We are new parents! As I type this the kids keep running in here saying "Mom..you gotta see this!" There is excitement in the air. I think we are all in love. I know we are, because the whole family was awakened at 4am and hasnt been back to bed yet, and no one cares. I think they are all dancing and laughing in the next room. Ben told her I love you, and I dont think I have honestly heard that from him as a spontaneous utterance before. She is healthy, hungry and all the plumbing is working...hee hee. Today we go back to the same offices we got her yesterday (I'm too eager to type to look up the name) and sign more forms for the adoption and ask any further questions about her from the orphanage director. They loved her very much. Her caregiver was there and she cried and had to leave when she handed her to me. We did get some pictures with her (I think she is in the one with our family). Today I need to find out her name. She is a sweet sweet baby. I cant wait for all of you to meet her!
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God is good!!! Look at the smiles on all those faces...what a great picture! Congratulations! Hope Eliana's transition is going smoothly! She is so lucky to have you guys! :)
She is beautiful! We are just so excited for you and the family...Can't imagine the excitement running through all of you right now..I'm sure Eliana's feet won't be touching the ground anytime soon with everyone wanting to hold her! How wonderful. God is good.
Oh my gosh! I'm so happy for you guys! God is sooo awesome, isn't he?! Can't wait until you all get back safely and we get to meet her! I'm praying for you!
- Michaela W.
You guys! What a beautiful addition! I am so thankful for the Brander gals who posted pics to facebook today. i would have died otherwise! you know it is all about us back home. :) I could So tell that she looked good and well loved. Make sure you get lots of pics with her nanny. What a great gift that she had that love. You guys are falling hard and fast...just the way it should be! In our thoughts and prayers...know you will be napping with her today.
love Amy
We are praising the Lord and rejoicing with you! I simply wept over the facebook pictures Caila posted. My favorite was the one of you and Tom kissing her while she was sleeping between you. So PRICELESS!!! What a joy to hear how excited ALL the kids are to FINALLY have their baby sister. We are praying for sweet sleep and amazing memories. Keep on posting. We are living vicariously through you all! Love, Sherry :)
What a BEAUTY!!! Im so excited for you all. Know that you are still in my prayers as you finish out this long journey and begin a new one. Much love, Alyssa
Congratulations. We will keep you in our prayers from Russia.
Pete and MaryEllen
Hi Brander's!! The kids and I were checking your blog before school and Caila's facebook and we loved seeing all of the pictures! We made several comments on Caila's pictures! She is absolutely beautiful and she looks perfectly content with everyone of you! And you all look the same about her! Enjoy your time there with her in her culture and know we're bursting with excitement here for you! We'll keep watching for updates!!
Love, The Beauford's
wow how incredible. you look complete. I cant wait to meet your daugther and hold her if any one will let me. hee hee
Love you all
The Kennedy's
Hi Brander Family,
She is SO ADORABLE!!! I have been looking at pictures on facebook, and I have just fallen in love with her through the screen. You guys sound like you're having a blast in China, and falling in love with your beauty!!!
Love,
Sydney Spain(from CCA)
So awesome!!! You have been waiting so so long for this day...it was worth the wait!!!!! She is just beautiful and looks so content already. She is so loved already. Enjoy!!!! Love to you all, Lisa
We are soooo excited for you all!!! What a joyous day to finally hold your new baby Eliana!!
Rhonda -- thank you so much for taking the time to post to the blog. It's great to be able to follow you on your trip.
We pray for a smooth transition process and a safe trip home!
We can't wait to meet Eliana.
Love You!
She is so beautiful. What a blessing.
We are so excited for all of you and can't wait to meet her!! Hope you have a safe trip.
Congratulations.
Lucy and Matt
What a beautiful site to see your precious baby in her arms of her forever family. We are so thankful you are finally with her. She will be one well loved baby with all those arms waiting for her. Enjoy every day with your new family. She truly is a real beauty!!
Much love,
the Kindred's
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