Our Forever Family Day!

Tori's social workers 

Mr. Yeh our most Fabulous guide in Taiwan. We refer to him as Yeh-Yeh(grandpa)

To start off by yesterday was our visit with Tori. We met at the Facility where her govt. social works out of where we met in Jan. Tori came running in and jumped in my arms and screamed Jie Jie (big sister). Got my quick hugs and kisses from her and Tatumn became her focus. I was soooo happy to see her excited to see her sister also. Tori is so beautiful and so full of life. We went to a room where we visited with Tori and the girls played with jacks and colored 3D velvet posters and I was able to get more information on Tori's family and learn more about Tori. We did receive our Final Ruling (Adoption Complete) yeserday!!!!!!!!!!!
Tori then wanted to go out and about and asked to go back to our hotel. We got to the hotel around 4:30 and 5 mins later she asked to get back into the infamous bathtub. So she did. After that we headed to of course McDonalds and then back to the Center by 7pm. Tori started to shut down on the way back and we knew it was because she wanted to stay with us. Mr. Yeh tryed to explain and comfort her by telling her we will be back in the morning to pick her up and she will forever be with Momma. She was not having any part of it. Once again I had to break away from her and leave her sobbing her eyes out. It was awful. One more day and we will be together forever.
Lindsay my case worker from Gladney and Gongzhan from Gladney also were with me to enjoy a glimpse of what bringing a family together forever means.... It was so great to finally meet both of them.

Forever Family day! 6-1-2011
What this will mean for her is a family to guide her, teach her, but most importantly love her unconditionally forever. We are so greatful to Cathwell and her Birthfamily for allowing our family to do just that!

We dropped Lindsay and Gongzhan off at the local airport and headed to the center to pick Tori up at 10am. She came in running and gave me a big hug and kiss. She knew today was forever!
After a liitle bit we headed off to Starbucks for some much needed coffee.... getting up at 4 am is a killer. Then we headed to the Taipei Childrens Recreation Center where we enjoyed the bumper cars, ferris wheel, train, merry go round and more. After we were done there Tori was ready to go to the hotel and play in the bathtub once again.... By 1:30 pm we were back in and the girls enjoyed a few.... bounces on the bed.... get it out here I say. As we speak Tatumn is crashed 3pm and Tori is watching Pink Panther. What more can a Mom ask for a most perfect day with 2 of my daughters.
Tomorrow I will meet Tori's birthmom. By myself. Mr. Yeh will take the girls to the park. We will head out for dinner shortly and call it a most enjoyable day. We Love you Tori soooooooo very much!