Please excuse the new mommy brain!

Please excuse the new mommy brain!

January 29, 2007

I didn't even think about the after pictures until AFTER I sent out the post!! As I said in the first post we are going on Saturday to Picture People to have her pictures done. We were playing a little dress up on Sunday to figure out what she will be wearing. It just so happens that the pictures from this are BEAUTIFUL!! They also show off her new and improved bangs! These pictures will show exactly WHY Chris and I call her Angel Face!


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Can you spell:
B E A U T I F U L !!!!
What a cutie pie. All the ladies at work just want to eat her up! Just Love her Love her Love her!

Posted by: Auntie Caroline on January 29, 2007 at 12:28 P.M.
Oh its beautiful I love the black and white one! Chris could print those off and not need a photographer! What a beauty!
Posted by: PopPop on January 29, 2007 at 03:26 P.M.
I agree with the PopPop.....the black and white is breathtaking! It brought tears to me eyes. Angel, indeed!!
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on January 29, 2007 at 07:41 P.M.
Your favorite is my favorite too...it is beautiful. What a little blessing you have!
Posted by: Reba on January 29, 2007 at 07:48 P.M.
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! She looks like an angel in them all
Posted by: Rhonda on January 30, 2007 at 08:05 A.M.
OMG, she is an angel!! I mean it, those photos of her in the black and white just take my breath away!!! I love you all, give her a kiss for me!!!!
Posted by: Aunt Sissy on January 31, 2007 at 06:13 P.M.

Lily's first haircut

Lily's first haircut
Don't worry we didn't touch the curls!! :-)

January 27, 2007

We went over to Cartoon Cuts this morning! She was looking a little too much like Mr. Donald Trump!! She had a wicked comb over thing happening! We just had her bangs done and it went better then we thought it would!! Thank goodness Miss. Bonita was great and knew how to do her job quickly! We are going to give the rest of her hair a chance to grow in. They gave us a certificate and locks of her hair! She looks so cute with her little bangs now! We then went over to Picture People and scheduled her first photo shoot for next Saturday! Every time we go out she better about being in the car and better yet car seat. In Guatemala I don't think she had ever been in a car seat and being in a car was also something rare. I think that she is getting the idea that we go out for a little bit and then we come back to the same place and although people around her may change Momma and Daaady stay with her. She is also getting into her schedule. Chris and I had discussed and decided that because Chris goes to work I would get up at night with her throughout the week Sunday-Thursday. Chris gets Friday and Saturday. So this week she got up mostly between 3-5 am and I would just rub her back or if she was wet change her. Mostly no big deal... we had one rough night. Before we went to sleep last night I gave him all of the tips that I had learned through the week. He was ready. So last night (heehee poor Daddy) she was up at 1215am-115 straight! He did great though!! I was awake the whole time and just listened as he sung and patted her. He ended up having the change her and she wetted through her undershirt. He got back in the bed like a trooper and I could feel how proud he was of himself because he had done it all by himself! Tonight we are going to bed even earlier just in case the same repeats itself!

Love,
A very sleepy Momma and Daady!!


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Ohhhhh how sweet is she! But I want to see an after picture of our girl!!! Love Mom
Posted by: MomMom on January 27, 2007 at 07:22 P.M.
I'm with MomMom.........where are the "after" shots??
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on January 28, 2007 at 12:22 P.M.
Ok, this is vote # 3 for the after shots. I'm going thru withdrawal. :-)
Oh btw, finished her itty bitty socks. Can't wait to give them to her.
Posted by: Aunt Caroline on January 29, 2007 at 08:24 A.M.

