Gotcha Day!!!

The pictures say it all. It was heartwrenching at first... Here are our thoughts that evening...

Wow! We are in love with our little girls. The long wait has finally ended and I couldn't be happier! They have already melted my heart.
We arrived at Civil Affairs and was expecting to do some paperwork first. Then Connie (our awesome guide) walked back in and said "Are you ready? They are here and they are very beautiful."
They walked in with their nannies and they looked just like the pictures I have of them. They were so precious, beautiful, and petrified! We came to them slowly and shared our cheerios. I held Sage and Paul held Sophie. Sophie had the hardest time at first, she cried and pulled away, so I brought her sister near, which made them both cry. They were so scared but trying so hard, then they both calmed down pretty quick and Sage fell asleep in Paul's arms. This gave me time to ask the director some questions (Sophie kept looking up at me with her beautiful eyes) and Paul did the paperwork, while holding Sage. Trevor was right there with us, showing them their toys and helped feed them cheerios, Josh was our shutter bug, he took about 300 pictures (great shots Josh). Nick & Grandpa enjoyed watching while Grandma video taped. The girls didn't seem to mind all the people and pictures, trying so hard to be tough.
I held both girls so Paul could finish the paperwork. They both fit great on my lap! When Sage woke up she was still scared and started crying some more, which made them both cry again, but on the way home, they were calm and cuddled to each one of us. Thinking of all that they are going through brought tears to my eyes, my heart went out to them and also tears of joy for their wonderful future and to finally have a family. I'm so thankful for my Heavenly Father for blessing us with these girls and being able to provide a home for them. I love being a mother and will be the best mom I can!!!
Although they were very scared, they did well at the hotel. We ordered room service, they ate very well, hungry girls. After dinner, we heard them say their first words to each other and they became more relaxed and playful with each other. They were still very scared and didn't want us to hold them at first, but they were easily comforted as we scooped them up and cuddle and comforted them.
What precious little girls. They have gone through so much and we are amazed at their strength.
This is the best birthday ever!