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Sunday Snapshot: {silks}

I had intended to let the girls wear their Chinese silks to school on Thursday.

The first day of Chinese New Year.

But it didn’t quite turn out that way.

I did, however, manage to get my rear in gear and get them outfitted on Friday.

The second day of Chinese New Year.

Why split hairs… it’s a 15 day celebration, right?

Because the girls?

Couldn’t have cared less about which day of Chinese New Year it was.

They were wearing their ‘silks’.

And they were jazzed.

They were even happy to let me snap a few pictures before the bus came.

In 5 degree weather.

Sans winter coats.

My girls are tough, I tell ya.

And wow.

Oh. so. beautiful.

I love how they positively glow when they are wearing their silks.

Filled with pride for their birth country.

And their Chinese heritage.

And, I imagine, dreaming of going back to China someday.

And we will.

Someday.

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02.06.11 · China, Isabelle, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot 49

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  1. Tina Michelle says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    How cute!! I love those pics so much!

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  2. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Stunning! I really LOVE the last capture. So, so sweet.

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  3. Kylee says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Wow, how incredibly beautiful your sweet girls are!

    Also, I read your post earlier today about sweet vivenne but never got a chance to comment. I have a three year old little sister whom my parents just adopted from the foster care system, (along with her five-year-old sister). She has been in about 8 different homes and according to statstics shouldn't be trusting or loving us. BUT, God is bigger and she is so attached and bonded to our family. God can do anything! I am so glad that your sweet vivenne is bonding so well with your family. Sometimes those un-prompted "I love you's" are the best!

    ~Kylee (big sister to four adopted kids!)

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  4. Annie says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Those silks are gorgeous! It's not hard to see why your daughters love them!

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  5. Holly says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    The snow makes a beautiful backdrop for their beauty!! Strangely enough, those photos together with your words make me feel weepy! I too long to take my Chinese children back to experience the wonders of China one day. But for now I wonder, will the ones left behind EVER ever EVER stop calling to me? Will I EVER one day feel my family is truly complete? I have no answers, only questions and a deep appreciation and longing for China.
    Happy New Year. By the way, what in the world is a metal white rabbit?

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  6. Life with Kaishon says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    They are so seriously gorgeous. Exactly! Who cares what day it was. So sweet that they were able to wear them to school. I love that they have pride in their country. And I LOVE that they have a Mama who cherishes that pride : ) and fosters it. So beautiful!

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  7. Katie says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Beautiful girls….beautiful photos! I don't think I've ever seen silks that pretty.

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  8. Kristi says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Okay. I know that you know this. But your girls are stunning. Absolutely beautiful!!!
    And where on earth did you find those silks? Because they are so much more elaborate and intricate than the ones we have.
    My kids don't go to school yet, but they did wear their silks to church last weekend and may again tomorrow. They just LOVE wearing them too.

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  9. Kimberlie says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    I love that your girls are so proud of their birth country and heritage! My oldest son is too and he actually wore his silks for his school picture this year even though I worried he'd be teased and tried to talk him out of it. He is made fun of at school but he doesn't let it stop him. Good for you for encouraging your kids to embrace who they are!

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  10. Coffee Break Mama says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Oh, they are beautiful indeed. And they obviously do not care what day it is…their delight is radiant and shines through these sweet photos πŸ™‚

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  11. Sarah says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Simply beautiful!

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  12. Wild Olive says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    The girls are gor-ged! Love their proud, sweet smiles. Love that Vivi said "I love you" to her mama. That makes me smile.
    And I LOVE you, yo!

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  13. M3 says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Yes, they are gorgeous!!! Happy new year sweeties.

    (would it be horrible if I sent the girls to school in their silks this coming Monday? Cause you know I didn't get it together yet…)

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  14. Veronica Lee says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    How beautiful!!!! Love the pics.

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  15. Annie says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    They are just SO beautiful, Stefanie and much tougher than I would be in the snow!!! LOL!

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  16. Jerry and Christy says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Stephanie, Where do you get those beautiful Silks. We would love to purchase some for our daughters?

    jerchris76

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  17. Isabelle et StΓ©phane says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    They are so cute wearing their silks! Gorgeous would be more appropriate!

    Bises
    isa

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  18. Kristy says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Your girls are so cute. Looks you had a winter storm too!

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  19. kbreints says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Your photos are beautiful! I love all the colors!

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  20. Love Letters To China says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    They looks so beautiful with the snow in the background.

