Monday, January 12, 2009

We have her!!!!!!!

Everything is out of order but i am too tired to care!  ha
More tomorrow... nighty night.  The babe is sleeping, so I better too!!!
The one close up I wanted to load is taking forever and my battery is about to die and i cannot find the adaptor... sorry!  But enjoy...








We got her around 3 today and we are exhausted as we had to get up at 4!
So you are going to be the bare minimum today, but PLEASE PRAY that we get some sleep tonight.  WE need it SOOOO Much!!!  Leah has a runny nose and cough, but that is pretty normal for these kids.

She smiles quick, but is also quick to let you know she is NOT happy with something.  Throws herself backwards and tries to fall on the ground.... great huh???  But, hopefully that will not last too long.  She definitely has a strong will.  She has the cutest dimples and the sweetest laugh.

Prayers are still needed for my ankle as it is acting up a lot!  Leah likes to be held before she falls asleep and you have to be standing up... ugh.  Hard for me to do right now.  

21 comments:

Charlene said...

Yea!!!!! I LOVE the family pic and the one of you holding her! How amazing. Congratulations!! So exciting!!!!!!

Praying that everyone feels better.

Colleen Sutton said...

OH Dawn, with tears in my eyes I write this to you ... she is beautiful and I am so eternally grateful that the Lord has finally brought your family together! He is AMAZING! Remember ... ankle = reminder to SLOW DOWN! He works in mysterious ways! (yeah ... right ... slow down with a 3 year old and 19 month old ... he also has a sense of humor!) LOVE LOVE LOVE to the Dagenbach's!
Colleen, Ward & Ava Rose

Anonymous said...

Dawn, Congratulations! She is a doll! I'm praying for sleep and healing for you! Oh my, is she a cutie!

Love,
Pam

Wife of the Pres. said...

Yeah! She looks great! What a sweetheart! I love the photo of all FOUR of you! Precious! Yep, the standing and rocking before sleep is rough but she will adjust to sitting. Let's pray it is sooner than later! So sorry your ankle is hurt. This might be a good day for staying in the hotel and loving on that baby girl!

Congratulations!!!

Anonymous said...

Dawn....she looks beautiful...and you all are radiant. I am so happy for you. Don't worry about the trying to trow her head back and fall thing...Lucy did that too and she outgrew it pretty quickly.

Laura

2 China 4 Addison said...

Oh DAWN!! YOUR smiles say it all! I am thrilled for you, and your whole family. Leah is absolutely precious! She actually reminds me of Bekah!
Get some rest, will be praying for your health!
Love you all lots
Becki

Tammy said...

Awesome! Just awesome to see all 4 of you together at last. Leah is just beautiful and you all look so happy. I'll be praying for some rest for all of you and definitely for your ankle. Love and hugs to you!!! Tammy

Drew J Marston said...

Yea! We are so excited for you!! She is adorable and it appears that her and Bekah are already bonding!! I can't believe how great you all look. Take at easy on that ankle. Have Pete do everything! Miss you and can't wait to meet your newest addition!

Unknown said...

Oh Dawn what joy fills my heart this morning as I gaze upon the beautiful family that God has created for you and Pete. Leah absolutely adorable and the joy on your face is beautiful. I pray that a sweet sleep has fallen upon you, that you are feeling better and that these first days with Leah will be days of sweet discovery of just how precious she is. May God descend upon your family and bring perfection in all that you do as you each get to know this beautiful new daughter. I pray especially for sweet Bekah...may she know just how precious she is to you and Pete and feel confidence in being a big sister to Leah. I love you and can't wait to see more of your days in China.
Love and Hugs!
Nichole

Andrea said...

Congratulations! Two months ago we stood in the same room to meet our Lydia. I recognized the ceiling in your pictures first.

Andrea
AWAA

Keri said...

Dawn and Pete,
Leah is just so beautiful and she looks so happy! So glad to see the wonderful family of 4! Can't wait to see more pictures!

Keri

Angela said...

Absolutely love the cheeks! Thanks for sharing your journey so we can rejoice with you!

Angela
AW Mom

Anonymous said...

Dawn, Pete and Beka....I am so excited for you all to finally have Leah, she is so cute! I know how long you have waited for this and I am sure it's worth every moment. On the other hand I am sure your mom is loving the smoking! (ha ha) cant wait to see you all back in the states and meet Leah..Safe travels.
Love you all..Trista and Steve

Amy Jo said...

Oh, Honey (and Pete, too!)!!! I am SO excited for all of you. YOU GOT YOUR GIRL!!! So, so happy and praying the sleep came for all of you. Sorry about your ankle, will keep praying. I am rejoicing with all of you. God is SO good!!! Love you, love you, love you! Big hug and congrats to Bekah from me & Sara!

Staci said...

Beautiful pictures!! Leah is such a cutie!!! Congratulations!!!! =D

The Vinyards said...

She is a cutie! I'm so happy for you guys. Thank you for sharing your pictures & journey. Can't wait for the next posting.

Anonymous said...

We are so excited for you guys! She is absolutley beautiful! What a blessing. Cannot wait to meet her when you get back. Enjoy!

Love,
Matt, Melissa and Keira

Catherine said...

Congratulations! Praying for your family.

Catherine (a visitor via Emily's blog)

Anonymous said...

HHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! I love the pics, so does Geoffrey, we are sooo happy for you all! She is lovely lovely and Beks seems to adore her already! oxxo steph

strandfam said...

Congratulations! We are rejoicing with your family! God is so good, and we are so thankful that He has chosen beautiful Leah to be part of your family! You all look so happy! Know that we are praying for you and this time you have together in China. We are looking forward to following your trip . Thanks for sharing this amazing time with us. sending you love and prayers
Sarah and family

Amy Jo said...

Need more pics, what time is it in China, my Friend?!? It's midnight in Oregon and I'm missing you like crazy. :-) Come chat with us soon, even for a quick minute or two..I know you have your arms full with your two beauties and so many more important things to do, but knwo you are loved! Your smile says it all. HUGS!!! A