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Thursday, December 10, 2009 We have been a forever family now for 1 year! It has been the most incredible journey to watch our daughter grow from crying for 5 solid hours until she fell asleep to running to the door calling "Mommy, Mommy" or "Daddy, Daddy". Every time I look into her deep brown eyes I see God. Only God could have made such a perfect match. It is so incredible to think just 1 year ago in China a little girl was lying in a crib waiting for someone to love her and today she is the light of our lives! I remember my mom telling me how much she enjoyed me. Not that she didn't love my siblings, but she was older when she adopted me and knew just how quickly time goes by. I look at my daughter and know what she must have seen when she looked at me, because I feel that same way, pure joy, I feel so blessed with every second of every day with her. She has such an outgoing personality and gives the big fake smile with the cute little princess wave everytime a stranger looks at her. She loves her big brother, Alex and will drop anything to give him a kiss. She thinks he is a giant toddler. She speaks about 75 words, loves her dogs, the Wonder Pets and Backyardigans. She is right on target for where she needs to be. She not only has brought incredible joy to Tony, Alex and I, but all who meet her. She is a big spirit in a little body. Tony and I often say "what did we do before Gracie" she keeps us on our toes and is very 2! I often look at her when I rock her to sleep and think I can't believe I deserve to be her mom, she is so precious and at her young age has a very caring heart. In church on Sunday a little boy was crying and she grabbed my face with both little hands and said "Oh no, he cry" I thank God everyday for the gift of a wonderful family with beautiful, healthy children. They are my true gift in life. Please enjoy the pictures of our forever family. The DeNiro's

Gracie dressed up going to gymnastics Gracie and Daddy in Chicago Our little dinosaur at Halloween

Christmas pictures taken by cousin Terrie


Mommy, Daddy and Gracie


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