Today was a very, very good day for all. This was the actual adoption day. I am very pleased to say that we now have finalized the adoption, signed the paperwork and she also signed the paperwork saying she wanted to be adopted. This was not just a happy day for us. It was a happy day for all. I have not seen her smile so much since she arrived with us. It did not hurt that she went to bed last night about 7PM and slept all night for the first time. She woke up in a much better mood as we all did. We started the day with a really good breakfast and them met our guide. We were first off to the passport photo place to get photos of her. Then to the adoption registration office where to everyone's surprise the orphanage director and vice director as well as several other officials from the orphanage were there. We were told this does not happen. She is a very special case and they were all very happy for her. She did not immediately remember everyone but slowly some of the memories came back and she started to ask questions and talk about the other kids. We found out there are only two children left there who were there when she was. All the others have been adopted out. (It appears my wife has a new mission but I will leave that for later) I must say the officials, including the director were very happy for her and very happy to see her. They drove two and half hours to get to the registration office just to spend 20 minutes with her. We will be driving there tomorrow to visit the orphanage and have lunch by special invitation. Our guide informed us this was not the norm. The orphanage called her when they heard we were here and extended the invitation. Normally we have to get permission from the adoption registration office and it is usually not given according to our guide. She must be a very special girl, but of course we already know that. We were given the option of ordering pizza or eating what they prepared (sound familiar Mark, Joleanne, Melody and the rest of the SEAHP team). We decided to eat whatever they prepared. Another adventure. After meeting with the orphanage officials we started the paperwork to complete the adoption. It was a little like buying a house (please understand the comparison ends with the paperwork). This was a wonderful moment for all of us. Lisa started crying. We checked every letter, number and word on every page of every document including the translations to English. Everything had to be just perfect because the US Consulate is extremely picky about everything being in order. Finally we signed dozens of papers, oaths and promises all of which were easy to make to have someone this special be a part of our lives. There were a number of photo ops and will be more tomorrow. Finally we left and headed back to the hotel. There we immediately had a great celebration lunch and then moved on to ---- what else ---- shopping. Someone has her eye on a doll and before we leave it will be hers. She is also looking for gifts to bring back for all of her friends and family. This was a great day and one we will remember forever. Many pictures and many good memories. Now we have to wait three days to get the final documents prepared and then we can take off for our next adventure, getting her medical and applying for her VISA at the US consulate. That will be in another city and take another week. After that it is home and we cannot wait. Thanks to all. More to come.