Dearest Olivia

One year ago, we met our daughter on this day. It has been an amazing year seeing Olivia change from a serious, cautious girl to one that is constantly smiling, singing and dancing all the time.
It has also been one of my hardest years, watching one of my best friends, Antonette struggle with cancer. When we returned from China, even among her battle with stage 4 cancer- she asked to make this adoption video for Olivia. Antonette wanted the video to be a story that Olivia could watch and remember just how much she was loved and anticipated. This also became my last and most precious gift from my dear friend.
Thank you Eric for helping her finish this video after she went to heaven.

[@Rocket1229]

This was the sweetest video I've seen so far! I love how you eased into it and played with her for a long time first before you picked her up. It breaks my heart when I see people grabbing the kids and kissing them right away. It seems so intrusive and scary.

[@barbibutton9619]

At the finding spot, when dad was talking to Olivia - just heartbreaking yet joyous. God bless you and your precious babies. Never alone, never again.

[@karenelliott4815]

I have watched hundreds of these Chinese adoption videos. I’ve just found yours. What a miracle! I thought I’d never meet adoptive parents more interested in the baby than in shoving a camera in her face for a Kodak moment. You are the parents everybody would wish for!

[@janisfallstich2514]

Amazing how little Olivia just fit in so perfectly. Lovely documentary ❤

[@kerri759]

That was a great video. You are the perfect family for Olivia. Culturally there was an immediate bond. What a perfect family. You are all beautiful. I hope your family is doing well . I wish you the best life has to offer you. God Bless. ❤️❤️🙏

[@jennyalpago6708]

Thanks for adopting one child such a wonderful thing . Also thank you to all those nannies who are looking after all those children and I think it must be very hard to let them go away.

[@sandradavall6957]

I've watched a lot of KZbin adoption videos because they're always so heartwarming and even from a distance (Northern- NYS)....I can feel the love and commitment they send out. But, when I watched yours, there was just something extra involved.....I found myself smiling along with your happiness and I honestly got choked up when you went to Olivias' finding place. I wish you and your beautiful family all good things. It's very early in the morning here but your your joy and devotion to your family, made my day. Thank you for sharing.

[@doriswhittemoore6457]

I just love watching all those beautiful babies going to loving homes.But there is a little girl from Korea whose adopted mother name was Sara or maybe the Little girl she was adorable.The Little one was taken care of for 14 months by foster mother,this little one danced and modeled her dress. Ihave not been able to find any more information she was a little doll!

[@user-uh4xw8bj2k]

Olivia is so blessed to have you as her parents. I really appreciate what you have done and it's incredible to see how loving and caring you both are. Please keep these videos as they will be invaluable to Olivia.

[@andreahughes1]

What a great memory to leave your daughter!

[@gwenhafford4112]

Beautiful adoption video! You were so thoughtful to describe the many places that were important in her younger life. Congratulations and best wishes to all of your family. You are all just lovely!

[@poppytzu5014]

Oh what a beautiful family you have made !!! Love the stickers - universal fun for little ones ! God Bless your precious family.

[@FranAsaro-jk3ih]

Beyond adorableness!

[@rebornsnuzzles2573]

It is amazing to see people of color adopting a child of color. The gift of culture and language that you can give her is tantamount.

[@kerri759]

This is an excellent video. I hope today your family is as beautiful as it was when you adopted perfect little Olivia. What a great fit. God bless your family.

[@kiza4178]

you make family a wonderful thing. God is shining through.

[@nhgriff1]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your good friend. This video was an amazing gift from her. Your daughter will treasure it. Your family is lovely.

[@pimmspimms5462]

You have a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful family! I’ve cried so many happy tears throughout this video. May you all have love and joy always. x

[@MegaDeansy]

Beautiful video, beautiful child, beautiful family ! My sincerest condolences to you on the loss of Antoinette - take heart, a dear friend's spirit remains with you always xx

[@misa5501]

Beautiful family, good bless you 🙏

[@Amazing9791]

This made me cry…a very heartwarming story with so much love. I love you all honored Jesus Christ ✝️🙏🩷 You’re blessed with a beautiful family 💙🩷💙🩷🩷

[@kurthoman242]

Beautiful family photo at the end. God bless !!!

[@professormiao5033]

善良的人最伟大!! 感恩你们对孩子的爱❤祝你们永远幸福快乐!!!👍👍👍

[@tallblonde1976]

What a beautiful story. Your love for your daughter shines through.

