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01.23.10 · vivi china trip 52

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  1. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    WOO-HOO! Can't wait to see Vivi home with her sisters and all her brothers. Well, I think seeing with her Daddy might be best of all! Thank you ahead of time!

    Leigh

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  2. The Ferrill's says

    January 23, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!
    God is good ALL THE TIME!

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  3. Julie says

    January 23, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Welcome Home, Vivi! I will enjoy watching you grow up!

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  4. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Thanks for updating us everyday. We hope to travel before March t get our Rachel. It is great to follow your adventure and makes all the more eager to leave.

    Beautiful girl and family. God Bless, Coy/Joy

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  5. a Tonggu Momma says

    January 23, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Oh, I cannot wait to see tomorrow's post! Glad y'all are home safely. Hugs!

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  6. redmaryjanes says

    January 24, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Congratulations! She is so very lovely. AND I am so happy that everything is going so well with her. God Bless!

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  7. Stacy says

    January 24, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    Looking forward to tomorrow! Enjoy life with one more sweet one!

    Stacy

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  8. Jill says

    January 24, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    Welcome home!
    How WELL I remember the JOY of being home after our China trips!
    I pray you will get some GOOD REST!
    VIVI too!

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  9. Jen says

    January 24, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Just so excited for you and can't wait to see how Vivi fits in with the family! BTW I gave you an award on my blog today. Happy Sunday!!

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  10. Holly says

    January 24, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    WELCOME HOME!!
    Can't wait to hear how the trip went. I wonder if Asher slept the whole way home..those anti motion sickness pills knocked me OUT!
    Sunday Snapshot…THE FAM!!!
    Wahoo!!!

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  11. Stephanie says

    January 24, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Woot, Woot!!!! Glad you are home and safe and I can't wait till tomorrow!

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  12. Football & Fried Rice says

    January 24, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Welcome Home!!! Will be so glad to see your update tomorrow! Gotta admit, skipped SS last week ๐Ÿ™‚ It was hard without you here – as cheerleader & all!!

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  13. Cynthia says

    January 24, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    So glad to know you guys are home!! God is good!!!

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  14. Chrissie says

    January 24, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    I'm a lurker … but have enjoyed following all your journies – and again to Vivi!

    Congratulations and welcome home.

    Chrissie

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  15. Daisy Dreams says

    January 24, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    You're amazing, woman!! After a whirlwind of a trip….jet lag, etc. and you will be posting for Sunday Snapshot? That gives me some inspiration!

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  16. Ann Marie says

    January 24, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Yipeee!! Welcome home Vivi.

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  17. Wanda says

    January 24, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    Wonderful. HOME – what a beautiful word.

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  18. nikimac says

    January 24, 2010 at 1:32 AM

    Welcome Home!! Vivi is just stinkin cute….Can't wait to see pictures of the kids together.

    Nicole

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  19. trina says

    January 24, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    Welcome HOME!! I cannot wait to hear how the kids reacted when they saw her…and if she is a daddy's girl yet. jk…I know she will only want her mama for a very long time…but soon will be daddy's girl. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  20. val says

    January 24, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    So happy you are home safe………can't wait to see her with the rest of your family!

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  21. The Gang's Momma! says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:01 AM

    Yayayayayayay! Home sweet home. Sleep well, get all your hugs and kisses and lovin' in. We'll all try to be patient while we wait for pics of you and your girl settling in together.

    Did Asher kiss the ground when he de-planed?! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  22. Sarah says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Welcome home Stefanie & Asher, and of course Vivi Kate! Can't wait for tomorrow's post.

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  23. Jean says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    Welcome home!! Get some rest!! So excited to see the pics tomorrow!

    God Bless you!

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  24. Karin says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    Welcome home! ๐Ÿ™‚ So glad everything went well. Get some rest. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  25. Tara Anderson says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:38 AM

    I can only imagine how happy you are to be home and have Vivi thrown into the mix of all her precious brothers and sisters! I rejoice with you…WELCOME HOME!!!

