Friends Reunion

A group of children who were raised in the same orphanage as our Little Princesses are being hosted in the midwest for a few weeks this summer.  This provides a cultural experience for them, and also a chance for people to meet these children who are in need of a family.

Last weekend the children who have already been adopted from this orphanage were invited to a picnic with the hosted orphans so they could get together with their friends.  Our girls remembered several of them, and it was fun to watch their reactions.

Abigail has talked about this particular boy by name (photo below) for months.  When he arrived with his family she gasped, and ran to grab him.  Much to his dismay she also planted a big kiss on him!

Another big gasp came when this boy arrived.

Both of the girls obviously remembered him.  He and Jen locked eyes and he quietly said her Chinese name. It was very sweet.

Of course, I was acquainted with several of the moms from an online group, and it was really great to meet them in person.  

There were fun things for the kids to do - like the bounce house...

Playground...

Face/arm painting...

and various games...

Some of the orphanage staff came on the trip.  I recognized them from our "Gotcha Day," and from visiting the orphanage.  One of the officials was so happy to see the children with their families that she went around giving small gifts to them.  You can see the Little Princesses below obviously pleased with their fancy fans!  It was such a hot, hot day that the fans were certainly appropriate!

It was a twelve plus hour round trip drive for us, but so worth it!  Praying some of these sweet kids meet their future families in these weeks of hosting!  If you would like to meet up with them on some of their activities in the next couple of weeks, contact Madision Adoption Associates for details.