An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but will never break. --Chinese legend

Friday, July 16, 2010

Happy birthday, baby boy!

Max turned one today. Since we couldn't be there in person, we sent him a little care package (pictured below is his actual package). In addition to a translated letter and candies for the orphanage staff, he got a little panda, a camera for pictures of him with his nannies and a little birthday cake from a local bakery. We are hoping that the company we used to send his package will be able to get us some updated information and/or pictures (maybe of him with his cake?), but so far no word.


Meanwhile, we rounded up some family and friends and had dinner in Chinatown to celebrate. There were 20 of us in all. Thanks so much to everyone who came out in Friday night traffic (and some even with small children) to be a part of Max's first birthday.
The party guests
We had our own private room, and the kids had so much fun playing: Maya, Eli, David and (in the second picture) Gabe
The soon-to-be family of 4


3 comments:

Lao Lao and Lao Ye said...

Looks like a good time was had by all! I hope Max had a great day, too! Can't wait to see him in person!

XXXOOO,
'Ramma

Jennifer Starnes said...

Happy Birthday, Max!!! We can't wait to meet you! :) Love, Jennifer, Kevin, Haley, and Kendall

Julianna said...

Love the family photo... Max is gorgeous, just like his big brother!