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Precious smiles


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A breakthrough, Shepherd’s shy smiles reveal he seems to be letting his guard down! We’ve been able to get him to smile previously by lifting him up into the air, but other than that, he’s been very stoic. So today it was so exciting to see his clearly contained smile start to emerge! We are so excited to see what tomorrow will bring as we anxiously await Shepherd beginning to trust that we are here for him, for good ๐Ÿ™‚

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06.18.08 · Uncategorized 27

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  1. Barbie says

    June 18, 2008 at 1:40 PM

    How sweet. He is trying so hard not to smile but he just can’t help it. How wonderful to see!

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  2. Amie says

    June 18, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    OMgoodness that is the cutest thing ever. THat little stinker is soo like… “Not goona do it. You WILL not make me smile.” oops, one peeked out.” Seriously, I can do this… must not let mama and baba charactors see me smile.” That MADE my day. I love how his little forhead scrunched up and his eyebrows did this cute little thing when he realized he was not able to contain his sweet little smile.

    THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

    Give that boy some extra hugs from me!

    Lots of Love to you all!

    ~
    Amie

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  3. Kim says

    June 18, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    So precious! He is darling!
    Love,
    Kim

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  4. Michelle@Life with Three says

    June 18, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    Praise God for that! It brought tears to my eyes. He is absolutely beautiful!

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  5. Beverly says

    June 18, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Awww his sweet trying to hide it smile!

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  6. Tamra G. says

    June 18, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Too cute!He has such a sweet face. I bet he get a million kisses a day.

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  7. Tish says

    June 18, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    funyy how hard he is trying not to smile! adorable!

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  8. Melanie says

    June 18, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    Oh my, that is just too sweet! I LOVE it – what a doll baby he is!

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  9. kris says

    June 18, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    Oh I just LOVE how he’s trying NOT to smile- ADORABLE! What a grin!

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  10. Michelle says

    June 18, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    I love it! Soon, he will be grinning from ear-to-ear!

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  11. Christy says

    June 18, 2008 at 6:43 PM

    What a sweetie! He reminds me so much of what Alenna was like when we got her! Let’s hope he doesn’t hate highchairs like Alenna did! Christy

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  12. Patricia/NYC says

    June 18, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    Oh my goodness…how SWEET is that!! You can see his eyes are just BURSTING with laughter when he gives that shy, precious smile! Can’t help but smile big watching that!! LOVE IT!

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  13. Mike and Barb says

    June 18, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    Oh, that is the cutest video!!! What a sweet smile, and I detected a little sparkle in those dark eyes!!! Uh – oh, there may be more than just shyness hidden in this little boy!!!
    Many blessings to you!
    Barb

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  14. Jen says

    June 18, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    My husband and I are considering Chinese adoption, and I have been following your journey to Shepherd. What a beautiful family! I am so inspired by your example. God bless.

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  15. Terynn says

    June 18, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    Ummm…I think I said this before, but it’s the truth, so I’m gonna need to restate the obvious…

    Priceless.

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  16. Wendy says

    June 18, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    He’s really so sweet. It’s great to hear that he is getting more comfortable and feeling more secure. It’s such an amazing process. What until he gets home and sees all of his big brothers and sisters..wow, will he be surprised and in for a big treat. Are you webcaming with the kiddos at home?

    Wendy

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  17. The Ferrill's says

    June 18, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Oh my goodness what a doll! I don’t know what tickled me more…Shepherd’s shy little grins, or Stefanie and Chris’s giggles! ๐Ÿ˜‰
    What sweetness!

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  18. Rebecca says

    June 19, 2008 at 12:14 AM

    Wow Stefanie that is SO CUTE!!!!! LOVE IT!!! I laughed out loud watching him TRY his hardest to contain those little smiles. ๐Ÿ™‚ I can definitely see some mischief in those eyes. A few more days and I bet his personality will continue to emerge!! Your shy little boy might have a wild side!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Hugs and love to you from the other side of the world! I’m there in spirit, thinking of and praying for you, Chris and Shepherd every day.

    Love,
    Rebecca

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  19. Kimber says

    June 19, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    Oh that is so cute. He is trying so hard not to smile but he cannot help himself! He is so cute:)

    Kim

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  20. Qiuqiu's parents says

    June 19, 2008 at 1:48 AM

    That’s so cute! I love how he’s trying not to smile but just can’t help the corners of his mouth!

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  21. Chelley says

    June 19, 2008 at 3:44 AM

    Very cute!!

    he looks like hes thinking “You guys are nutz trying to make me smile”

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  22. Donna says

    June 19, 2008 at 3:45 AM

    What an adorable boy! It’s wonderful to see him with his family, at last!

    Donna
    Our blog: Double Happiness!

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  23. sara says

    June 19, 2008 at 3:51 AM

    I WONDER what was going through his mind. I imagine that he thinks you ‘look funny’!!! Especially with that blonde hair. He probably thinks you guys are crazy!!

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  24. Cindy says

    June 19, 2008 at 3:53 AM

    Happy Days seeing Shepherd in his parents arms!
    Thanks for sharing the joy and your family is beautiful, inside and out.

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  25. Mom To Six says

    June 19, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    Stephanie and Chris…

    Could Shepherd be ANY cuter? Ummm…no! He’s just so darn adorable. You can’t help but smile just looking at him.

    Glad things are getting better. Loving following your journey.

    Hugs,

    Ohilda

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  26. Don and Lisa Osborn says

    June 19, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    He is so precious. He looks really grown up in this video.

    Hugs for Shepherd!!!

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  27. Chris & Deb says

    June 19, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    I am finally just catching up with you guys this week! First of all congratulations! What a cutie! So glad to see the smiles coming forth now. Enjoy every minute….as you well know…before you know it…you will be homeward bound!
    Blessings!
    Deb

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