After a very long wait (just under 12 months) our group's referrals have finally come in!! We hope to be travelling to China in late July/early August. It won't be long now until we hold them in our arms.

Amy and Dave present: Molly Qi Qi!

We are very excited to introduce our daughter, Molly Qi Qi. We hope to meet her in person at the end of July or early August! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Dong Qi Qi Born: July 28, 2005 SWI: Yangdong Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Molly Qi Qi Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Amy L. and Gary present: Emilya Samantha!

are very pleased to announce their newest addition... Emilya Samantha! Congratulations! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Bai Xiao Feng Born: September 19, 2005 SWI: Dianbai Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Emilya Samantha Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Anna and Chak present: Amanda Xiao Yu!

Anna and Chak are very pleased to announce their newest addition... Amanda Xiao Yu! Congratulations! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Bai Xiao Yu Born: September 6, 2005 SWI: DianBai Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Amanda Xiao Yu Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Barry and Shelley present: Faith Catherine Xue Xue!

Shelley & Barry are very excited to finally have our referral of Faith Catherine Xu Xu! We would like to thank all of our family and friends for all of their love and support throughout this long journey! We would never have got through it without all of you!!!! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Dong Xu Xu Born: August 30, 2005 SWI: Yangdong Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Faith Catherine Xu Xu Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Chris and Caroline present: Sophie Hui Hui!

We are so very excited to introduce our new daughter, Sophie Hui Hui. We can't wait to hold her in our arms. Stephanie is so happy to be a jie jie (big sister). Chinese name (last, middle, first): Dong Hui Hui Born: August 18, 2005 SWI: Yangdong Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Sophie Hui Hui Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Christian & Yinong present: Lucy Yinong!

Introducing our daughter Lucy Yinong who will finally be coming home to her new family with much anticipation. A GREAT thanks goes out to all family and friends, and staff at Children's Bridge for supporting us during our journey to Lucy. Chinese name (last, middle, first): Dong Bai Bai Born: June 25, 2005 SWI: Yangdong Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Lucy Yinong Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Darren and Jenn present: Lienna Mei!

Darren and Jenn are very pleased to announce their newest addition... Lienna Mei! She was definitely worth the wait! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Bai Xiao Mei Born: September 30, 2005 SWI: Dianbai Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Lienna Mei Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Lesley and Lee present: Mara Tian Tian!

We are so very excited to introduce our daughter, Mara Tian Tian. We are just thrilled and cannot wait to meet her and bring her home. Thanks to our friends and family for all their support - we couldn't have done this without you! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Dong Tian Tian Born: July 16, 2005 SWI: Yangdong Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Mara Tian Tian Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Jay and Sandra present: Jade Ming Lee!

Jay and Sandra, along with their family and friends, welcome with waiting hearts and arms, Jade Ming Lee! Many thanks to family, friends and Childrens Bridge for their help in making our family complete. A very special Thank you to the caregivers at her orphanage for keeping our Lady Jade safe. Chinese name (last, middle, first): Bai Xiao Ming Born: September 23, 2005 SWI: Dianbai Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Jade Ming Lee Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Margo and Bill present: Ella Nicole Ying!

We are thrilled to introduce our daughter/sister soon to be known as Ella Nicole Ying. We cannot wait to meet her in August and celebrate her first birthday with her in China. Chinese name (last, middle, first): Dong Ying Ying Born: August 9, 2005 SWI: Yangdong Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Ella Nicole Ying Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Mark and Noelle present: Abbey Qing!

Mark and Noelle are very pleased to announce their newest addition... Abbey Qing! Congratulations! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Bai Xiao Qing Born: September 1, 2005 SWI: Dianbai Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Abbey Qing Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Sandy and Hector present: Margaret MacKenzie Yi Yi!

We are so very very excited and happy to announce our daughter, Margaret MacKenzie Yi Yi!! Many many thanks to all our family and friends who have helped us through this very long wait! We are really looking forward to the next part of our journey as a family! Our tentative date for travel to China is July 28th. We are so lucky to have Hector's mother, Joan, coming with us who will be a great support and be able to share in this great adventure!! Thanks so much to all the staff at our adoption agency, Children's Bridge for all their help and support. We feel so privileged to be part of such a wonderful community!! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Dong Yi Yi Born: June 4, 2005 SWI: Yangdong Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Margaret MacKenzie Yi Yi Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Steve and Nora present: Tessa Brynn Lian!

Steve and Nora are very pleased to announce their newest addition... Tessa Brynn Lian! Congratulations! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Wan Jin Lian Born: May 21, 2005 SWI: Wanzai Social Welfare Institute Province: Jiangxi Name: Tessa Brynn Lian Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Tom and Norma present: Kira Ting Ting!

We are thrilled to introduce our daughter! Kira Ting Ting will be coming home with us sometime in early August. Many thanks to all family and friends, and staff at Children's Bridge for supporting us along the way. Chinese name (last, middle, first): Dong Ting Ting Born: February 6, 2005 SWI: Yangdong Social Welfare Institute Province: Guangdong Name: Kira Ting Ting Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Tom and Suzanne present: Jenna Xuan Shuo!

Tom & Suzanne's file was Logged-in in China on June 6th, 2005. As such they made the cut-off for the latest batch of referrals! They are now very pleased to announce their newest addition... Jenna Xuan Shuo! Congratulations!! Chinese name (last, middle, first): Xiao Xuan Shuo Born: August 23, 2005 SWI: Zhuzhou Social Welfare Institute Province: Hunan Name: Jenna Xuan Shuo Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

Willie and Vanessa present: Katie Kuo-Sing!

Our first group referral has come in! The Willie and Vanessa's file was expedited and they are now very pleased to announce their newest addition... Katie Kuo-Sing! Congratulations!! "We are thrilled to announce the arrival (by paper anyways) of the newest Hu!! Her name is Kuo-Sing and she was born on Jan. 1,2005 in the province of Kansu in N.W. China. She was about 7lbs at birth and seems to be very healthy and happy. We are all of course very excited and anxious to meet her. We will keep you posted with travel plans and a name when we make a decision on one! We are still waiting for the complete translation of our documents but were fortunate enough to have Willie's parents translate the bit of info we have shared with you." Click on any of the thumbnails above to view full size photos in a new window.

For those interested in the process here is a link to info on China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) which handles the processing of the files and the all important matching of child to adoptive parents. Below is a picture of the Matching Room at the CCAA. Notice the wall of shelves filled with files.