Hapu Brrr

Dear Joy,

Happy Birthday!

Today you are two and we had such a fun and busy weekend celebrating!

When I asked you "How are you?" this morning, you answered, "Djoo", which of course means, "two". And, when your stuffed kitty asked your name, you answered, "Djooy".


Daddy and I are so lucky to have you in our lives. It was nine months ago today that you were given to us, screaming and crying in Chongqing. Thank heavens for the little terry cloth kitty that Sam gave to you. Nine months has changed so many things. We hardly remember what it was like to leave the house with just a purse or wallet.


I thought about your birth family tonight. I know that they are thinking of you. They would be so proud of you, too. I imagine them now in the Mountain City thinking Happy Birthday thoughts for you.

We had a wonderful time at your party and we are so lucky to have so many friends to celebrate with. Daddy and I always pictured having a birthday party in that park, even before we met you. It was a dream come true for us. We could not have asked for a better day.

Spending time at the Zoo today was also so much fun. Watching you and Jarrah and Anton makes me remember what it felt like to see things for the first time. I think my favorite part was the baby panda in the tree. You seemed to like the elephants the best. And even though they were hiding, Daddy liked the anteaters.


Happy Birthday (Hapu Brr) to you, sweet baby of mine.


Love,

Mommy