We've been to Tainan

Monday was Forever Family day for us and Melinda Hui-Min. We arrived at St. Lucy's shortly after 10am (closer to 10:30, actually) and had her in our arms before 11. We took the high speed train down from Taipei. The train was amazing. It took no more time than flying when you factor in all the time in the airport. And was so much easier than navigating airports these days. Last time we spent a few days in Tainan before gotcha day, but this time we went down and back in the same day, which meant our suitcases could stay in one place. It worked out really well.

This time I knew to bring a going home outfit for the baby, and so when we arrived they asked for her clothes. Fifteen minutes later, there she was! She's a peanut but already mobile. As in walking. At 10 months. Yikes. She's afraid of strangers but has handled the transition unbelievably well. She's in my arms and as long as she stays there she's a brave little girl. Dad is anxious to hold her, but is being very patient as he waits for her to be ready for another new set of arms. We were at St. Lucy's until shortly after 1pm. It was wonderful to see everyone again and to see the new facility. When we were here in late 2006 they were still in their original building, so this was a whole new experience for us. Alex was a huge hit. They were happy to see how much he's grown and what a happy little boy he is. Here are some photos from the day.

Melinda Hui-Min meets her mom and dad

The briefest of moments in dad's arms. We'll treasure this one, she hasn't let him hold her since.

Melinda meets her biggest brother


What? She's walking?!

Back in the hotel in Taipei she discovers big brother Alex has some fun stuff to steal