One year ago today, we were in Danang, Vietnam meeting Elise, and our lives were forever changed. (Post from December 18, 2008 http://mcclellantown.com/?p=513) It is such a joy to celebrate the beginnings of our family during the Christmas season. And while we don’t know the circumstances that brought Elise into our lives, we are grateful and blessed to be Elise’s parents. We pray that her birth parents know that she is healthy, safe, loved, and definitely spoiled.

Happy baby

A wooden turtle instrument

Books!

Mommy and Elise

3 Responses to “Gotcha Day”

1. Kristin says:

   December 18, 2009 at 10:33 pm

   LOVE it!!! Congrats!!
2. Jenny says:

   December 19, 2009 at 2:46 pm

   That is so great! We’re thrilled for you all, we’ve been blessed by your story and blog and family. Happy celebrating today!
3. Debbie says:

   December 21, 2009 at 8:13 pm

   I love her face opening the books. SO sweet! Hard to believe it’s been a year.
   I’m guessing the turtle is from Vietnam. Very nice.