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  21. Sherrie says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Hi!
    Your girls are beautiful! Their silks are awesome. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Food for Thought
    http://100sweets.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-snow.html

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  22. Natalie says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    LOOVE all your photos here! The snowy photos paired with the bright clothing is just perfect!

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  23. Angela says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    These photos are absolutely beautiful! I love the silks and your girls are gorgeous! As a young girl I remember dressing up in our Chinese outfits and loving it.

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  24. Marla says

    February 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    They look so pretty. And yes, they also look proud of their heritage. Beautiful.

    Marla @ http://www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

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  25. a Tonggu Momma says

    February 6, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Gorgeous – the silks, your girls, the snow. I loved looking at these photos.

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  26. Rita and John says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    They are so beautiful in their outfits! Happy Chinese New Year!

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  27. 3 Peanuts says

    February 6, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Their silks are gorgeous! Kate wears hers to school (a few different ones) all week. She loves it. Bu I must say none of ours are nearly this beautiful. One of the disadvantages of me NOT traveling to CHina is that Dave did not really buy the stuff I would have bought. So, I go to CHina town each year to supplement but the clothes are very poor quality compared to what he brought back from China.

    Your girls look so happy in these photos:)

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  28. Daisy Dreams says

    February 6, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Love their silks! I was just talking to some friends at dinner the other night about buying more silks….would love to find some as beautiful as these!

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  29. Sharon Ankerich says

    February 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL girls in their silks!!! I dream of one taking our girls back too! Maybe even for another sibling!!! LOVE you photos!!!

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  30. Mama Zen says

    February 6, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    What beautiful girls!

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  31. Football and Fried Rice says

    February 6, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Sophie & Isabelle look GORGEOUS in their Chinese Silks!! I can't blame them for being so smiley AND for ditching the winter coats πŸ™‚ I would have too!! Happy CNY!

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  32. Kim says

    February 6, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Glowing indeed!
    Kung Hei Fat Choy from Hong Kong,
    Kim

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  33. Anita says

    February 6, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Those silks are gorgeous!! They remind me of the Inner Mongolia area!! And I agree, the snow backdrop just makes those pics along with the girls' beautiful smiles!! Happy CNY!

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  34. Lisa says

    February 7, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    They are GORGEOUS!!!!!!! and Tough!!!!!

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  35. Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    LOVE THESE Stefanie!! Your girls are GORGEOUS and the silks are beautiful! Are they tough or what? I am sure it was freezin out there!

    xo,

    Lisa

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  36. Stephani says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    These are beautiful shots! I love the contrast of the bright color against the snow. I am participating in Sunday Snapshot for the first time today with my photo blog. I don't have any children so my photos will be mostly other events in my life. Thanks for hosting!

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  37. 5ennie says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  38. Karin says

    February 7, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Love these shots!! This is the first year that I haven't dressed my kids up in their silks. I guess having a kid in the hospital with a ruptured appendix DOES give me a legit excuse. I just may have to get them out tomorrow. πŸ™‚ My older girls refuse to wear them anymore…sniff, sniff.

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  39. Wendy62 says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    They are absolutely beautiful!!

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  40. Virginia says

    February 7, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Gosh those girls of yours are georgous! And those silks are amazing, Happy Chinese New Year!

    Gin =)

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  41. May says

    February 7, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    The past week I have seen a lot of blog posts with beautiful chinese silk dresses. I just love all the patterns and the colors. Your girls look like little princesses in their silk!!!

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  42. Katherine says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    gorgeous, gorgeous photos of two stunningly beautiful girls! love the snowy backdrop!

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  43. Rebekah says

    February 7, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    The silks are beautiful…just like your girls! You can see the sparkle in their eye and can tell how happy they are to be wearing them!

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  44. Krista says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Love the contrast of the colorful silks against the snow – just beautiful!

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  45. Sally says

    February 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    The girls look so beautiful in their silks. Great photos!

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  46. Donna says

    February 7, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Those are just gorgeous, the girls, snow, and silks! Did you find those in China? I don't recall ever seeing any like them.
    Donna

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  47. Xnomads says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    I'm not sure how I ended up on your blog, but I did and it is so wonderful to see these children adopted from China in such a loving home. I live in China and weekly volunteer at an orphanage. My heart aches for these amazing kids stuck in the institution. The caretakers do the best they can with their resources and education but it is still not even close to what these precious children deserve. So, it is nice to see the lucky children who find a loving home. You're awesome!

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  48. Redruby says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    seems to be a nice meme here..one of my blogs wants to join for fun!
    thanks for hosting this..
    Nature's Beauty

    Reply
  49. Redruby says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    you have very nice pictures of those girls..lovely!

    Reply

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