One of my favorite things about adoption is the people you meet along the way.  Guangzhou is full of families from all agencies adopting children.  I  could sit in the lobby and visit for hours listening to the stories of how the children came to their forever families.  Our morning began in the lobby of our hotel where we ran into a family adopting two girls, one who is 13 and one who is 2.  Both of these girls were in Maryn's orphanage and the 13 year old immediately began waving to Maryn and our travel buddy Zach, also from the same orphanage.  This 13 year old girl was one excited person and she was so proud to see the other kiddos.  

 We visited a while and then we went to the medical exam.  A short ride and then into a building that Maryn immediately recognized as a threat.  She was not a happy camper but most kiddos aren't when they are being poked and prodded by total strangers.  

 She was deemed to be a 23 pound healthy baby girl!  23 pounds of cuteness, leg rolls and all!  

 We came back to the room and played - the girls love her to pieces!  My absolute favorite thing to hear is when Maddox scrunches up her face and says, "Awww, Maryn is so adorable! Really she is, mommy!" **Take note, "Awww" has at least 3 syllables!

 And of course I tried to snap a few photos to share with everyone at home....Miss Bright Eyes is not one to smile much yet but she is always taking note of everything going on around her.  She has waved to everyone today and she as babbled more.  She loves to push the buttons on the elevator and points to things around us and makes the cutest little surprised face ever!

The girls could not be doing better!  MK is quick to step up and assist me with getting things that Maryn may need.  MK's eyes lit up when Maryn walked to her for the first time and she was able to hold her.  She really enjoys playing with her and showing her how to stack cups or build with blocks.  Maddox is a mommy's girl!  She is quick to tell her daddy how handsome he is but mommy is the one who she goes to for most everything.  She has been the baby for over three years now and everyone caters to her.  So, all of that said, we were concerned about her adjustment.  God has shown up big and Maddox could not be more pleased with her new role as big sister!  She delightfully squeals at least a gazillion times a day, "Mommy, I am big now because I am a big sister!"  Granted this is all new to everyone and we know bumps will occur but for now we are rejoicing!