Our first week home

January 24, 2007

Everything is going great! Right now she is asleep for her afternoon nap. This week has been a whirlwind! We had a great time visiting with family and friends over the weekend. We are totally overwhelmed by the love that we feel from everyone! We are so glad to be home with our baby! I tell Chris all the time I can't believe that she is finally here in one minute and then the very next I can't remember her not being here with us! She is adjusting wonderfully. Dusty has taken to her well and visa versa. I think it is the size (they weigh about the same!!) Gus we have nicknamed Nana from Peter Pan b/c everywhere Lily is there is Gus like a nervous Nelly. Willie well... he is mad. We are doing better he actually went into her room yesterday and again this morning. He gives us with this 'you are kidding...right' look. Yesterday they had a moment and that is a good start. Chris went back to work on Monday and everyday when he comes through the door and smiles and squeals! She is now knowingly calling him Daddy! It is more like a Daaady ! :-) She is eating and sleeping well. We are settling into a routine slowly but surely. She is going to the doctors next week and I will post about that adventure. Until then enjoy the pictures of our first week home!


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I love seeing the new pictures. She looks like such a delight! She has such beautiful big brown eyes too. I know you are enjoying it!
Reba
Posted by: Reba on January 24, 2007 at 07:43 P.M.
I can't wait to come and play again!! I love you all!!!! Happy family weekend!!

Posted by: Aunt Lizzie on January 24, 2007 at 08:53 P.M.
I've become a "junky" for this web page! I can't imagime life without it now. After spending a few hours with the three of you, it is totally obvious that Lily was meant to be your daughter!! Oh,and did I tell you...........I WANT HER!!!
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on January 25, 2007 at 04:51 A.M.
I love my little family. What a wonderful time we had I can't wait to do it again. Love you all
Posted by: MomMom on January 27, 2007 at 01:13 P.M.
She is truly a beautiful baby. You and she are blessed. Enjoy her while she's this age. Its a lot of work but totally worth it!!
Posted by: Rosa "Bean" Neal on January 29, 2007 at 01:46 P.M.

WE HAVE OUR WALKING PAPERS!!!

WE HAVE OUR WALKING PAPERS!!!

January 16, 2007

We are all packed up and ready to go. Everything went great. Our plane leaves tomorrow morning @ 825am!! We have waited a LONG TIME to post this....

Welcome Home Lily Party!!

Where- BWI AA Terminal/security area

When- Approx 705 pm 1/17/07

Why-TO WELCOME HOME OUR BABY GIRL!!!

RSVP- NO NEED Y'all BETTER BE THERE!!! :)

Ok here is the deal. Megan and I have had the time of our lives, However lily has had her entire world changed in the course of a week. For this reason please understand that she will need to adjust to her new forever home. Everyone is welcomed to the airport, but Lily will not be taking visitors until the weekend. This will give us a chance to introduce to her new life at home and give us a minute to breathe!

As you may or may not be aware Lily had a rough beginning with us. she is doing much better, but this bond is still very fragile and will take time to become strong. To help Lily fully attach to us she needs to know that we are her primary caregivers. We aren't going to pass her around as she is VERY wary of strangers. Lily is going to be our guide.

Long story short-

Please come to the airport
Let her come to you
Megan and I have to be the ones to feed change and soothe her

Everyone is welcomed to come to our home on Saturday and Sunday 1-6. Lily is not a newborn but still new to the USA please refrain from visiting if you don't feel well. As we said before Lily is going to be our guide and we will let you all know if anything changes.

Flight
AA Flt 928 Gua to Mia 825ct-1155est
3.5 hour lay over
AA Flt 1478 Mia To Balt 435-705Est

PS No pictures today... we are gonna make you wait for the real thing!!!

See you tomorrow!!!

Chris, Megan, and Lily Henry!!!


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I SO wish I could be there too, but Arkansas is a bit far! I will be there in spirit. It brings tears to my eyes. What an exciting time...Oh, and as someone who did this not long ago, I totally agree with what you have said. Those are good guidelines. Soon, Lily will be jumping into the arms of family and friends.
Posted by: Reba on January 16, 2007 at 05:35 P.M.
Great! We are all so happy for you three!
I had planned to be at BWI to greet your return from the long journey, but unfortunately I have been sick for about a week and would not like to share ;-). I will see you all when you come to lunch with Planning one day (hopefully) next week sometime! Congrates again!
Posted by: toni on January 17, 2007 at 05:45 A.M.

We are counting down the hours..

We are counting down the hours..

