Maisie Miao Shanahan
Chinese name: Wan Chun MiaoChun means Spring
Miao means Sprout
She is in Chongqing District, in the city of WanZhou at the WanZhou Social Welfare Institute
DOB: October 17, 2005
Picture probably taken in May.
She likes to laugh & listen to music. Her favorite activities are to be held and played with especially with her doll and rattle. She recognizes the differences between strangers and acquaintances, is able to hold blocks and grasp toys. She eats milk formula mixed with rice as well as eggs and soup.
Notice on Maisie's jumper, the London double-decker bus from her Daddy's home town!!
... that's soccer to those of us in the U.S.) and Lisa (a New Englander who is loving, living in the south, avoiding snow and loving the sun). On 
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145 folks saying hi:
Isn't she lovely! Congrats. I have been following along your journey as a stalker for some time. Good things come to those who wait. Welcome Baby S!
She looks just like Eammon!!!
WE love her! She's perfect in every way!
Congratulations.
We can't wait to hold her.
Peace and Love
--Mick
She is so beautiful!!! Congratulations! Doesn't it feel so good to be parents:)
She's soo precious! Congrats to the new parents! I hope you travel soon to go get her!
Oh Lisa, she is beautiful! What a darling little girl.
Congratulations!
Kathy
OMG OMG OMG!
She's adorable!
Congrats Mommy and Daddy!
So happy for you!
Congratulations! She is so cute! I love her beautiful soulful eyes-you guys are going to be so happy!
Wow, what a beautiful baby...she has the most expressive eyes. Congratulations on becoming a mom and dad!
Your little Maisie Sprout is so cute! Look at those eyes...she is waiting for her Mommy & Daddy!!
Yeaaa I the first to comment... She is a DOLL. It will definatly be steak time at Greg and Daphne. Dry your tears and have another brownie... in fact have one for me. What a lucky family you are, all three of you. Has Daphne calmed down yet? Love, Karen(Nana)
Such a cutie!! And a built in nickname of Sprout to boot! Congrats and a big hug from me!! I'm so happy for y'all!!
Shannon from
Crazy about Emily
Yay Lisa!!!!!! Finally! I love bald babies. She's cute and has a spunky look about her. What fun you'll have! And her name totally fits her. Darn, didn't guess that one. But it's quite lovely. Congratulations!
She's gorgeous!! I love her name.
Congratulations Mommy & Daddy!
What a glorious day!
Oh my goodness, she is so adorable! She has such a concerned look on her face, but she'll get used to camera's being pointed her way soon enough. Congratulations on the arrival of your sweet daughter Maisie! (love the name by the way!!) My dd has the same letters and same pronunciation but way different spelling.
Congratulations! how very exciting and she is too cute for words!! thanks for sharing!
WOWOWOWOWOW! Maizie is beautiful...and I agree, she looks like Daddy. Can't wait to hold that sweet, sweet baby!! Congratulations!
She is so cute!!! Congratulations to you both!
(((clapping)))) Yeah!!! She's beautiful! I am sooo happy for you!!!
She is beautiful!! Congratulations to the three of you!
OMG! She's soooo cute! Love that little bald head and the eyes are just stunning! What a sweetie!
CONGRATS!
Oh, and the name is absolutely PERFECT! I LOVE it!!
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!
So happy for you!
She is a cutie patootie! What a wonderful name.
Congrats on your new family!
Keep smilin!
Hooray!! Maisie is a beautiful name! She's perfect!!
Congratulations!!!!! :)
OH! That is wonderful! She is priceless and you must be so proud! Can hardly wait to hear all about Maisie!
Debbie
Wonderful! Congratulations! She's BEAUTIFUL!!
You're going to China to get YOUR BABY! It's really happening!!
Big hugs, Tracy & Tom
She is soooooo adorable!!! And I love her name!!! Congrats and I can't wait to follow your journey to China! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hooray! What a cutie! There will be smiles all around when you guys finally get to meet her. What joy she has in store! Congrats!
you took my breath away! she is a little cutie pie and already full of personality. i love her chinese name - 'spring sprout' and of course her beautiful american name. can't wait to meet her! congratulations! ps - i think i guessed that province!
