Wednesday, January 02, 2008

O Canada!

It finally happened! Our girl is an official Canadian citizen. Hooray!

Here she is. The pink outfit is from Aunt Denise (the only Canada outfit that still sorta fits), the hat is from my Uncle John and the teddy bear "Henderson" was a welcome home gift to Samara from Uncle Harry, Aunt Kimmy and Tae. Thanks everyone!






We received her official Citizenship card and letter from the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration welcoming her to the Canadian family. It came in the mail when she was napping today so when she woke up, Victoria and Austin and I were cheering and saying, "hooray, you're an official Canadian!" She had no idea what was going on but thought all the excitement was rather fun. I don't even think Victoria and Austin truly understood the excitement but it was pretty cute when Mike came home from work. He was barely out of the car and Victoria had the front door open yelling out, "Daddy! Samara is a Canadian!" So cute. :)

I read the letter to Samara so she would understand that she is now "entitled to all the rights and privileges of Canadian citizenship and is subject to all the obligations and responsibilities of her citizenship".

She now knows that "as a Canadian, she must uphold the principles of democracy, freedom and compassion which are the foundation of a strong and united Canada".

I think she gets it.

18 comments:

Dawn and Dale said...

Ahhh!! What a cute post!! I LOVE it!!

Congratulations Samara!!! You're the cutest little "Canadian" I know!!! ;)

M and M said...

Congrats to the newest Canuck!

Catherine said...

Oh my...what an adorable little Canadian she is too! I'm so glad you read her the papers so that she knew her rights and responsibilities! Think she could explain it to me 'cuz I'm not always sure. ;o)

So glad things should be easier when you bring your next little one home. The new laws came into effect/affect...can never get that one straight...on New Year's Day. Hopefully they'll get things ironed out so that your next little Canadian gains his/her citizenship quickly.

Welcome to Canada Samara!!!

Liz and Ava said...

Congratulations Samara! You're the cutest Canadian ever!

Two Kayaks said...

Yay!!!! Another milestone down! Congratulations to Samara!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS SAMARA! I am so proud that you have finally "made it!" And what a cute little Canadian you are! So glad you were read your rights and responsibilities - shows you what a BIG step this was and of course you understood every bit of it. The outfit really adds to the excitement of the occasion! May Canada be a wonderful place for you to grow up! I luv u :)
Gramz

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

Best of luck with the upcoming adoption from Ethiopia... and congrats to the newest little Canadian... take care and have a great 2008...

Anonymous said...

OF COURSE she gets it. She is very advanced! This is true of many spirited adoptive children you know!

Jody said...

Happy Canada Day!!

Very cute photos, I also love the new blog look.

Jody

Middle-Aged Moi said...

CUTE! Congrats to Samara, and her family....:-)

Jie Jie & Di Di said...

Congratulations little Miss Cutie-pa-tootie..

Jie Jie & Di Di said...

Congratulations little Miss Cutie-pa-tootie..

4D said...

Congrats to a cutie Canuck!

Keep smilin!

Anonymous said...

A True Canadian!Grandpa says she looks like she is ready to go fishing with her hat!!!Congratulations Samara! I'm sure you will make Canada proud.
xoxo Grandpa & Grandma

Anonymous said...

Karen picture #4 looks like the British wave!!!

The Robertsons said...

Congratulations Samara, welcome to the new Canadians club. I have to question what it is that makes our families so excited- maybe we'll figure it out when we're older.
Your Guangdong-Newfoundland friend,
Kimberly

johnkass said...

We looked over the new Blog and thought the colours are very nice.
We loved all the pics;
unc jk

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to Samara on her official status as a Canadian!