January 15, 2007

until we are HOME!! We are SOOO excited to be this close. Today we celebrated our one week anniversary as a family with breakfast at the buffet. Lily enjoyed her egg and milk! Although she got more on her and the floor then in her mouth.I think that she likes the way it feels in her hand more then the taste! I can't believe we have been here a full week! Chris and I are going to use the date that she was placed in our arms as our family day 1/8. We were going to use 1/17 the day that we come home but changed our minds. We just thought about it and eventhough we aren't home yet we have been a family since that moment a week ago.

Right now she is riding the horse in the baby room as Chris sings Bonanza theme song to her! She LOVES to ride that thing! We are going to do some shopping for her today. All week we have been eyeing the things that we want to pick up for her. Tomorrow Daddy and Lily are going to come to the baby room in the morning so that I can pack us up!

We will post one more time tomorrow morning and give all the info for the airport at that time. Until then here are more pictures!!!

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Two more sleeps!!
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on January 15, 2007 at 10:47 A.M.
Dear Henry Family, We are so excited for you. I belong to a local quilt guild, Shorebirds Quilters, that Mary is a member of. She has been keeping us updated all along with the adoption of Lily. Congratulations on your new family!! We will all be glad to welcome Lily home!!
Posted by: Patty Woodhurst on January 15, 2007 at 03:03 P.M.
She is so beautiful! I love the picture where she looks terrified that Chris is about to EAT whatever is in his mouth. HAHA. I can't tell if she's about to laugh or cry. =P
Posted by: Maggie on January 15, 2007 at 03:18 P.M.
I can not get over how cute she is!! Jeff and I want to safe that naked baby pic. as black mail later on in life, or maybe her 16th birthday cake :)
Just kidding!! We can't wait to see you all!! Miss you and love you!!!
Posted by: Aunt Lizzie on January 15, 2007 at 04:29 P.M.
Thank you for sharing a special part of your lives. She is a beautiful little girl. You have been in my prayers and I look forward to seeing your new family member real soon.
Warmly,
Diane
Posted by: Diane on January 15, 2007 at 05:19 P.M.
She is just adorable. You just want to kiss those little cheeks! I am counting down the hours too until you are home. I remember VERY well that feeling of wanting to be home as a family. (Not to mention, share her with friends and family) I sometimes still cry when I look at Maria and wonder why we were blessed enough to have her in our family. Enjoy!
Posted by: Reba on January 15, 2007 at 06:10 P.M.
God allows all things to work together for good and now the "good" (GREAT!) has been realized! Please always remember to keep HIM first in your lives and your blessings will continue to be great as you begin this new journey! God bless you! She is absolutely beautiful! Love, Debbie T.
Posted by: Debbie on January 16, 2007 at 05:21 A.M.

A little about Lily...

A little about Lily....

January 14, 2007

I thought that since we are through with all of the stress today I would focus on what we have learned about Lily.

First off Lily LOVES to dance and be danced with. Last night before bed her and Daddy had a dance party and she laughed soooooo hard! She is one of the only people that love the way I sing. Every time I sing she sways back and forth. Daddy was singing the Star Wars theme to her yesterday and she giggled the whole time.

Lily also loves to eat. We have been brave and tried eggs and different fruits. We get comments every morning about how cute she is when she feeds herself. Don't worry we leave a GREAT tip every morning!!

Lily is also a Kung Fu master!! We were in the baby room yesterday and there was a little boy playing with something that Lily thought was hers and she "walked" over to him and with the sweetest look on her face picked up her leg and pushed him with her foot in his chest and he feel over crying!! She went onto get to the toy! LOL All I could do was say I was sorry LOL at least his parents thought it was funny!!! I told Chris that we should have named her Tank!!

Yesterday was our BEST Daddy and me day. She is even letting Daddy change her an smiles at him. I think that she is seeing him as Daddy and not just some guy that hangs out with Mommy!!

I am going to run!! I will write more tomorrow!! We love you all and we will see you in a few days!!

