Happy 6th Birthday Jordis Li Meng!!

Mmmmmmmm.....this is yummy!!!!

Her cuddle/100 Good Wishes quilt.

The Birthday Girl

When we first saw her photo in February 2007 we had hoped to celebrate her fifth birthday with her, but that was not to be. So one year ago, we sang Happy Birthday to Jordis and we kept her close in our thoughts.

Today we celebrated Jordis Li Meng's 6th birthday! When asked if she ever celebrated her birthday in China she said, "I don't think so, I don't remember." So we started off the day with Happy Birthday wishes and continued throughout the day. She was confused at first about why we would wish her Happy Birthday more than once. We explained to her that the whole day was HER birthday and we were glad she is here with her family so we can celebrate. She decided that was a good idea!

Our neighbor friend, Paige, came over and spent the day with the girls. Jordis picked "China food" only not in China" for her birthday meal. Off to Panda Express for a late afternoon meal. Then back home and we sang again, Jordis made a wish and opened her presents! She was SO careful not to tear the paper on the gifts. Her sister's patience finally forced her to tear them open! I think that the look on her face was priceless!

Here are a couple of younger photos we have of her. Unfortunately, the only baby photo we have of her is a very small, grainy black and white one. We are lucky to have some of her when she was a toddler. We missed part of her childhood, but we are making up for lost time. She is a great daughter/sister and we are SO HAPPY to have her here!!! Happy Birthday Sweetie!!!