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Happy Birthday Isabelle!













We celebrated Isabelle’s 4th birthday the day before we left for China. I knew things would be so crazy, we’d be so jetlagged and everyone would be so focused on Shepherd once we got home that it would be best to let her be the star before our trip. We all had so much fun celebrating together at my sister’s house, so much excitement and anticipation filled the air! Isabelle, who has come SO far from her shy and introverted days, LOVED all the attention, and all the gifts! Her favorite was a microphone that also plays music… now we can hear MORE of Isabelle ๐Ÿ˜‰
I had these pictures on my compact flash here with me, and I’ve poured over them many times, just admiring the beautiful faces of my sweet children. How I love them so!!
We are missing you today especially, precious Isabelle! How blessed we are to have you as our daughter for three amazing years ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy Happy Birthday!!
Sending you lots and lots of love,
Mama and Baba

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  1. amy says

    June 26, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    I just love this blog, what beautiful pics!

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  2. Denise says

    June 26, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday Isabelle!!
    We hope you have a great birthday and a wonderful year to come.
    Lots of Love,
    Uncle Brian, Aunt Denise, Noah & Kade
    (your gift should be in the mail when you get home)

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  3. Amie says

    June 26, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Isabelle!!

    I know these pics had to make you so homesick mommy. soon…

    What a beautiful Bunch!

    Lots of Love~
    ๐Ÿ™‚
    Amie

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  4. Patricia/NYC says

    June 26, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY Sweet Isabelle!!! May ALL your dreams come true!!

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  5. Beverly says

    June 26, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    Oh Happy Birthday!

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  6. Rebecca says

    June 26, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    Stefanie, what precious photos of your BEAUTIFUL children. You must miss them like crazy!!! The birthday party looks like so much fun! Happy belated birthday to Princess Isabelle!!!!

    love,
    r

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  7. sara says

    June 26, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    Happy Birthday, beautiful Isabelle!! I love your football party hats ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. kris says

    June 27, 2008 at 1:41 AM

    Happy Birthday Belle!! How privileged I feel to “know” you through your amazing mom- can’t wait for the next time we meet!

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  9. Lisa says

    June 27, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    I have so loved following your journey to Shepherd! I can’t wait to meet him when you come our way. Prayers are with you for travel and peaceful home transition time.
    lisa

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  10. Sheri says

    June 30, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Happy 4th Birthday Isabelle! May God bless you. You share your birthday with another precious girl from China, our daughter Sarah. How fun to know someone else with the same birthday! Looks like the party was a lot of fun.

    I enjoyed following along on your journey to Sheperd. What a joy to see the smiles and giggles from him. You’ll be in our prayers as you transition to life back at home with the whole family, and for Sheperd’s medical care.

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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