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With the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival fast approaching, I decided to send a mooncake care package to Miss Vivi and her foster family. I just wanted them to know, somehow, that we are thinking of her. All. the. time. And can not wait to bring her home.

Imagine my surprise when, after emailing Ann at Red Thread Kids to say how much I appreciated her getting our package together and on it’s way, she replied with these priceless photos, as well as updated measurements…


She weighs 22 pounds.


She is 29.5″ tall.


She has 12 teeth.

And she has got it goin’ on.

Oh my, I am totally in love with this little peanut.

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09.29.09 · adoption, China, Vivienne 47

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  1. Karrie says

    September 29, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    She is just precious!!
    What a little CUTIE!!!

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  2. Chris says

    September 29, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Oh Stefanie, she is so adorable! What a nice surprise for you!!!! How old is this little angel now??

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  3. Desiree' says

    September 29, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    We did the same thing for our sweety and got the most gorgeous pictures of her eating the ginormous mooncakes!! Priceless isn't it?!?! Vivi is a cutie, praying youget your TA soon.

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    September 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    OH MY is right! She is sooo precious! We cannot wait for our first Moon Festival celebration in Hong Kong this weekend!
    Love & Blessings,
    Kim

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  5. Mandi says

    September 29, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Oh my gosh, I cannot believe howmuch she has changed since the first picture you shared with us. She is such a doll, and walking!!!! How exciting!

    Any news on LOA??? Do you remember how long it took for you to get a LID from the time you were DTC?

    Mandi

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  6. Colin and Jill Canada says

    September 29, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I love her hair! Cannot believe how much she's grown.

    She is precious precious precious!

    Jill

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  7. TanyaLea says

    September 29, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    What a little hunny!! Such a fun surprise getting photos, isn't it!?! Indeed, Vivi has "got it go'in on!!" ๐Ÿ™‚

    You are BLESSED!! <><

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  8. Love Letters To China says

    September 29, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    She is beautiful! Can't wait to read about your journey to bring her home.

    Reply
  9. sara says

    September 29, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    LOVE the updates pictures of Miss Vivi!! Big Fat WOW on the precious pictures!! Can't wait for T.A.!!!

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  10. Stacy in New England says

    September 29, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    She is too stinkin' cute! I don't think I've ever seen feet so tiny! Photos are better than a good cup of coffee to get the heart pumpin'…..

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  11. Amy says

    September 29, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    She is very very sweet!!! And she has enough hair for some cute little hair bows. Precious

    Amy

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  12. Jean says

    September 29, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    What a wonderful surprise to get these adorable pics of your precious little girl!!

    Thank you for sharing them with us! There's nothing I love me than seeing these little angels!!

    So excited to follow you to China to get her!!

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  13. Patricia/NYC says

    September 29, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    ADORABLE!!!! She has grown so much!! What a wonderful gift to get these photos!! She looks like one busy little girl! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Praying she is home with you sooner than you think!!

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  14. Carrie says

    September 29, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Congrats!

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  15. Anonymous says

    September 29, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Wow, this girl has the Guangxi look for sure. She is ADORABLE, Stefanie. Thank you so much for sharing!
    Leigh (Mom to another amazing Guangxi girl!)

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  16. Heather says

    September 29, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Cannot get over how much she has grown since that very first picture you shared with us. And, such a little cutie. I can totally understand how you're in awe of her. Any other news about traveling?

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  17. Staci says

    September 29, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Oh wow, she is so adorable!!!

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  18. living4him5 says

    September 29, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Just precious! What a sweet blessing to open your email to find that darling looking back at you!

    Thank you for your encouragement!

    Love ya!
    Amy

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  19. Holly says

    September 29, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    oh my goodness! Thank you Lord!!!
    What a dolly!!! Amazing surprise!!!
    22 pounds…that's how much Josiah weighed when we met him two years ago. He's 34 pounds now!!
    Can't wait to see Vivienne in your arms! Praying for you often.

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  20. Ohilda says

    September 29, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    What a cutie patootie that little Vivi is! Can't wait till she's home.

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  21. Keri says

    September 29, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    What a doll baby! I can't believe how much she has grown. She is definitely a beauty!

