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Old 12-09-2005, 05:56 PM
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It's a girl!!!!!

It is with great joy that we announce the referral of our daughter!!!!

Chinese Name: Jin (last name) Hong Xi
American Name: Mia Lin Grant
Date of Birth: 26 Feb 05
Orphanage: Ruijin Social Welfare Institute, Jiangxii, China
Height: Don't know yet
Weight: Don't know yet
Travel Dates: Sometime in mid to late January

The picture is coming on Monday!!!

We are so happy!!!!!!

Laura, Michael and Tyler Grant
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Old 12-09-2005, 06:02 PM
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sweet!!...congradulations,i remember the feeling of seeing our daughters pic for the first time...it's surreal...merry xmas!!
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Old 12-09-2005, 06:18 PM
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How wonderful! CONGRATULATIONS!
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Old 12-09-2005, 07:01 PM
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FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!! Congrats and a VERY Happy Christmas for your whole family..............can't wait to see her on Monday.
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Old 12-09-2005, 07:33 PM
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Congratulations Laura! How do you pronounce Mia?
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November 24th, 2006 -- HOME WITH NATHAN!!!

Paperchasing for another child from China.
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Old 12-09-2005, 08:19 PM
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That is wonderful, I am so happy for your family
I hope to see a picture soon.
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Old 12-09-2005, 08:35 PM
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you and can not wait to see her Monday too! LOL
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Old 12-09-2005, 08:40 PM
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What a great early Christmas gift! Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing pics.
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What a great way to start out the New Year! Congrats and can't wait to see the referral pic.

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Old 12-10-2005, 06:22 AM
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Congratulations!!! I can only imagine the joy you must be feeling right now!! Best wishes to you and your new baby girl!!
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that about says it all!
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Old 12-10-2005, 06:45 AM
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Woohoo...can't wait to see a photo!
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Old 12-10-2005, 07:52 AM
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Congratulations. A very nice Christmas present.
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Old 12-10-2005, 08:54 AM
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Merry Christmas, you just got the best gift ever !!!!! I am so happy for you. I am sure you will be climbing thewalls all weekend.
Congrats !!!!!
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Old 12-10-2005, 05:36 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a wonderful holiday gift. I remember getting our referral picture and it was awesome! Post pictures when you get a chance.
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