Care Package Sent to Jade

It is customary for parents to send a care package to their child in the orphanage after referral. Here is what we sent.

For Jade:
A Baby Mickey Mouse receiving blanket that we slept with
A "Baby's First Gund" stuffed kitten that we also slept with
Pictures of us and the cats, Baby & Jack
A disposable camera with a letter to the orphanage director asking him to have someone take pictures of Jade and her surroundings, neighboring children & nannies. The letter includes a questionaire for them to fill out so we can get to know our baby better when we get her. Hopefully they will take the pictures and return the camera to us when they bring Jade to us. Sometimes parents don't get the camera or questionaire back, but it's worth a try.

For Jade's nanny and other employees:
Severy hand lotion samples
Postcards of our area
Lindt Chocolate miniatures
Maple Sugar Candy from Maple Grove, St. Johnsbury, VT.
A short note to Jade's nanny thanking her for taking care of our baby girl

In this picture:
Since June 20 is Jade's birthday, I also included a wrapped gift with a note asking them to give it to her on her birthday from her Mommy and Daddy (Ma Ma & Ba Ba). It was the pink stuffed bunny in the top of the box. It plays "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" when its tummy is pressed. There are also red lights inside its cheeks that alternate blinking when the music plays. You cannot see the lights unless they are blinking. The orphanage reported that she loves music, so I hope she'll like this new toy.

I mailed this on Saturday morning and it should arrive next week.