She is so sweet. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!! You must be so happy!! She looks like a little peanut!
Julie B
Ahh...
Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
Michaela
Orlando, FL
she has the most beautiful eyes, ever! Congratulations Lisa and Eammon! so, so happy for you, and cant wait to meet little Spring Sprout!
Maisie is a beautiful name for a Beautiful girl. Such big eyes. And she DOES look like Eamonn!
Perfect Perfect Perfect.
That precious bald head makes me want to buy some Hats!!! You must shop MORE!!
So sorry Lisa and Eammon. I spelled Maisie wrong. My apologies. I was so excited and you know I have trouble with my "s" and "z"...just ask Zeth.
CONGRATULATIONS! Oh, what a cutie pie. We are so happy for you!
Krista and Becca
Congratulations Mummy Lisa, and Daddy Eammon! Maisie is perfect! Have a look at her beautiful eyes! You can finally put a face to your dreams. Just amazing.
CHRISTMAS IN CHINA! Woo Hoo!!! I can't think of a better gift!
Beautiful!!!! What a blessing!!!! So worth the wait. What a magical holiday season this will be. Congratulations.
By the way - I love the name!!!!
Congrats to you both on your wonderful baby girl! She looks like she is saying, "Mama and Baba where have you been?"
Mazel Tov, Lisa and Eammon!! Maisie is perfectly beautiful. I am so happy for you and can't wait for y'all to meet!
Oh Lisa - she is so beautiful and amazing! I am SOOO happy for you!
Congrats Mom and Dad!
Congratulations!! She is just beautiful and I am very happy for your family. Can't wait to follow your journey!
Michele
Congratulations to the NEW Mommy and Daddy...She is beautiful:) And what a pretty name.
De-lurking to say Congrats!!!!!
What a sweet, serious face!
Godspeed on this part of your journey to bring her home.
Deborah
Oh she's beautiful...warm congratulations to you and your family!!
Godspeed on getting her home.
kath in NH
What a cutie! I love that look on her face! It's as if she's saying, "You're taking my picture on my worst hair day ever!" I've not seen such a pretty little hairless girl since looking at my Gwen's referral photo!
I'm so excited for you. This is an amazing thing you're about to do. You'll be shocked at how fast time will fly from here on.
Love of love!
Donna
Double Happiness!
OMG Oh, she is beautiful. Congratulations, mummy and daddy.
Bet you are excited now!
Love the name and is suits her so much.
Lily says she is so pretty, loves and kisses from lily
Congratulations! She is precious, and looks like she is really in need of the arms of her Mommy and Daddy. You two will be the ones to make those exquisite eyes sparkle and glow. Hurry up TA!
Finally!! Oh my goodness, how cute is that little bald head and serious expression.
So excited for you and Eammon :)
you made my day!
WOWIE! Finally your time has come! Look at those beautiful big eyes.
Little Sprout is such a beautiful little thing. I will be so anxious to see that worried look turn into a big beaming smile when you hold her in your arms. What a wonderful holiday gift.
Little Lily is in her all green sweat suit today in honor of "little sprout".
xxooKelly
Lisa,
It's so nice to finally see Maisie's face!! I love how well her Chinese name fits with Maisie! She's a beauty. Congrats to you and Eammon!
Donna :)
Congratulations! What a beauty! Welcome to Baby S!!!
Maisie is *gorgeous*!! As a mama to a Chongqing sweetie (DianJiang SWI), I will say that these girls are known for their looks, their tempers, and for their smarts! Cannot wait to hear more about your little girl!
Warmly,
Amanda
www.sopapilla.typepad.com
What a beautiful baby!!!! She's from Olivia's province. You will love Chongqing!
Congratulations!
She is just darling. Cute as cute can be. Congratulations. What a great day. I'm thrilled for you both.
Congratulations! She is adorable! I am so happy for you!!
She is adorable!!!! Congratulations!!!
Long, long time reader, she is beautiful. Congrats on becoming parents. The best is yet to come!
