More Photos

What a surprise to open my email Tuesday morning to find updated photos & measurements of Harper. We got these updates from our agency & about 5 new pictures.

I was floored to see her lip had been repaired. We had no idea that China would repair it. It's a relief to know that we don't have to put her through any more trauma when we get home. We can really focus on bonding & establishing a routine.

I'm no expert, but her lip looks very natural, great repair!

As of now, she's 26 lbs & 31 inches tall. Her report said this:

She is very close to people. She can use hand gesture and words to express her needs, the words she says are hard to understand. She can make sounds which are hard to understand to grown-ups. She can say “Dan Dan” and “Jie Jie.” Her words are not very clear when she says Ma Ma. If she wants something, she holds Ma Ma’s hand and walk to the things she wants. She can wave Good-bye, and point to her mouth, nose, eyes etc when asked to do so. Her personality is outgoing & lively.

I'm assuming her cleft palate is affecting her speech, making it difficult to understand her, but, she's only 19 months old.

Notice, in one of the pictures, the one with where she's in front of the building, there's a dog, or something that looks like a dog, in the background. Look at the background in the photos, it's very rural.

We love her so much & can't wait to meet her. Everyday is one day closer to meeting Harper!