Megan, Chris and Lily!~~

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Oh, my loves, I've have been so excited watching the pictures and reading the journals. I've never seen a happier family! Lily is so blessed to have found such a wonderful Mommy & Daddy. Little does she know the many family members she has waiting for her!! Stay safe & well and travel safely. We're waiting with open arms (or in my case right now arm :) ) Can't wait to see you and hold my new Grandbaby Girl!!! Hugs & Kisses
Posted by: Grammy on January 14, 2007 at 11:20 A.M.
Let me get right to the point....I WANT HER!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on January 14, 2007 at 06:04 P.M.
The pictures are SO sweet! She looks like such a happy little thing! I am impressed that she is going for daddy...it took Maria two weeks. Two very long weeks. :) Anyway, enjoy this time learning about your new daughter. I can tell you that four months later, we are still learning...and loving every (almost every) minute of it! Oh, and enjoy the weather...it is yucky here. Or at least where we are. :)
Posted by: Reba on January 14, 2007 at 09:19 P.M

and today we play

and today we play

January 13, 2007

Today is the first day in 2 years that Chris and I can just play! We had a great afternoon yesterday. We played in the play room for 3 hours solid and then went back to the room Lily eat her first full jar of baby food and laid down for for a while she got back up around 7pm played for a full hour and went back down at 8pm and slept until 6pm this morning!!! She played sooooo hard yesterday but lovede every minute of it. And guess what we are doing today??? More play!!! Even though we can't come home orignally when we wanted to, we are definatly making the best of this vacation. Well, gotta go, Lily wants to rock on the horse in the Play Room. take a look!!!\

Chris,Megan, and Lily Henry

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How wonderfull you all look! We are so happy for you guys. Enjoy! It's a dream come true. Love you buches. Mom
Posted by: MomMom Mary on January 13, 2007 at 12:30 P.M.
She is SO beautiful! I can't wait to play with her now. =P I love you guys, keep posting more pictures!!! :-D Love you all! ~Maggie&Jewely~
Posted by: Maggie on January 13, 2007 at 02:45 P.M.
all!!...shes presious..i can't wait too see her..and i cant wait to hol her..but gadually..i cant wait to see you all..im soo happy your ofitioly a family of 3..i love youu all soo much!!

L0ve y0u,,

Brii :D
Posted by: Brianna on January 13, 2007 at 02:54 P.M.
Oh, Megan, you all look so HAPPY! Enjoy each and every moment. I remember how much of a vacation it felt like in Guatemala...I enjoyed that time. Play away!
Posted by: Reba on January 13, 2007 at 07:48 P.M.

Lily is an AMERICAN!!!!

Lily is an AMERICAN!!!!

January 12, 2007

Hello everyone from the new and offical Henry family. We had our appointment with the Embassy today and everything went great. our visa is approved and we are ready to go. Slight change in flight plans, though. We were not able to get our paperwork today, the earliest is Tuesday afternoon. So we will be flying home and will be back in BWI at 7:00pm on Wed, 1/17/06!!!! Until then we are going to enjoy our FIRST Family Vacation!! We will continue to keep everyone updated as time permits. We are safe and having the time of our lives. Have a great weekend everyone and we will see you on Wednesday.

Chris, Megan, and Lily Henry

P.S. Here are some more pictures!!!

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Congratulations you guys! Can't wait to smooch that face (but I will, patiently). I love you all! Looking forward to more updates. See ya all on Wed.

Hugs & Kisses
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on January 12, 2007 at 03:07 P.M.
Congratulations to the "three" of you!!! This sure has been a long wait for you guys I know. I am so happy for you!!! She is absolutely precious!!!!!!!!!After a while, when you get settled, I want to come down with Tracy one day to see her in person! Can't wait! Congratulations again, and have a safe trip home next week!
Posted by: Cori (Tracy's friend) on January 12, 2007 at 03:20 P.M.
Congratulations guys, I know it has been a rough road, but one well traveled!! I can't wait to meet your little girl, just looking at her pictuers I can tell she is a sweetie pie!!! Miss you all, see you Wed! Love you!!
Posted by: Aunt Lizzie on January 13, 2007 at 04:31 A.M.
Oh my gosh! What a beauty... she wears her hat just like MomMom. I cannot wait to hold her. Have a good time you guys. You deserve it. Please send more pictures. I just eat them up!
Posted by: MomMom Mary on January 13, 2007 at 07:55 A.M.

