Gemma's Room Is Done! (And just in time, too!)

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The last piece of Gemma's room--a new mattress--fell into place today. It's done, and just in time, since we leave on Monday. WHEW!

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Vicky said…
Love Gemma's room! I sent the picture. I hope you were able to get it! She's beautiful and I look forward to following your adoption journey.
August 4, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Martha said…
If I'm not mistaken, I think that hot air balloon was hanging in Qing's room when she came home, right???
August 5, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Mark said…
Great Job! We look forward to meeting, Gemma!
August 5, 2011 at 7:22 AM
Adrian Roberta said…
Amy, my Gemma says your Gemma will love her room, and that now she wants the same room. (-:

So happy for you
August 5, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations to the three of you and good wishes and thoughts to Gemma as she joins your wonderful family. Safe trip! Pat Covill
August 5, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Rachel said…
Sooo happy and excited for your family! And thanks for sharing your journey with us! Have a safe and wonderful trip!
August 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Roseann D said…
Gorgeous! Love the colors! What a difference from the before pictures! Tell Gracie that Ai Lin is so excited for her! (She also said that Gracie was lucky to be getting a sister cause brothers are pains!) Love, Roseann
August 7, 2011 at 5:18 PM
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