Tonight we had dinner with the other families, and we all celebrated our last night in Nangchang, after receiving the girls' passports. Wow! So I was thinking about all of the things we have sent you all while we have been reporting, and I wanted to add this . . . what will you see when you meet Sophia Guoyanzi Goers? You will see a round face the shape of the moon from the front, and from the side a sort of flat and lopsided shape. It is perfect. You will see a short crop of hair (her long locks were shaved off) which floats out during bathitemlooking like a little crown. When it is dry it sticks straight up . . . true Goers hair. You wil see black eyes so dark it is difficult to see pupils. It is easy to get lost in them. You will see a nose that crinkles at the bridge when she giggles -- which is often. You will see two lower front teeth that are porcelain white, a lovely mouth and small chin. She is loud, loud, loud and very vocal as to her moods and wants. She is truly a "spicey girl" which is the common reference to the women in this area whon ale supposed to be strong willed and independent . . . hmmm. She has a wonderful laugh that is most often heard during playtime with her big brother. You will see soft fair skin. You wil see hands that reach out and grasp for everything, curious about the world. She often gets hold of Ethan's hair, of which he has a lot these days. He doesn't much care for that and will give her a scowl followed by a grin. He can't be mad at her for long, for, as he reports, she is a beautiful baby. She has a nice round belly which she fills often . . . good appetite! She has thick healthy legs that bounce around often when she is being held, when she is laying down, when she is eating, when she is starting to fall asleep. And big feet -- No three-inch golden lillies her! :) Most of you will see a wonderful spirit, a girl who seems to have been loved well by those in her orphanage, who was grown well by a mommy somewhere, and who has accepted this new family with cheer and resilience. Can't wait to show her off!
Kerri
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