    Keri

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  22. Shanti says

    September 29, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    What an adorable sweetie! It's awesome that they sent updated pics.

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  23. DiJo says

    September 29, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Stef,
    What a gift to get these!!! She is PRECIOUS!!!!!!! Go get her!!!!!

    So happy for you!

    Hugs,
    Diana

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  24. Miss Anna B says

    September 29, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    She is a doll! Don't those updated photos make you want to go N.O.W. —- oooh, I want to pick her up and love on her. Can't imagine how you must be feeling???

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  25. Sarah says

    September 29, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Go Vivi Go!
    On second thought…..
    Come home Vivi, come home!

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  26. Stephanie says

    September 29, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Stef-she is ADORABLE. Love it! Just as excited for you now to bring Lil Vivi home as I was for you back when it all started with Isabella! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  27. connie says

    September 29, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Priceless!

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  28. Doreen says

    September 29, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    She is just so adorable. When are we going already???? ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Doreen in Montreal single mom to Faith-Jiangxi & Mia-Sichuan

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  29. Virginia and Doug says

    September 29, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    Oh will you look at that cutie patootie!? I'm so excited for you. She looks like she's doing well. She's nearly the same size as my sweetie (who just turned 19 months).

    Gin =)

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  30. shelley says

    September 30, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    such a cute one.

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  31. Kim says

    September 30, 2009 at 1:53 AM

    oh my, she is beautiful! Love, love, love that hair… How can you stand the cuteness?

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  32. Karin says

    September 30, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    Oh my gosh…she is so stinkin' adorable! ๐Ÿ™‚ What an awesome surprise–and a treasure for her to have when she wants to see pictures of herself as a baby. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  33. a Tonggu Momma says

    September 30, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    What a blessing an update is!!! She continues to awe and amaze.

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  34. Journeymark Cards & Gifts says

    September 30, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    I am so glad you received and shared these photos… She is beautiful!!!

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  35. The Ferrill's says

    September 30, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    Well lookee here! What a CUTIE!!!!! She looks like she is going to fit right in with your big ol lovin' family! I'm SO thankful you got these pics of your daughter! Now come on TA! ๐Ÿ˜‰ I can't wait to see who's going back this time! It always helps me make my decision about that! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  36. Cindy says

    September 30, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    PRECIOUS!!!

    Thanks for sharing! Praying for a very quick TA for your Vivi!

    (take a peek at our blog this Wordless Wednesday…)

    Reply
  37. Sally- That Girl! says

    September 30, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    Okay, she is adorable!!!! I can't wait for you to travel!!!

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  38. Kudo says

    September 30, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    That gift is pricless

    Reply
  39. mom2-4boys says

    September 30, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Oh, she is adorable!!! What a great surprise!!

    Welcome to New England. I hope you enjoy fall here, it is my favorite time of the year. Just try not to think about what it is leading into!!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Congrats on your baby girl she is just precious.

    You have a beautiful family!!

    Tracey
    from Mass

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  40. Deb says

    September 30, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    ahhhh….I don't know how you can stand it! She is so adorable! Our wait has been long…..but there has not been that sweet face to look at! Hopefully SOON! I am so happy for you all!

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  41. The Oswalds says

    September 30, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Precious! How exciting to receive surprise pics of Miss Vivi!

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  42. Mom to my China Posse says

    October 1, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    What a doll baby!

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  43. Dita says

    October 1, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Wow, she is a looker that kid, isn't she?!

    I can't believe how big she got. She looks fantastic AND her stats for her age sound really good.

    Can't wait for you to get your buns over there and get her!

    Beautiful Baby!

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  44. Michelle says

    October 1, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    ADORABLE!!! What a wonderful surprise!

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  45. Natalie says

    October 1, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    C-U-T-E!!She is just too much!

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  46. Nicole A. says

    October 2, 2009 at 1:51 AM

    Adorable! More than adorable, really! You must have been over the moon to get unexpected pictures. So happy for you! I do hope you can get her home soon!

    All the best,
    Nicole A. in OH

    Reply
  47. Annie says

    October 2, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Oh Stefanie!!! How cute is she???? She is much biggger than Lizzie was when we got her at 2 years old!!! She is adorable!!!

    Reply

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