Finding our China Girl: September 2012

Chelsea's Help International

Introducing: Chelsea’s Help International – Helping Orphans in China We had fun playing with the kids at the Zhongshan Childrens Welfare Institute (ZCWI). The ZCWI is one of 56 orphanages in the province of Guangdong . The ZCWI is home to over 300 children. We wanted to do something for the place that gave Chelsea a home for the first 2 years of her life. We plan to send shipments over a couple of times a year. We want to start by sending soccer balls to our friends at the ZCWI. If you would like to help, send your contributions to: CHI PO BOX 2633 Ruston, LA 71272. We would like to send by April 1, 2013. Thanks for sharing.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

WE RECEIVED OUR LSC (LETTER SEEKING CONFIRMATION) TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the final approval from China for our little girl! It only took 5 weeks which is on the short end of estimated time so we are moving forward fast, finally! They estimate that it will be another 3-5 months before we go get her. We can now start getting her room ready, buying all the things that we will need (car seat, stroller, I can't believe we will need all that stuff again)! It also means that we can share her picture with you. So introducing Chelsea Reagan DeForest...................

Doesn't she just look sassy? This picture was taken just last week when we requested an update on her. She is described as very outgoing, brave and does not have any obvious dislikes. She likes to play outside, play with balls and puzzles, and listen to music. We can not wait to meet her! The boys are so excited too.

Here are some more pics of her....

They also sent some videos of her. She is so cute and happy! We are going to send her a care package soon with pictures of all of us so she can check us out too.