23rd August - Hottest Day this year!

Wow!! Searing heat and poor little Mae can't cool down. We decide to try her in the paddling pool and, like everything else, she takes to it like a duck to water! We did have loads of giggles, chuckes and belly laughs but couldn't manage to catch any of that on camer - hence a few rather serious faces. Believe me though, she absolutely loved it!!

August 17th - So many people to meet...

Well, we've been home just over two weeks now. Little Mae Jiao is the perfect baby, taking naps morning and afternoon as well as sleeping right through the night. She eats everything and smiles all day long............ we're obviously completely in love with her!

Here are a few pictures of family gatherings - she's the star of the show!!

Sunday 2nd August

Home at last!!!

We arrived home safely but utterly exhausted on Thursday lunchtime having been travelling for about 18 hours. Mae had slept 2 of those!!

She was a darling on the flight, only crying when we took off and at landing... the cabin pressure obviously affecting her little ears. Otherwise, she played happily the whole time. I must admit though, I did feel very sorry for the poor cleaners who would have to deal with the debris she managed to create and we left behind.

Once home, Mum was here to greet us, followed swiftly by Chris, Tash, Tim and the girls (Saffron & Bea). They couldn't wait to meet their new cousin and it seemed the feeling was mutual, as Mae beamed from ear to ear when she saw them.

The house was full of balloons and gifts which was so lovely - again, we just can't believe the kindness of all our fabulous friends and family. I guess they've also been waiting 5 years for this little one to join our family too.

Mae's settling in to her new nursery - although we're struggling a little with the adjustment to UK time but we're getting there.

Will post more pics as soon as we have a chance to download more of the China trip. In the meantime, here are a few taken since we arrived home.

xxx