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01.13.10 · adoption, China, vivi china trip, Vivienne 37

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  1. Stephanie says

    January 13, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Such wonderful photos! Asher is quite the photographer I might add! She looks perfect in the arms of her Mom and big Brother!!

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  2. Dita says

    January 13, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    2 pictures…worth 2,000 words.

    Gorgeous…and so is VIVI!

    xoxo
    Dita

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  3. Cynthia says

    January 13, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    How precious are those babies of yours? I can't wait to get my hands on "my" Asher!!

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  4. Cynthia says

    January 13, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    And, by the way, how do you always manage to look so stinkin' beautiful???

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  5. The Ferrill's says

    January 13, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Oh so beautiful…all THREE of you!
    I loved reading about your paparazzi fanfare arrival in Guilin. You handled it perfectly in my opinion!
    Praise the Lord for an uneventful bus trip! Yes, it IS the little things!
    Continuing to pray for all of you!

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  6. Aus says

    January 13, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    This is some really great stuff – the bonding that we're seeing happen is just super exciting! Hope to follow your lead in a couple weeks!

    Great joy for you here in Cincy –

    hugs – aus and co.

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  7. Chris says

    January 13, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Love all the pictures!!!

    Vivi looks so happy!!! Every one does!!!

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  8. Gretchen says

    January 13, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    I recognize your pictures from the People's Park in Nanning. We stayed right around the corner at the Majestic. I LOVED that park. It was amazing how peaceful it was in the middle of the city.

    Enjoy your sweet girl!

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  9. Karen says

    January 13, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Love all the pictures. What a precious little girl and a handsome big brother! What a trooper Asher is. He's doing a great job as photographer too:-)

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  10. Heather Thompson says

    January 13, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    So glad to check in and see the wonderful journey you're having! Your pictures, as usual are stunning and tell so much! Beautiful, beautiful family addition you have there;)

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  11. Anonymous says

    January 13, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Can't get enough of these pictures! There is a giant lump in my throat every time I visit your sweet blog. Sigh.

    Jennifer
    MAW

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  12. *Overflowing* says

    January 13, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    beautiful…absolutely beautiful! I love seeing all the pictures.

    What a crazy experience at the bus station…definitely makes you appreciate & long for home more!

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  13. Jenny says

    January 13, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    I am adoring the pics and loving the updates. Makes me even more excited for our process!

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  14. Holly says

    January 13, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Love those two together. SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!
    Praying you through this trip!!

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  15. Valerie and Jeff says

    January 13, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Asher is going to be a great dad someday! And I cannot tell you what a gift he is for that little girl! Imagine getting a mom, a dad, sisters, AND brothers all at once. Wow. The sweetness overflows! And to have an older brother like Asher … how cool!
    Thanks for the photos and updates–they are wonderful! And you do look smashing in all your photos! How do you do it and can you bottle it. I guess being a mom looks super good on you! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. 3 Peanuts says

    January 13, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Oh look at big brother squeezing lil Vivi. ALL of these photos are just so loving. It seems like she is doing so well. Praise God!

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  17. Annie says

    January 13, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    So sweet, Stefanie!!!!

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  18. Anonymous says

    January 13, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Stefanie,
    I'm not sure I've ever commented on your blog, but I'm a long-time lurker (I'm pretty sure y'all moved to my neck of the woods this summer!). Every day, I can't wait to get to my computer to see pictures of sweet, gorgeous Vivi. She seems so happy with you and Asher. So, so, so happy for you.
    Melissa

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  19. Sophie Neri says

    January 13, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    I can't get over her smile, she seems so comfortable with you already. It took several weeks to get a smile out of my daughter. How beautifully sweet.

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  20. Sophie Neri says

    January 13, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Oh yea, I'd like to know how you always look so stinkin beautiful too!

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  21. Kim says

    January 13, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    I am so happy to see Vivi in your arms at last. It makes me yearn for Cai to be in my arms so badly. I know that it will happen in God's perfect timing. I too am looking forward every morning for another Vivi day!! Love, Kim

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  22. sweet momma luv u says

    January 13, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Lovely pictures!! Vivi is adorable and you looks so incredibly happy!!!
    congrats again. Glad to hear your bus trip was uneventfull. The throngs of people gathering around me will make me nervous too!! Eekk….

    Hugs and Blessings,
    Jody

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  23. Football & Fried Rice says

    January 13, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    I was going to say what everyone already said about Asher doing a great job as photographer ๐Ÿ™‚

    Love witnessing the bonding time – God is so faithful to help heal her little heart..

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  24. rem says

    January 13, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Loving all your posts/ pics! And praying for all of your famliy.

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  25. DiJo says

    January 13, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    OK – that photo of Asher with Vivi is the most precious photo EVER!!! They will both cherish that until the end of time!!! And, you my dear look as beautiful as ever… What in the world is your secret?

    Vivi looks like she is doing sooooooo amazing! I am so happy for you! God is so faithful!

    Blessings,
    Diana
    *Who is tentatively traveling 2/19 or 2/26 at the latest!!

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  26. Mei Mei s and Mayhem says

    January 13, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    She is just beautiful!!! What a pretty park for pictures.

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  27. Kristi says

    January 13, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    No words necessary!

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  28. Nicole A. says

    January 13, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Happy, happy day! What great pictures!

    (Are all Guilin babies so incredibly stunning? The few that I know of really are!)

    I do think, however, that Vivi is the cutest by far!

    All the best,
    Nicole A. in OH

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  29. Lisa says

    January 13, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    I'm just so drawn to these journeys! I think I figured out why. It's a picture of God and us. The parent has done so much to prepare for the little one. There's so much love involved there. It gets me every time!

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  30. Colleen says

    January 13, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Look at you!! You are just glowing!! And big brother looks so proud. These pictures are gorgeous!!! : )

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  31. Tish says

    January 13, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    fabulous photos! and that asher gets a big hug for being such a great sport!

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  32. David and Sarah says

    January 13, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Those brother/sister photos are just too much for me–I'm getting all teary-eyed. Just beautiful.

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  33. Jean says

    January 14, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Love the pics – keep sharing!! Helps us at home manage the wait!

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  34. jennifer says

    January 14, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Absolutely adorable!

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  35. TanyaLea says

    January 14, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    Yeah!! Some photos with BOTH you and Asher in them! It's great to see smiles on everyone's faces. Vivi is such a cute little bug…and that 'ABC' video was over-the-top CUTENESS!! Looks like a great day! Pray'in it was!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Blessings! <><
    ~Tanya

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  36. Kim says

    January 14, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Radiant! All three of you!

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  37. Debra says

    January 14, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    The photo of Asher and Vivian blows me away. It has to be one of the most beautiful photos ever. The look of sheer contentment and peace on their faces is beyond words. What beauty!

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