[@Ipaziamedico]

Wonderful story and wonderful persons.... A sweet tribute to Antonette! All the best to you, mam daddy and Olivia!

[@judithryle2113]

What a sweet and trusting little girl

[@michellewhyte7329]

Beautiful family ❤💯❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@sheassounds6644]

Nomasta 💕🙏 I just wanted to say the words you have for your daughter are a so presiouse what a great unselfish gift for her when she is old enough . You both are wonderful be blessed and hold her for as long as you can and when you think she's to old hold her tighter .

[@paulleow3434]

Congratulations! You guys are wonderful and such an inspiration! Please love Olivia with all your heart and may God always bless your family with good health and happiness!!

[@nestorsuan2182]

Beautiful Olivia! Beautiful family!

[@Kitty-ye3zw]

You are all lovely human beings thank you for being so loving! The world needs more people like you.

[@kathleengolden757]

Beautiful family! God bless you!

[@sampalme6690]

So schön....Vor Rührung kamen mir die Tränen,alles gute for the Family!!

[@gladysloing4083]

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful God Bless Your Family Always n Always ❤❤

[@cwcroswell]

❤️ Beautiful Olivia, beautiful family, beautiful video!! So saddened for the loss of your dear friend.. what an extraordinary gift she left you all with..💔❤️

[@AgaBitka]

Amazing video and a great family! All three of your kids are absolutely adorable! I wish you all nothing but the best :)

[@swampophelia2098]

So great that you were able to communicate with Olivia straight away in her own language

[@connieedwards4257]

I loved that most❤️

[@doctordoctor7813]

@@connieedwards4257 me too!! I wish more parents would spend the time getting to know their child’s native language. Even if it is the basics.. so many have a wait of years.. I’m sure being able to understand your new parents would be soothing to the babies

[@donnadee1966]

She is adorable...LOVE her sticker choices. What a great video. Thank you for sharing it!!!

[@neon1964]

What a Beautiful Video ……. This actually brought Tears to my eyes.

[@user-vg1fl4sy9c]

Another wonderful video friend.

[@salvatoreamato3056]

Such a beautiful family and I am proud to see that your whole family are all good Asian Americans. America needs more people from Asia because they all become good and proud citizens. It felt good to see this video and I be willing to bet that all your children will do well in life and be successful from New Jersey

[@marcmoreau9411]

Très jolie famille congratulations !!!!!

[@mariajose_mdeavello]

Maravillosa la forma que tuvieron los nuevos papás de conectar y ganarse la confianza de la preciosa bebé ❤️❤️❤️

[@santiagasamper6818]

no hay nadie que hable el español

[@lisaevans7293]

What a precious soul

[@jillmosley1740]

She is a very happy young lady 💐

[@TheSharron47]

Beautiful family!!!

[@kiza4178]

had to watch again, I love the joy you bring to your family

[@ashcoco1000]

Beautiful family of 5❣So lovely, 💕 from New Zealand💚

[@jaynepeach4689]

Its great they take time with her so she can trust them instead of grabbing her picking her up and kissing her

[@esmeesme7666]

So fabulous. !!!❤️🤗❤️

[@connieedwards4257]

Just beautiful!

[@forestmichael7050]

Thanks for that gift and may the great lord of spirits, most high, king of glory bless u abundantly

[@rjoyce268]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like everybody body had an instant connection. I don't see anymore follow ups, I hope everything is going well.

[@rider2731]

That place has totally transformed just like many places in China.

[@MegaDeansy]

Wow - new world-record set for 'Bonding' - AND with no tears !. Lovely video, tho condolences for Antoinette xx

[@claudinegodel4469]

J'aime ces familles Asiatiques qui adoptent un enfant de la CHINE, c'est merveilleux et plein de bonheur

[@just_one_more_thing-c43]

Beyond beautiful!

[@MegaWhitesox05]

she is beautiful

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

Is this speaking to me? _I_ want to adopt a little girl from China and name her Olivia, too! Olivia Joy!

[@Klassenfeind]

How is the adoption process going? Got an okay already?

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

Jujube Tutube Oh, not yet. I’m still way too young (21) and single (really want to get married when I’m older). But when I’m older I will.

