We're trying out nicknames on the newest addition to the Blake household! No Blake can survive for long without an assortment of nicknames. (Courtney- "Chubs" and "Sport", Alex "Bax" and "Albert," Trevor "Trevrika" and "Boop," Erika "Erest" and "Bear." Mom "Mommers" and "Momika," Dad "D" and "Daddest") So Julie has joined our tradition, and, while one contingent of the family is trying-out names in China, the rest of us are making up for lack of cuddle time with our nicknaming creativity.
As already noted, Julie's pick-up was smooth. There were no tears and although (as apparent from the pictures) she seemed a little confused there was no drama. She's very quiet and shy. (A nice change for the Blakes!) And she is very attached to her food. The only outcry she's raised thus far was when Mom took away her empty bottle. (very Blake-like!)
Little Julie doesn't seem to know what to do with toys and likes to play with her hands and interact with herself. However, the more time she spends with the family the more engaged she becomes. And she laughed and giggled when Daddy played with her and tossed her in the air- which gave both of them quite a thrill.
Now the family is embarking on an eleven day effort to claim Julie as a true Blake and establish her as a United State's citizen. Prayers would be appreciated as they attempt to wade through all the red-tape and paperwork which can be so frustrating. Also, please pray that Julie will continue to accept the uniqueness of her situation with the grace and aplomb she has thus far shown. :)
Yay for Baby China! (or Ju-ji, Gus, Chicky, etc.)
:)
-Courtney
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Yipppeeee!!!! Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of adoption! We are so happy for you and can't wait to meet the newest Blake family member! There's lots of love waiting for little Julie here in the Woodall household! We love you all and...we think Julie is a great name choice by the way! Hee, hee! :)
I like Ju-Ji! What fun! Hope your having a great time! God is your stronghold as you go through all the paper work.
You left off "Jules/Jewel" . .
even though it's the name of our dog:) Everyone else is being so spiritual and providing such Godly advice.
My addition: Take MASSIVE amounts of pictures........of everything you can imagine!!!
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