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Getting closer!


Okay. Things are finally coming together. Looking to have our 171 in hand by FRIDAY! Then I’m off to Atlanta to the SoS to finish this paperchase!! Can NOT wait!! If it all falls into place, I should have everything to our agency by the 24th, 2 days before my goal date of the 26th… 3 months post referral! Wahooo ๐Ÿ™‚
We’re all getting so excited about our little guy. Sophie asks all the time, as we are sitting down to dinner, “Where is Shepherd going to sit?” Dalton and Asher argue about who will get to wrestle with him and where he will sleep (hellooo!? He’s gonna sleep with ME!) Just can’t wait to get my hands on that little bundle of cuteness!! I’m posting a few more pictures we received a few weeks ago… doesn’t he look SO precious? Makes me want to do everything in my power to bring him home, and
soon!

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  1. Livin' out loud says

    January 17, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Congrats, congrats!! Ever step is a step closer!!
    Love the new blog!!
    Susan

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  2. Leslie says

    January 17, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    OH HOW CAN YOU STAND IT….SUCH CUTENESS.

    You are so very blessed with all the cuteness running around your house already.

    I loved reading how your morning played out. What I want to know is how you put them all to bed at night. That’s were I have problems with just my two girls. Do they stay in their beds?????

    Do tell…LOL!!
    http://www.leslie-world.blogspot.com

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  3. Christy says

    January 17, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    Yay, Yay, and double Yay! I think you have this dossier prep. down to a science now! Just think the next one will be even easier! ;)Isn’t there a saying out there that says each baby gets easier? :)Congrats on your almost DTC! We will probably be right behind you. Christy

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  4. Patricia/NYC says

    January 17, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    Stefanie…I told you the Good Lord Himself would deliver the golden ticket to you! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    CONGRATS!!!
    And…could Shephard be ANY CUTER???!!!! Can’t wait to see the big smile on his face when you wrap your arms around him!

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  5. Truly Blessed says

    January 17, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    Stefanie,

    It sounds like we’re at the same point in our paperchase — we just found out that our I171H was approved today and we should receive it next week! We’ve been waiting for our precious Jiangxi daughter since October 4, so this is the greatest news ever!

    Your family is gorgeous. Little Shepherd will feel right at home with all of the kiddos around, won’t he? My four are anxious to bring our little girl home as well.

    Love your blog (I found you through RQ’s site).

    God bless your beautiful family!

    Truly Blessed

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  6. Truly Blessed says

    January 17, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Sorry about the double post on the last comment.

    I just checked your kids’ blogs and I remember you! I followed ALL THREE of your kids’ MAW journeys!

    We also used MAW on our adoption journey in ’06 (I’m mom to “Katie…At Last!”a

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  7. Barbie says

    January 17, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    Has it really been 3 months since your referral? Wow!! I guess it goes fast for the rest of us. lol!

    Congrats on that 171. LOVE the new pictures of Shepherd.

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  8. krj says

    January 17, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    I am still reeling from number 8 girl, but man am I excited for your WHOLE family!!

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  9. OziMum says

    January 17, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    What a gorgeous blog! (I found you via R*Q!)

    How exciting!!! Not much longer now!!!

    PS I LOVE your children’s names! Asher was at the top of my list of boys names!!! Love it!

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  10. Sheri says

    January 18, 2008 at 2:56 AM

    Oh, he is so precious! How awesome that you are getting closer and closer to holding him in your arms.

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  11. Colleen says

    January 18, 2008 at 3:32 AM

    Whooo hooo you are almost there! He is so darn cute!!!!!!! I love the new pictures. What a handsome little man!

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  12. sweet-P's Mum says

    January 18, 2008 at 4:24 AM

    Yay Stef!

    He is adorable! I hope this means a fast turn around time for travel, y’know sometimes it helps to be LID after LOI!
    Perhaps we’ll see you in Gunagzhou?

    Hayley

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  13. Keri says

    January 18, 2008 at 5:22 AM

    You have set the bar really high! 3 months for a paperchase. Okay. On my next adoption that will be my goal! Now, where is Ed McMann? Congratulations!

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  14. Chris & Deb says

    January 18, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    How can you stand it Stef? He is just adorable!! Are these new pics?

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  15. Stefanie says

    January 18, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    Hey Deb!
    I KNOW! Isn’t he a doll? It is getting harder and harder to wait… I think once we’re DTC it’s just gonna get worse ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Those are from the set we got a few weeks ago, not new, just wanted to spread out the love a little bit ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. The Ferrill's says

    January 18, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    He is a dumplin’ if I’ve ever seen one Stefanie! And I am thanking the Lord with you for a speedy paperchase! “Nothing is impossible with God…” not even adoption paperwork!

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  17. Tish says

    January 18, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    Hooray for getting closer!!! And your post about “blessings” was so funny and precious!

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  18. mimi4 says

    January 19, 2008 at 4:13 AM

    Ohhhhh Stefanie and Chris, I’m so happy for your family and can’t wait to see him in your arms!!! hugs, mimi ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Mom of 5 says

    January 19, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    How exciting!!

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  20. Amie says

    January 21, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    waiting anxiously for an update.. I have been praying that you would make your deadline.. super cool. GO GOD!

    I am thinking that you could start a dossier service for other adopting parents.. I am hoping to use you for our next! ๐Ÿ™‚

    I will be looking for a post shouting out DTC!!!

    ๐Ÿ™‚
    Amie

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