Tricia and Pete in NY
LID 5/24/06
Oh she is soooo beautiful! Congratulations! You must be walking on air with joy and pride!
congrats! can't wait to follow you in China
Ohhh, just look at her- she is precious! Congratulations! Looks like she will be coming home at the same age Sophie Lu was (13 mos)- what a wonderful age! She's just darling, and I'm so thrilled for you!
Hugs, Shana:)
Wow. Incredibly happy for you guys! Welcome Maisie!
WOW!! What a sweet face!! Don't you just want to kiss those amazing cheeks! Congratulations!! How very, very exciting!
She's a pet! Lots of expression in those eyebrows! They will Melt your heart!
*HUGABUGS*
Yippeee! Finally, a picture! Love her, and love her to pieces.
Lisa, I am SOOO pleased for you.
Congratulations!!! She is a cutie! Looking forward to following your journey to go and get her.
I LOVE the name!!!
Oh my is she the sweetest little thing!!! That face! Don't you just want to smooch it?? Well of course you do.
Jeez - I run to the grocery store and look what happens!
Congrats to you! I am just so very thrilled for you and Eammon!!
CONGRATULATIONS Mommy and Daddy S!!! She is absolutely beautiful...and those eyes!
We're so excited for all 3 of you!
Congratulations!!!! She is precious!! She looks like she is just waiting for her mommy and daddy to come and get her!!
Julie
Congratulations on you new Sprout! She is the cutest thing ever!!! I am so happy for you guys:)
She is absolutely adorable!!!! Congratulations!!!!
Lisa and Eammon - Your daughter is absolutely precious. I'm so happy for you both. What a little pumpkin!
Shelley
Congratulations guys.....she is beautiful!!! I guess I was way off for her name.....I love the name you picked!!! Looking forward to following your journey to your daughter!!! Enjoy the next few weeks....you will be travelling before you know it!!!!
Cindy Leger
Canada
Proud mama of 3!!
Congratulations! Maisie is beautiful. We are so happy for you both! Looking forward to following your journey.
She is so beautiful! Congrats, she was worth the wait!
Hey guys its minnie here
Just got off the phone to eammon, and im sooo happy for you guys, you have waited so long and really deserve her, shes absolutly beautiful! I love her already.
Lots of love
Minnie (The already best cousin P)
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Oh, what a sweetie. She looks a little worried in that pic. I bet you can't wait to get to her so you can put a smile on her face. She is so sweet! Big, huge congratulations!
C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S!
She is sooo sweet! We are thrilled for you guys! We just came back from Chongqing!!! Let me know what you want to know and I'll think of some things and send them your way too!! HOW EXCITING!
Lisa :)
P.S. All of our babies were shaved too... the spring/summer months are very, very hot. She'll probablly have a head full of hair when you see her and she will look completely different!!! : )
CONGRATULATIONS! She is adorable...precious lips, those eyes!! What a great day!
She is precious! Congratulations!!
Oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wee Maisie Spring Sprout. Absolutely ADORABLE.
Congrats, congrats, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on your little libra!!
I had to laugh at her expression - "I'm not ready for my close-up!"
She is so beautiful and I just can't believe that the day is finally here.
Many hugs and congratulations!
Aha! Congrats! So you got yourself a CQ girl, hunh? (We know about those types!)
Congrats again!
She is so adorable! And I love the name Maisie:) I hope you have super speedy travel! Congrats!
Aimee
Congrats!!!! She is adorable - and how about that double decker bus?!?!? :)
Such a sweet face and expressive eyes! At long last :0)...and I love the name!!!!
Lisa and Eammon:
Congratulations! She is so adorable and her eyes are beautifully soulful. All of the girls from Chongqing are so beautiful. Folklore has it that when a man who is married travels to Chongqing he realizes that he got married too soon :)
Let the celebrations begin!!
Beautiful baby, beautiful name! Congratulations! The best is yet to come....
It's about time! What a beautiful daughter, what a beautiful name.
Congratulations mommy and daddy! Can't wait for the rest of your journey!
She is beautiful. The wait was worth it!!! We waited 14 months back in 2002 for our daughter's referral from China. Congrats!!!!!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! She has very soulful eyes!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Maisie is BEAUTIFUL!!!! OMG, I'm so happy for you guys!!!