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  26. Ashley says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    So glad that you are home – welcome to your forever family Miss Vivi!!!!

    Blessings, Ashley

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  27. Julie says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    Glad you're home. Can't wait to see Vivi in her new home.

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  28. Aaron and Erica says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    I'm so glad you made it home safe and sound…and exhausted I'm sure!!! I have enjoyed following along on your trip and I can't wait to see how little Vivi weaves herself into your beautiful family.

    Erica

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  29. Sharon says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    Welcome home! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  30. Lisa says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    Glad to hear that you are home…we await photos of Vivi with her whole family!!!!
    Sleep well,
    hugs

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  31. Rachel says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:31 AM

    Happy to hear your home safely! I've enjoyed following your time in China and am looking forward to seeing pics of Vivi w/the rest of her siblings and both of her parents! What a precious blessing she is!!

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  32. Jodee Leader says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    Welcome home!

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  33. rem says

    January 24, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    Welcome home!!

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  34. mom2-4boys says

    January 24, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    Hope you had an uneventful trip home..
    Cannot wait for your home update.

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  35. Annie says

    January 24, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    Hi Stefanie! My computer got a nasty virus and I have been offline all week! Am just now getting caught up on your beautiful journey!! Can't wait to see the pics of Vivi at home, surrounded by love!! She is just gorgeous!!!

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  36. Patricia/NYC says

    January 24, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Can't wait for the BIG Sunday Snapshot tomorrow!!

    Enjoy your super soft bed!!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  37. Colleen says

    January 24, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Can't wait to hear all about Miss Vivi's homecoming!!!! : )

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  38. Chinamama says

    January 24, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    Thank the LORD!!!! I can't wait to hear all about the flight, travel, and of course what she thinks of the rest of the family. I am jumping on the computer first thing tomorrow!!!

    Have a great day and enjoy life. You did it…again!!!!

    Sharyn

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  39. DiJo says

    January 24, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ๐Ÿ™‚
    DI

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  40. Alyson & Ford says

    January 24, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Good news! Enjoy your first sleep in your own bed!

    Alyzabeth's Mommy

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  41. Wendy says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Welcome Home Vivi! So glad that the three of you are home safe and sound. Hope all is going well and cannot wait to see the Sunday snapshot.

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  42. Heather says

    January 24, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Can't wait!

    Safe and sound, whew! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Goodnight!

    Heather

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  43. Michelle says

    January 24, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    So glad you are home. I am just waiting to hear when Vivi has her daddy and all her brothers (and sisters too) wrapped around her little finger!

    Hope the trip home was uneventful!

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  44. Shanti says

    January 24, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Yay!!!

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  45. Amy says

    January 24, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    YAY!!! So glad you are home safe and together as one big happy family!!! Can't wait for the photos!

    Love and Prayers,
    Amy

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  46. Cindy says

    January 24, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Welcome home with your precious blessing!
    Enjoy this joyful time as a family!

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  47. Shanna says

    January 24, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Yay!! And home feels SO amazing!
    You can update any time you like…. like now! I can't wait to hear how smitten the family is with your newest!!!

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  48. Mei Mei s and Mayhem says

    January 24, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    WHOO HOO!!! Do glad to here you made it home safely!! Cant wait to see pics of all the kiddos together!!

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  49. Karen says

    January 24, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Welcome Home!! I look forward to your SUnday snapshot.

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  50. Kim from 3 peanuts says

    January 24, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Oh I bet it feels so good to be home!!!! get plenty of rest and we will be looking forward to your Sunday snapshot:)

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  51. Robin says

    January 24, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    So glad you are home, can't wait to hear more!!

    Blessings,
    Robin

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  52. Lisa says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Welcome home!! I feel so bad for Asher…have been there myself. Thank goodness I discovered plain old Dramamine is a miracle drug for me.

    Reply

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