We are officially her parents!

This morning we went to the China Civil Adoption Affairs Office to complete paperwork and take a picture for Sophia's passport.  We were able to meet with the orphanage director and assistant director one more time.  The are both very kind men and very gentle with Sophia.  They went above and beyond in providing us with pictures and information about her.  They provided us with the name of a family from Spain who adopted Sophia's friend at the orphanage.  Both girls were cared for by the same nanny and the orphanage encouraged us to maintain the relationship between the girls.  They also brought the original note that was left with Sophia when she was found. Although we were not able to have the note, they allowed us to take pictures of it and photocopied it for us. 
 
Prior to coming to China, I sent a cake to the orphanage to thank them for caring for Sophia.  They in return, took the cake to the foster mother's home and video taped Sophia eating the cake.  The video is priceless, and they were gracious enough to give us a copy.  They also gave us photocopies of pictures of the orphanage and surrounding area, as well as information about the number of children in care and number of staff etc.  Additionally, the orphanage director provided us his email address as he loves hear from adoptive families.  As we were leaving they gave Sophia a keepsake necklace representative of Nanfeng county.  We are truly thankful to the orphanage for the wonderful care they provided Sophia and the kindness they showed us.