BTW,I was RIGHT on the name, just had the spelling wrong! I was RIGHT!!! I think I'm going to the casino tonight!!! =)
I am so happy for you guys. I have been watching and following your blog for awhile. Maisie is beautiful and precious. Thanks for letting me along for the ride.
Joan
St Paul MN
(mom to Elizabeth from PingXiang PRC and just submitting my dossier for mei mei)
Hello Lisa and Eammon-Your daughter is adorable. Our baby, Cate, is in the same orphanage as Shanahan. I bet we will be travelling together. Our travel group number is 1077. My email is ccoartney@iglou.com. Congratulations!!!!
I'm so excited, I just realized that her first name is not Shanahan it's Maisie. Cate has the same look of concern that Maisie has, and the same hair-do.
Yahoo - we have been waiting all week and anxiously checking email for the news and pics - worth the wait!! Maisie is an angel - gorgeous eyes. We can't wait to meet her, hold her, as we are already in love with her. God has blessed you both and angels are dancing as they send another one home - to you!!!! Our love to your new "family" Love, 'Uncle' Rich, 'Auntie' Karen, Hayley and Brando xoxox
Maisie is so precious! I have been away from the computer all day. We are so happy for you. You must be over the moon. Speedy travels. Beth and Shayna
Lisa,
Isn't she wonderful?!?!? Look at those eyes! I bet you can't wait to get on over to China to hold her. She's so pretty! I'm so happy for you.
Tiffany
HORRAY!! Happy day for you! Congrats!!
SCREAMING FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOPS!!!! So very excited for you and Eammon!!! Maisie is a doll!!!!
Lisa
Oh, what a little punkin'! She's a cutie! Congratulations.
p.s. I love the name. :-)
What a beautiful baby! Congratulations mom and Dad!
Congratulations! Your daughter is adorable! Such an expressive face. I LOVE her ears! Happy Became a Family Day!!
Congratulations Lisa and Eammon!!! I'm so excited for you to get over there and get her.
And I love the name Maisie!
Well well well. Isn't she something! Congratulations to you all. I love her cute littel face. That look! Boy that look sure is cute.
Congratulations Lisa and Eammon!!! She's absolutely beautiful! Maisie....how pretty!
Congrats Mom and Dad. Sweet dreams tonight as Baby S floats through your dreams!
She'll be in your arms for Christmas!!!
Congratulations!!! She's such a cutie! Love her big eyes! Can not wait to meet her! xoxo
I think she kind of looks like your husband! She is lovely. I am sooooo excited for you- congratulations and enjoy this exciting time......and here's to a very very very fast TA!
Meg
and Maisie is just the sweetest name!
She is ADORABLE! Congrats!
Congratulations Shanahan family. I am so very excited for you. She is just adorable...what a wonderful treasure after such a long wait. I look forward to following the rest of your journey.
Aloha,
Bailey :o)
http://ladybug.komplexify.com
Congratulations Mommy and Daddy! Maisie is gorgeous! Big HUGS!
Congratulations Mama and Baba on your precious girl! Hooray! Best wishes and happy travels. :)
YAY!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! She is such a beauty, love the name 2!! Looking forward to maybe traveling to china with you guys!!! Celebrating with you!!
She's absolutely adorable!Such eyes! Huge congratulations!
Hi Lisa -
Congratulations to you and Eammon.
She is darling and just waiting for both of you with open arms. Hope you will be travelling with Dave and Jodi McMahon.
Congratulations and Best Wishes for a beautiful life!!! It is going to be lots of fun.
Mary Jo
How did Eammon get a baby with a British bus on her outfit? I looked for the three lions as well...
It truely is meant to be.
Too bad she wasn't wearing a Man U jersey.
She is beautiful!
CONRATS!
Eammon, a pint (or two) on me.
