so precious. The rattle deathgrip shows the makings of a tennis star!!!

Lisa, Rob, Amanda, and Allison
Guest 03-Mar-2002 13:46
She's beautiful! I see you've already got hair accessories in use! I am so happy for you three!

Love,
Aunt Candis
Aunt to Anna Meng Akins
Mommy to Anna Christeen Dian Akins
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