I am so stinkin’ tired tonight. I have slept incredibly poorly this trip (I think it’s been the naps that have been my achilles heel) and I am, at last, tired at an appropriate time. I am going to be hitting the hay, so no tip tonight. They have been a bit more time consuming than I had anticipated and I am afraid my brain is so wrung out tonight, whatever I write might not even make sense. But I have a few tips in the ol’ hopper, they’ll be forthcoming soon. Sorry to disappoint anyone, but it is Sunday. And God said we should have a day of rest right? That’s my story. And I’m stickin’ to it.
If anyone has any topic about China and/or travel that they would like my .02 on, lemme know in the comment section…
I love the practice you are getting with your camera Stef! These are fabulous. They will be perfect in that book you need to write someday!!!! I am so glad you took a night off!!! I hope you have a great Monday after a night of re-charging your batteries!
Blessings,
Diana
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU! Only 6 days and we can be whole again. I thank the Lord that it worked out for you to go with Angie! Talk soon. ILYF-me
I would love to know how you handle the squatty potty. That’s the only thing keeping me from travelling to China. lol
Nancy
Gorgeous pictures of Shamian Island, Stefanie. I hope you’re getting some good rest!
the photos are GORGEOUS stef… stunning!
Hi Stephanie…you don’t know me but I have followed you to China several times now through “My Adoption Website” and what a beautiful family that you have! A good friend of mine is in your (well I guess your sisters) group now in China…The Harkness Family adopted Alaina. They live in the same area that I do and I have gotten to be good friends with their family over the past several years! I saw Cole’s website on My Adoption Website and then I recognized you in one of the pictures and found your website…hope you don’t mind if I follow along :). Cole is a doll and so darn cute! Lucy said that Andrea and Cole don’t live far from us at all – very neat! My husband and I are both teachers for Gwinnett County Public Schools and Andrea doesn’t live far at all. Please say hello to her also. I hope you gets some sleep soon…Take care and I just wanted to say hello (I think Lucy might of mentioned something to either you or Andrea that a friend of hers follows your website and it is me) :).
Stacy White
stacyw41@gmail.com
Great photos! Glad you are taking a night off, sweet dreams!!
Your pictures of the buildings are capturing things I didn’t notice before. Beautiful! Hugs!
lovely photos! sleep well, sweet friend!
Ok girl, those pictures are too cool! I may have to have you send me a few to blow up and frame…no kidding. FABULOUS!
Hugs and love and get some sleep!
Amy
Gorgeous pictures. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait to hear more updates. That Cole sure is precious!
What a georgeous blog you have. Your pictures are amazing.
I hope your trip home is short and you and your family are all together soon.
Kennedy-13 yrs old, adopted from China
http://yangzhoufundraising.blogspot.com/
Sleep well sweetie {{{{hug}}}}
Hi Stefanie!! I have loved following your sister’s journey to precious Cole!! He is just so adorable!!! I thought I read that you saw Rebecca. If you happen to talk to her again, please tell her we said hello and Lizzie is wonderful andd precious and and and!!!! Thanks Stefanie!!! Hope you got some good rest tonight!!!
Ann (Lizzie’s Momma)
THank you so much for sharing all this great info and beautiful pictures. I recently found your blog after we got referred a boy. To me it was a big surprise to get the call and hear it was a boy and your blog has really helped me change the pictures in my mind about how the future will be with a little brother instead of a little sister. If you have any thoughts on being a mommy of little boys adopted from China I’d love to hear them. I loved the post you have on your blog about this and I’d love to hear more. How is it to be in China holding a boy in your arms? What kinds of comments do you get? Does anyone say anything about the reasons boys are put up for adoption? I realize that you are in a very special time and place of your lives and I totally respect it if you don’t have the time and or interest to write about this. I just wanted to let you know what I’m more curious about and that I’ve really, really, really enjoyed your blog.
Sincerely, Emilia (Europe)
Mom of a little girl and now soon a little BOY!
Your pictures are A.MAZ.ING. I am duly impressed. 🙂 And, as you know, I have no good travel tips as my brain has turned to oatmeal. Oh, there’s a tip. Pack instant oatmeal for the room. Or did you say that already???
xoxo
I love all your pictures! You have captured some great shots. You are making me want to go there again. Hope you are haveing fun! I am praying for you guys.Love ya,
Chenoa
Stephanie,
Your photography is beautiful…really incredible.
I have loved sharing both your and your sisters experiences on this trip and wish you both all the best in this journey to bring beautiful Cole home.