Friday, April 10, 2009

April Update Pictures and Video

I cannot get over how beautiful our daugther is. I swear, Paul and I NEVER could have made something as beautiful as this little girl! Her Taiwan Mother must be such a beautiful woman.

As of 10 days ago when these were taken (3/31/09), Olivia weighed in at 17 and half pounds! And the little outfit she is wearing is the pink velvet sleeper that Jules sent her with her monogram on the front. It's a good thing we sent it to her in Taiwan, because it looks as though she is already outgrowing it!

I am torn for which is is my favorite. I am between the close up mug shot and the sassy "dirty look" one. Although we didn't get a smile in these pictures or video...I feel like we see at least a little bit of her personality here. She just needs to come home so she can learn how to smile!

Well...here they are!




video
Oh...and BTW...my good friend Judy just let me know that in addition to the ladies voices in the video saying her name (Hsin-Hua)...the other thing they keep saying (you-lai-you) means "rock back and forth". So not only is our little peanut on the move in this video...but she is doing it on command...what a little smarty!

15 comments:

The Family K. said...

Oh, what a pretty baby! She's going to be a heartbreaker, I tell ya. I'm so glad you got some pictures. Hopefully they're lifting your spirits a bit. Praying and thinking of you guys.

The Family K. said...

Forgot to mention, the video is adorable. She really knows how to shake it - and on command, too! (In case you're wondering, "You lai you!" means "rock from side to side.") So cute.

The Family K. said...

Forgot to mention, the video is adorable. She really knows how to shake it - and on command, too! (In case you're wondering, "You lai you!" means "rock from side to side.") So cute.

Casey said...

She is so beautiful!!! :-)
And a good weight too....at 11 months, Annabella just now weighs 17 pounds!

I just read your post about the slow judge. Ugh, ugh, ugh! This is so unfair! I'm thinking of you!!
Hang in there.
Casey

Red Thread to my Daughter said...

Heather,
Olivia is so beautiful. She is funny the way she is rockin on command. I havent had any updates with the clothes we sent.... I hope they got them. We will get through this judge thing.
lol
Lisa

Journey to our baby said...

She is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am falling in love with her with this pics!!!

Amy, Ryan, Aidan and Lauren said...

I love the video! That rocking is adorable!

Terry said...

She is beautiful!! Glad to see that you received some new pictures and video, but sorry to hear about the judge drama. All of the pictures are adorable! Crossing my fingers & praying that someone helps that judge along!!

Nicole said...

Wow-i've never seen a baby do something like that on command! She IS a smarty pants! :)
Cute video and pics-congrats.
You'll be holding her before summer!
nicole

Robin said...

She is SO beautiful! Love the new pictures.

Melissa said...

ok not only is she a totally cutie but she is a genius too!

Sam said...

Gorge, totally gorge. But I'm sure you could make a beautiful baby, too. Just sayin'. :)

I just know she's going to be laughing up a storm within hours of you meeting her. ;)

Anne Devlin said...

She is just sooooo cute! I can't wait til we get to meet her in person and more of her personality shows - you get hints of it in the video and pics (especially that sassy one :-O) but I suspect she is like Lily and doesn't really reveal all of herself right away. Miss you guys!

Jenn said...

What a face. She is a beauty. Thanks for sharing pics.

Lisa said...

Oh, she is just gorgeous!! And yes, what a smart & strong baby too!!

She truly looks wonderful!
:) Lisa