Tristan and Alyssa

Our good friends Roger and Gwenna came to visit from Texas. We sure miss having them close by. These are some cute pictures of Alyssa with their son Tristan. I think Alyssa has a crush on Tristan. Don't worry everyone, I am in control LOL....We sure had a good visit with the Morganson clan. Their youngest boy Logan is just so cute. I can't believe how fast time goes by. Both boys are growing up so fast, as is Alyssa. Enjoy....

Chinese New Year Continued

More pictures...The couple holding Alyssa are our friends Bob and Rhonda...Another cute picture of Alyssa and Abby...Then the picture of the dragon. And of course many of the local adopted children from China....They were waiting to hand out red envelopes, which contained money and or other items such as stickers.

Chinese New Year

Happy New Year everyone..Today is Chinese New Year. Julie, Alyssa and I along with our friends Bob and Rhonda (Who are in the process of adopting from China) went to a local Chinese Restaurant and celebrated the New Year. This year is the year of pig. We had such a great time. We were happy that our friends were able to participate this year because they were able to see some of the little girls in our area who have been adopted from China. The adoption process is long and when you are actually going through it, there are times when you feel like this little girl is never going to be in your arms. I know it gave them a sense of comfort in knowing that the "Paper chasing" will bare fruit. What an awesome day...Enjoy the pictures....

Here is a picture of Alyssa with one of her friends Abby....More pictures to follow.....

Thank-You

Dear Friends and Family,

Julie and I want to say thank-you for all of your prayers, flowers, cards and show of support during this hard time.
Grandma Parlin was layed to rest on Saturday. The service was beautiful even though it rained.

Just wanted to post a quick and short update.

John

Goodbye Grandma Parlin

Grandma passed away this morning at about 4 am. I will truley miss her. She always treated my like her own grandson and I always felt her love for me. One of her happiest moments that I can recall was the day we brought Alyssa home. She had a smile from ear to ear. Grandma loved Alyssa with all of her heart and called her "My own China Doll."
Last night she was able to say her goodbyes to Alyssa, which I feel gave her so much peace. I love you Grandma, and save a spot for us up there in heaven.
Please pray for Julie, Terri (Her dad) and Grandpa Parlin as they mourn.

John

Today has not been a "Super" day for the Taylor. Right after half time Julie received a phone call from the Ambulance company stating they were transporting her Grandma Parlin to the hopsital She has been suffering from emphysema and it has finally taken it's course of action. We learned tonight that she probably won't make it through the night. We are deeply saddened. Grandma Parlin has been Julies' best friend through out her childhood and adult life. Grandma Parlin has been a huge influence on Julie. Please pray for the entire family, especially for Grnadma that she will not suffer and God will take her home.

Here are some photographs of Grandma with Alyssa...

Recent Photographs

Here are some recent photographs taken of Alyssa.

Alyssa's Birth City

Well....One of the commonly asked questions Julie and I receive is "Where in China was Alyssa born?"

Alyssa was born on September 7, 2004 in MaoNan China. MaoNan is located in the coastal area of Southern China, which is in the Guangdong Province. Alyssa was placed in a beautiful park where she could easily be found by the local people. Alyssa was found and taken the local police station. The police station then took Alyssa to the MaoNan orphanage.

On April 19, 2005, Julie and I received the referral letter from The China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA). The letter included two pictures of Alyssa and a brief medical history. We were ecstatic....So estactic we forgot to hit the record button on our cam corder to film this exciting time. Julie and I left for Beijing China on June 10 2005.

John

Alyssa and Cousin Brooke

Here are some pictures of Alyssa with her Cousin Brooke during Halloween. My brother Jim and his wife Maria and Brooke moved back to U.S. from New Zealand in September of 2006. It's great having them so close. Alyssa and Brooke have fun playing together. I enjoyed the black and white picture of Alyssa and I.
Hope everyone enjoys the pictures.....

John