If she isn't the spitting image of her Daddy I'LL BE A MONKEY'S UNCLE! (wait, actually, I'm already a Monkey's Momma, that's enough!) LOL
SHE'S JUST THE SWEETEST PEA! AND DON'T TELL ME YOU DON'T WANT TO NIBBLE ON THOSE ADORABLE EARS?!!@?@#? CUZ I KNOW YOU DO!! Just PRECIOUS!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Amy & Ruby Cate
OH! Maisey Sweet name!
I just caught on!
What a doll! I love her little face..... too sweet! I bet Mommy & Daddy are in love.
All the best Kimberly Evans
A great big CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you guys. She is beautiful. Can't wait to kiss her little cheeks.
She is just beautiful...and I love those eyes!!! :) I am so happy for you ...and LOVE the name Maisie!!! :)
Hurrah! Congratulations...you must be SO SO happy. I was thinking she looked like Eammon, too. I think they really do use those photos.
She's adorable! Congratulations to you both.
What a sweet, sweet baby. So beautiful. Congratulations!!
What a sweetheart! Congratulations!
OMG, you have made my day!!!! Look at that beautiful girl!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS MOM & DAD!!!!!
Maisie is ADORABLE!! She's looks so dainty and perfect! I know you are itching to hold that sweet girl! Her name fits. It just fits!!
Congratulations... many, many, many times over. She's wonderful.
You know, Sprout does make a good nickname!
how adorable!!! So happy for you!!
I am late in posting but I am so happy for you!
She is utterly gorgeous and cuter than can be!
Oh how very wonderful for the new Mom and Dad
Congratulations! Maisie is beautiful!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! The shirt thing is just perfect! Now that is a red thread story for ya.
Can't wait to follow you through China.
Lisa,
Not to be greedy or anything, but are there more photos yet? :)
Tiffany
Jeff and I sit here in Hong Kong at the Starbucks with chills from reading your blog! yippee!!!!! FINALLY! She is precious. Tomorrow we meet Eliza and will be thinking of you and knowing you will be walking these same steps in about a month. Sending love and prayers your way!
HUGS-
Elizabeth and Jeff
She is absolutly beautiful! Congratulations to you and your family!
Jessica
Congratulations! So happy for you both.
Hooray!!!!!!!!!!! This is the absolute best news to come home to. I am so excited for you Lisa and Eammon! Awesome, awesome, awesome. She is beautiful, just beautiful. Oh, and she's almost the exact same age as our girls. The 3 of them are going to be great friends.
Much love!
Mary-Mia
Congratulations! Maisie is adorable! There is never a dull moment with a Spicy Girl in the house. Get ready for lots of fun!
Yea, your awaited day has arrived...Finally!
Maize is a great name and so, so sweet looking.
Your little spring sprout. I love that. Mama's little
sprout. Watch her grow. Love Nan & Tully
Good luck, Eammon and Lisa, with your trip to Chongqing, China. I am actually from that city and know about a lot of stories of abandoned children there. One of my friends work in a local government organization and try their best to provide for these babies.
Congrats! She's beautiful, very pretty name as well.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I am so excited for you. She is cute. I like the name that you have chosen as well.
Dear Mommy,
Congrats to you, Eammon and Maisie!!! You are already a beautiful family!!!!!! I didn't bring my laptop to Chicago, because I wanted it to be a internet free weekend. Then I went crazy. I told Darren, "I HAVE to find a way to see Lisa's baby. I can't wait till Sunday night!!!" So we ordered the internet in our hotel room via the T.V. screen. The reception was terrible, and I could hardly see her face, so the next day when we were all walking around Chicago we came upon the Apple Store, and we were able to check her out!!!! So happy for the three of you!!!
Hey, one more thing...you sure that's not our baby??? She looks just like Darren - same hair style!
What a beautiful, endearinf face she has!!!!
She is so cute! I bet those big eyes don't miss a thing! Congrats Mommy and Daddy! Fingers crossed for a very quick TA!
Congratulations, she is sooooo cute!!!
AHHHHhhhhh CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We have a Chongqing girl too!! Our girl is from Fuling. I love her name!!! I can't wait to follow along and see this little beauty in the arms of of her forever family!! You guys are going to be great!!!!! How cool it's going to be to see her out there chasing all those geese around!
Chongqing is awesome!!!
Love bunches -
Tonia
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