Sophie is Thriving~

We are coming up on our 5 month anniversary of our Gotcha Day~ April 28th, 2014. That was such a surreal day, a great day...one that I will remember always. Sophie has grown in so many ways in just 5 short months. Looking back, I can't believe all that she has accomplished since we became a family that day...

Sophie on Gotcha Day~

Sophie in September~

Here are some of Sophie's accomplishments. We are so proud of her!

• She understands all English and can speak some English, also
• She can wear other shoes than those she had in China
• She likes other types of food than Chinese
• She is no longer using a bottle
• She likes to take a bath and swim~ no longer afraid of water
• She can take a nap without us being in the room
• She can trust us to go to preschool, knowing we will come back to get her
• She no longer cries when I drop her off at school
• She can nap in her own room, in her big girl bed
• She is starting to use the potty, as of September 2014
• She has conquered strep throat and bronchitis
• She does not scream when doctors check her out
• She has all but a few teeth left to come in
• She can hold her own with her 2 older brothers
• She has a best friend, Addy
• She loves us with all her heart
• She knows we are her forever family

Sophie just started sleeping in her own big girl bed. I kinda think she likes it...

Although Sophie has only been here for 5 months, it seems as though she's always been here. Thanks to the loving care of her foster family, she has adjusted well and is thriving! And by caring for her as their own until we were able to be united, Sophie knew what it was to love and to be loved.  For this, we will always be thankful...