[@geraldinefeind9676]

Awwwww, what a Beautiful family!!’ GOD KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO BE HER PARENTS, BEFORE SHE WAS BORN!!! May our GOOD LORD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY, with much LOVE, JOY, HAPPINESS, and GOOD HEALTH!! Thank you both for sharing this video. SO MUCH LOVE!’n you have truly touched my Heart ❤️ GODS BLESSINGS ALWAYS!!! ❤️💋🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Mamiluz]

What a beautiful family♥️

[@alessandrodesangro8881]

Un amore di bimba!....in un amore di famiglia!....💕

[@ceciliapagano6636]

Vogliate bene a questi bambini 😥😥🙎‍♀️✌✌

[@francescaSmakeupandmore]

olivia non si aspettava d avere fratelli, quando la mamma la scia per abbracciare l'altra bimba è rimasta li ferma, confusa ed ha cominciato a piangere disperatamente. capisco che la mamma volesse salutare l'altra figlia, ma olivia è appena arrivata e non si aspettava questo, lasciarla li impalata povera creatura, fossi stata la mamma avrei continuato a tenerla in braccio pur salutando gli altri figli, lei ha bisogno di sicurezza e cosi si è sentita messa da parte

[@Nannerchan]

She is adorable. She was left behind by China’s terrible One Child policy. Her parents would have been fined or imprisoned.

[@TammyRoush5]

Such a sweet video. Made me cry with joy. So happy for you all

[@kinmanluk5144]

All the bless, your family save a baby girl's life

[@co2fan]

Wonderful..god bless!

[@voskan]

thank you

[@lynnbairefoot3907]

Such a lovely family! Olivia is so precious! I ask out of pure curiosity. No I’ll will intended I assure you but why do they shave the little girls hair? I’ve often wondered about that.

[@fantasiario8254]

In china,it is often thought that the child's hair will grow better after shaving the hair.

[@marjoryrainey7039]

I love the Love!

[@eikout4910]

Thank you

[@katherinejenkins3936]

Beautiful ❤

[@LivvyAlexW]

This video is sooooo sweet

[@susanbaldwin4478]

Would love to see an update on Olivia and your family.

[@megawhitesox0574]

truly i tell you whatever you did for one of the least for these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.(Jesus)Mathew 25;40

[@hayliedlr]

Joey's gonna be a busy big brother

[@lomahtw]

your kids are so cute.

[@marilynwade9448]

Precious

[@FalseInformation]

Good lord that is a cute kid!

[@gabriellasenziani3267]

Ciao che bella bambina carina anche la sua famiglia e bella carina come la bambina complimeti che avete una bella bambina che si chiama oliva ciao tutti

[@analanzari1012]

Maravilloso!!

[@francescaSmakeupandmore]

olivia want to kiss her mommy lips but she round her head..why!

[@neidebarbosa7046]

Brasil Londrina casa.184 💞USA💞China💞 thsnk you 😌 happy 😀l love😍 kiss😘💋

[@maya-craft1297]

So cute familly

[@jacquelinedonoghue8348]

Its really upsetting me i want a chinese child there eyes are buetiful x

[@leonyang1525]

thanks god

[@tycute21]

Buddha blessed your family

[@cwcroswell]

❤️

[@user-fj9eu2op6s]

謝謝新爸新媽姐哥

[@linjin9686]

sweet, are you guys ABC?

[@grumpyrabbit1934]

真好！

[@mayrafernandez7303]

How are you all now?

[@chasx7062]

Dont you hate it when they dont give updates!

[@mortalclown3812]

​@chasx7062 I very much appreciate when parents honor the privacy of their child. Mature humans comprehend that.

[@blackrosary]

The mom look like Chinese and the dad look like Chinese. Are they?

[@mortalclown3812]

How rude.

[@fredwilson8326]

the stickers were a mastet stroke

[@amomsandra]

👍👍👍welcome home olivia ..

[@angelosathog8144]

You gotta be kidding me ? 23 hours flight ? What can we do during those spit hours between those country? People must be exhausted,,, sitting in the plane seat the whole time...

[@mortalclown3812]

People all over the world do it every day. They read, sleep, watch in-flight entertainment. It's not that bad. The option is thinking it is and never traveling to see many of the great sights on our planet... or bringing home a child who needs parents. ❤

[@snowwhite5933]

👏🙏🏼👍😘🤗💞

[@gabriellasenziani3267]

Ciao che bella bambina anche la famiglia bella anche altri due bambini sono belli tutti ciao

[@joselynengaling6932]

She's similar to your biological daughter

[@Denise-ei2pu]

Why do they shave their heads especially a little girl?

[@mortalclown3812]

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