[heikewould]

Samantha came home at 9 months and we do heve the baby pics from the first visit at 6 months that we took. Those would be the earliest besides the referral photo.
As far as telling teachers about her being adopted, I have choosen not to at this point. She is three and just started preschool. We have re-adopted her in order to obtain an American birth certificate. I will only let people know when it seems the appropriate time. A good example is when she has to put together a "family tree". I am not private about her adoption as many of you know I'm proud to be her mommy! I also feel that I want her on an even playing field when it comes to other authority figures in her life. (teachers) I have read far to much on these boards about the stereotyping that happens once a teacher or school knows about adopted kids.