: ~!~!~!~!~!~ Referral~!~!~!~!~!~!~

It is with great joy and full hearts that we announce the referral of our daughter and baby sister. Michele (Mommy) and Emily (big sister) proudly introduce you to:

Chinese Name: Xiu Ge (waiting for translation)

American Name: Alyssa Mercedes + part or all of Chinese name

Province: Chongqing
Orphanage: Xiushan

DOB: March 17, 2005
LID: March 17, 2005 (there is the red thread)
Date of Referral: October 4, 2005

Agency: Holt International Children’s Services

She is described as having beautiful features with a fair complexion and a "wrinkled" head. :-)

We are already over the moon in love with our new addition. We will get the completed packet with medical, developmental and pictures within the next couple of days!!!!

Michele, proud Mom to Emily Hope Zhongyan

born 7-7-02 in Yunnan Province, China

adopted 3-23-03 (Wasatch International Adoption Agency)

and Alyssa Mercedes

born 3-17-05 in Chongqing Province, China

patiently waiting for travel approval (Holt)