Friday, April 30, 2010

Khloe's NewDay Update!

One of the many blessings of having our daughter reside at NewDay is that we also get to receive the monthly updates they send out to her sponsors. Each month we get a new photo of our Precious Peanut, along with an 'update' that is written by one of her nannies. It is so fun to read about her progress and see how much she is blossoming with each passing month. In the past, I have chosen to keep these private. But since this will be the final update we receive from Ch*na, I thought it was the perfect time to share with all of you. It's hard to believe that in less than 2 weeks we will be boarding that plane! Such an exciting time and we cannot wait to hold our sweet girl in our arms!! This photo below came with her update and is from a recent trip that the foster home took to the strawberry patch... she's definitely our little Strawberry Shortcake...and as cute as they come!! :)

Khloe is 2 Years 2 Months Old.

(Khloe’s nanny wrote this update)


Khloe is growing so quickly, probably because of her hearty appetite! Her language skills are amazing – she is able to understand everything that we nannies say, and is able to communicate very well. She is quite a little chatterbox! Her little face is very expressive. She is almost always smiling, so it makes us laugh when we see her little frown. She enjoys preschool very much, and is able to draw and write well. She loves to go outside, and whenever we mention playing outside, she races to put on her shoes and jacket! Khloe is bright and adorable and is so much fun!

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As most of you know, we are still trying to raise funds for our in-country expenses. We are a ways off from our goal (though SO grateful for how far we have come!) and there are only 3 days left of our fundraiser. In an effort to help spread the word, we have offered a way to earn bonus entries towards all of the great prizes. Please click here to read more. Thanks to everyone for your help and God bless!

19 comments:

Ginny said...

She is such a cutie. I can't wait to see her in your arms.

Tara Anderson said...

I'm still praying for your fundraiser!!! And thanks for sharing this monthly update! Your Khloe is such a cutie! :) As a Mom who is adopting out of an orphanage let me just re-emphasize what a blessing these updates are! I got Cora's this morning, and was wishing there would have been one for Caden, too! I actually know more about my "sponsor daughter" than I do my own son!!!

Sophie said...

What a precious princess, so happy that you'll be with her soon.

Jean said...

What a beautiful little girl !! She's picking strawberries in a strawberry patch- what a great place she is at!!

Praying for your fundraiser-
God Bless you!!

Andrea said...

She's beautiful! Love that you are getting such great updates, she sounds like a sweet tiny bug! :o)
I know you are so anxious to get her home! Praying for His provision!
Blessings
Andrea

Holly said...

Did you LOVE the french fry pics of Khloe on the NDFH blog?? :)

Serving the King said...

Precious!! Can't wait to follow your journey in China!!

Kristi said...

Glad to see that she likes strawberries as much as she apparently likes fries. I smiled when I saw her on the New Day blog and thought how much your heart was likely to swell when you saw it too!

Kim said...

We are still praying for you and your beautiful girl! God will provide for you! I bet you are just about to jump out of your skin! Two weeks!! Yippee Jesus!

Gwen said...

The LAST update! Oh my goodness! Strawberries and french fries in the same week! :)

The Byrd's Nest said...

Oh what a wonderful update....pretty soon you won't need any updates by e-mail!!! You will be updating all of us personally!!!!

I love you and I am praying for your trip and your funds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Katie said...

Prayers for a succesful last few days of fundraising! Your family is in our prayers as you prepare to get your little Khloe and add her to your beautiful mix of kiddos!

Catherine Anne said...

She is just beautiful

Jean said...

I posted about your fundraiser on my blog. I put up a pic of Khloe so don't get freaked out when you see your daughter on my blog!

Praying for your journey sweet friend and so excited for you!

the meaklims said...

She just might be the sweetest child ever! What a lovely description from the Nannies.

Love her photo in the strawberry patch!

Jill

Shannon said...

Oh she is adorable! I cannot wait until she is in your arms! I'm praying for you!!!!
Shannon

Gretchen said...

Tanya,

I KNOW how excited/anxious you are right now. She will be the same age that Ashlyn was when we met her for the first time back in October.

What a blessing these pictures and reports are. We just received all of Ashlyn's pictures and reports from where she was being sponsored and it was like a miracle gift from God. I NEED those glimpses of her time before us. It helps me to know where she has been and a very small amount of what she has been through. You will treasure them forever. I do know that now that she has been home for 6 months they mean alot more to me now. We are still watching our sweet dumplin blossom into who God really made her to be.

Counting the days with you.

Anonymous said...

Tanya- Khloe is so beautiful! I am so so excited and happy that you get to meet her so soon! What a beautiful blessing in your life!!!
and- I got your email today! Thanks soo much! I am so excited to order som cute cute stuff!

Love, Stephanie

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

Oh what a gorgeous update... I am sorry I have been absent of late... as you can imagine life has been totally insane... I am so excited for you... you are in for the ride of a lifetime :) Take care...