She's a keeper...

After nearly two years of paperwork, waiting, etc we finally have our daughter....

9 months, 18lbs...Ava Mei Scott.

http://picasaweb.google.com/coachstevo2007/China/photo?authkey=-nu4D5zKuwE#5132516483797590258

We're ending our second week in Guangzhou, then back to US on Sat. Wife swears I get a partial day pass mid-week, hopefully the Gov will open the bay by then.

Steve, I just finished looking at all of the photos of your trip.  It was very touching.  I'm so happy for you and your wife.

Congrats Steve, amazing story.

Wow!  Congrats to both you and your wife Steve.  You are going to be a great dad.  Save that shot #30, to remember what a full head of hair on your crown looks like.

Welcome to fatherhood LOL

Allen

Congrats. And good luck with that day pass.

WOW two years of anticipation and such a Sweet Reward She's Beautiful  and just in time for the Holidays. Congratulations and Warm Wishes to your Beautiful Family.                      Mike

Good news indeed. Congrats. Post some pictures when you have time.

Howard

Oops! Missed the link in the post. 

After nearly two years of paperwork, waiting, etc we finally have our daughter....

9 months, 18lbs...Ava Mei Scott.

http://picasaweb.google.com/coachstevo2007/China/photo?authkey=-nu4D5zKuwE#5132516483797590258

We're ending our second week in Guangzhou, then back to US on Sat. Wife swears I get a partial day pass mid-week, hopefully the Gov will open the bay by then.

That's way cool. A bit of advice, if you see this before you depart. Departing out of Guangzhou is hectic. Or at least it was when my wife and I were there in 2002. Much worse than Shanghai, Hong Kong and Haikou. Give yourself plenty of time.

Congratulations,
Scott

Thanks folks...

blog'd here: http://team-scott.blogspot.com

That little one looks as Happy as her new Parents

  Huge Congrats!!!!!!

Man two years a new kid and only a midweek one day pass....  sheez, steep   Congrats to you both. Looks like you guys had fun there. Enjoy your new addition.

Congrats to you and your wife Steve. Warmest wishes to the whole family.

Freddie

Congratulations! A long awaited arrival with great rewards for years to come.


-Brian G

 Steve congrats on your new family! My wife, stepson, and I made a similar journey to Taiwan. It seems like just the other day, but over 6 years have flown by. Now I have a little fishin buddy.
 We enjoyed the photos from your trip. They brought back memories of the flood of emotions along with the many different sights, sounds, and smells.

Congrats on the good news! Now you need another ( small) kayak!