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guess who??

Look at the absolutely precious little face that, at last, made it’s appearance in my inbox today…


I can’t stand it!! Come on LOA!!!

Unfortunately, that’s not all we need to have happen to bring our girl home.

First we need to finish a homestudy update. That means that even though we’ve already completed a ton of paperwork, we still have to complete a ton more. Financials must be recalculated. MVRs must be requested and received from the states in which our drivers licenses were issued. Homestudy visit must be completed.

And, most importantly, little girl clothes must be bought and little girl rooms must be painted and decorated!

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08.31.09 · adoption, Vivienne 27

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  1. Patricia/NYC says

    August 31, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    ABSOLUTE CUTENESS!!!!!!
    Oh those cheeks!! You know I'm partial to cheeky little girls! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Praying it all gets done QUICKLY!!

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  2. Carrie says

    August 31, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    She's beautiful!! Hope things get moving quickly so you can bring her home soon!

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  3. Jean says

    August 31, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    She is precious! What a little darling!! I can hardly wait until you bring her home!!
    Blessings,
    Jean

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  4. TanyaLea says

    August 31, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.!!!!!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Who can resist that face!? I'm right with you on traveling. I want Khloe home already!! Her last update said she can already dress herself, and she is only 18 mos. old!! NO-O-O! She's growing too fast.

    Praying for everything to process smoothing and without and hold-ups, so you can bring that precious little sweetie home already!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Blessings and Hugs,
    ~Tanya

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  5. Mandi says

    August 31, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Vivi is absolutely adorable. I cannot believe how much she has changed. I will be praying that everything gets done quickly for you and her.

    Mandi

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  6. Mom to my China Posse says

    August 31, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    What a beauty! I know that must have made your day.

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  7. Carrie says

    August 31, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    She is so cute!

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  8. Lisa says

    August 31, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    So totally adorable, Stef! She reminds me a bit of Sophie when Sophie was little…and you know how crazy I am for THAT little girl! Praying God speeds your journey to Miss Vivi. Love you!

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  9. Amy says

    August 31, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    PRECIOUS!!!

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  10. Kim says

    August 31, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Oh serious sweetness! How can you stand that? She looks wonderful!

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  11. Ohilda says

    August 31, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Oodles of cuteness there! LOVE IT!!!!

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  12. Colleen says

    August 31, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Oh my gosh she is so adorable!!!! What a cutie pie!!!!!!!
    Hoping that things move along at rapid speed!!! : )

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  13. Cindy says

    August 31, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Precious!!!! Congratulations!!!!

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  14. Chris says

    August 31, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    What a cutie!!!!!! Yes, let's get that LOA!!! I am waiting for mine, too!!! Then we can celebrate together!!! I will be praying that all that 'other' paper work goes smoothly and quickly!!! Let's get these kiddos home!!!

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  15. Kris says

    September 1, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    wow.. those EYES!! she is so dang cute Stef!!!!!

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  16. Tara says

    September 1, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    OOOOH, she is so cute. I can't wait to see her in your arms. I think she looks a little like your Sophie;)

    tara

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  17. Andrea says

    September 1, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    CUTIE PATOOTIE!!!!
    Her Tootsies look great.

    xoxo,
    A

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  18. Rachel says

    September 1, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    So precious!!

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  19. Heather says

    September 1, 2009 at 1:46 AM

    How stinkin' cute is she! I bet you cannot wait to get your hands on her.

    Hoping for quickness so you can bring Vivi home as soon as possible!

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  20. Lori says

    September 1, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Oh my gracious! If she isn't the cutest little thing! Getting new pics is such a blessing but golly, it makes a Mama's heart ache for her baby girl even more, doesn't it!?

    I'm praying for you, sweet friend!

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  21. Michelle says

    September 1, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    Oh my, she is just adorable!! ADORABLE!!! I will say a prayer for you right now that all of those updates go smoothly… AND quickly!!

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  22. The Ferrill's says

    September 1, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    Oh come on LOA!!!!!!!!
    That little chick-a-dee is TOO CUTE FOR WORDS!!!! Love those cheeks!
    I'm praying for you!

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  23. Virginia and Doug says

    September 1, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    Oh my goodness, she's beautiful! I'm getting so excited for you guys.

    Gin =)

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  24. Kim says

    September 1, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    OH SHE IS BEAUTIFUL! Praying she is in your arms soon!
    Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
    Kim

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  25. Nicole A. says

    September 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Simply stunning! Nothing like a new picture, I bet! Good luck with that paperwork. Not that you need it; I think you may be Superwoman. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    All the best,
    Nicole A. in OH

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  26. rem says

    September 1, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Hooray for new picture! I (twenty)second how cute she is.

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  27. The Gang's Momma says

    September 2, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Love the pic – she's gorgeous. So happy you got an update. Good luck with all the remaining paper chase. Reading about yours makes me reluctant to start another process of my own. Reluctant, not resistant! ๐Ÿ™‚

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