Family Photos

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2017

One of our dossier photos


The Brownies

Tian's baby picture @ LOCC Zhengzhou



Love these of Tian with his foster mom.
Love his expression.

Tian in his winter clothes.
Tian in April visiting the SWI.
Dig the pink shoes!
Tian at his April medical checkup.


EnEn (Travis)

Love the camo PJs and maracas! 
An all-time favorite

EnEn is blessed to have a man role model in the SWI

Getting lots of love and care

EnEn in his winter getup

Brushing his teeth
Playing piano

Basketball and a smile!

Havin' fun!



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