OMG WE HAVE PINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG!!!! WE HAVE PINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND THE APPOINTMENT IS TOMORROW!!! O M G!!!!

January 11, 2007

I think that the title says it all!!! We have been blessed and we have been given an appointment for tomorrow!!! OMG!!!!! Ok we sooooo didnt expect that! Chris is at the doctors right now getting her final ok and they are going to get another passport photo for the medical and the appointment is tomorrow at 8am!! Now we are not in the clear yet. We have to beg the embassy tomorrow to be able to pick up the final walking papers tomorrow. If they wont we will not be able to come home until Wednesday. That is ok though we are DONE DONE DONE OUR DAUGHTER IS COMING HOME!!!! Ok I will try to write more later. WE LOVE YOU ALL SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOU R LOVE AND SuPPORT!!!

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Oh, Megan! I am SOOOO happy for you! I cannot wait until you are home and sharing the good news with everyone!!! What an answer to prayer!
Posted by: Reba on January 11, 2007 at 05:09 P.M.
Congrats to all 3 of the Henrys...

Have a great trip home!!!

From The Streiffs


Posted by: Adriane on January 14, 2007 at 02:47 P.M.

Look how much I've grown!!!!

Look how much I've grown!!!

January 10, 2007

Hello everyone from Guatemala. We are sorry we haven't updated our website regulary, but the baby room with the internet was closed for cleaning until today. We are working with the Embassy now and are enjoying every moment with her. Chris is going over to the Embassy tomorrow to see when our appointment is. Until then, take a look at some of these pictures and know that we are all safe and are having the time of our lives. Thank you all for your support and love. We will try to update you all tomorrow.

Chris, Megan, and Lily Henry

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I am in love already!
Posted by: PoPPoP Maloney on January 10, 2007 at 01:16 P.M.
I AM IN LOVE ALREADY!
Posted by: PopPoP Maloney on January 10, 2007 at 01:20 P.M.
SHE IS ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!! I AM SO HAPPY YOU GUYS ARE "OFFICIALLY" A FAMILY OF THREE - GOD ONLY KNOWS MEGAN'S HEART IS TOO BIG TO SHARE WITH JUST CHRIS ALONE. SHE'S MADE TO BE A MOMMY AND CHRIS IS DEFINITELY MADE TO HAVE DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL.
Posted by: Sherese on January 10, 2007 at 02:23 P.M.
Hi guys!I'm so glad you are FINALLY bringing that beautiful baby girl home!She is an absolute doll baby!! Have a safe trip home and bring her to the office soon so we can meet her!!
love,
wendi
Posted by: Wendi on January 10, 2007 at 02:30 P.M.
Megan and Chris, she is BEAUTIFUL! I hope you are on your way home very soon, but I know you are enjoying life no matter where you are with your beautiful girl with you!
Posted by: Reba on January 10, 2007 at 03:54 P.M.
That hair.....those teeth...that smile...where to start?....she's absolutely gorgeous!! Kiss those cheeks for me til I can do it myself. Have fun guys and we'll see you all soon. Love ya bunches!
Posted by: Aunt Tracy on January 10, 2007 at 05:35 P.M.
She owned my little finger from the first time I heard her name - she definitely owns all of me now! Stay safe, protect our little Angel and come home soon.
Posted by: Grandpa Henry on January 11, 2007 at 03:46 A.M.
Congrats!!!!
She is even more adorable than the previous pictures. I hope all is well and going as scheduled. Take and be safe. We can not wait to see her.
Posted by: Toni on January 11, 2007 at 09:32 A.M.
OH MY GOSH, she is perfect!!! I love her love her love her! Can't wait to kiss her, hold her and love her even more!! Come home safe, all 3 of you!!!
Posted by: Aunt Lizzie/Sissy on January 11, 2007 at 09:54 A.M.