A thought stopped me in my tracks yesterday afternoon.
Vivi has been part of our family for six months now.
And I just can’t stand it.
I am so ridiculously smitten with this little girl.
In fact, we all are.
Her big sisters argue over who will get to carry her from the back door to the swingset.
Her big brothers race to see who will get to her first when she wakes in the morning.
Even Chris, on occasion, tries to “persuade” her out of my arms.
And he sometimes succeeds, as long as there is a piece of gum included in his offer.
Turns out being the baby in this family? Is a pretty sweet spot to be.
We love you so much, Vivienne. Happy six months… being our baby.
Sharon says
100% precious!
Laine says
I love how much she is loved! Reminds me of our "baby"! Even the gum part! ๐
Martha B. says
I want one of those! If we could just get this last bit of paperwork done!
Sharon Ankerich says
Very sweet indeed!!! ๐
Aus says
I know better than to miss a day or two or more with your blog – but it's been crazy busy! Great updates – glad the 'hammer falling' has worked for you guys – as always love all the pics – and vivi – we love ya too!
hugs to all – aus and co.
Maggie S says
You reminded me to see the 'chicken-baby' in somebody who has been bringing me to my knees in frustration lately. Thanks.
Carey and Norman says
It is hard to believe that we were in China six months ago. We met a group of XuZhou children this past weekend in Atlanta and it was so fun to see how much the children had changed since their adoption. I think about you and Vivi (Asher too) and Wayne and his boys often. I hope our paths cross again one day….until then, congratulations on 6 months home!!
Isabelle et Sijia says
She's really cute! I really like the last picture.
Gail says
She's simply precious! Congrats on her 6 months!
Nancy says
Oh my GOODNESS! This is so sweet I think I'm gonna have to stop at the dentist and get a cavity filled! Sweet baby Vivi looks so happy and at home.
Thank you so for sharing!
Colin and Jill Canada says
She makes me desperately want another baby girl!! ๐
Jill
DiJo says
Why does time go so fast??? She is so darling!!!! A blessing from the day you saw that precious girl!!! Happy Belated Bday!!!
Hugs,
Diana
Lisa A says
Oh I love this little spicy girl. She's soooo fun! Yes–you're so blessed–and she's pretty sweet–and in a pretty sweet spot! As a woman in China said to us, "she fell in a bucket of honey. She's going to have a really sweet life." Yes indeed!
Nicole A. says
Seriously too darn cute! Darling! Precious! Very clearly lovin' her life, too!
All the best,
Nicole A. in OH
Wanda says
Awww…..how sweet! Happy 6 months!
Wendy says
Six months already…doesn't seem possible! Vivi is surrounded by so much love. Everyone should be so cherished. But look at her…what's not to love. She's just precious! Happy 6 months together.
Sophie says
Wow six months sure did go by fast, it doesn't seem like you've had her for 6 months already!!
She's such a precious girl. You have such darling children Stefanie.
Kim says
We are all smitten!
Eileen says
Man. she's cute.
Was that a subtle hint I detected at the end of the post–the question mark after baby?
Chinamama says
She is sooooo cute!!! I think I would want to be the baby of your family too! ;0)
Sharyn
Chinamama says
I am back… I thought of you today when I opened my mail. I can give you 112 reasons why you can be glad you don't have AC. As a single mother, I don't want to learn that lesson again. My bill doubled!!!! because I finally gave in and turned on the AC for two weeks. I guess its back to 80+ degrees in the house because I don't want those kind of bills again!!!
Sniff Sniff Sniff…
Sharyn
a Tonggu Momma says
*gasp* Has it really been SIX months? Wow. She is just so adorable. Congratulations on six months together!
Virginia says
Happy 6 months with your sweet and oh so adorable Vivi!.
Gin =)
Dita says
Happy 6 Months, you GORGEOUS Baby Girl!
FABULOUS shots, Stef!
M3 says
Awwwww, happy 6 months to the baby of an awesome family.