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announcing…

Esther Adaline.

We are absolutely, positively in love.

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04.07.11 · Esther 93

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  1. Diane says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    We all are! She is lovely! And so is her name!

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  2. Stacy says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    She's simply beautiful!! Love, love, LOVE her name!!!!!

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  3. Gracie's Mom says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Oh, my! What a precious, beautiful gift! I am so happy for you!

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  4. Danae says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Pure sweetness….Congratulations on your new blessing!

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  5. Holly says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Oh tears tears tears!! Precious angel! the name is PERFECT!!!!!!!! Thank you God. Your ways, always better than anything we could plan for ourselves. Godspeed to China my friend. Return with full arms and a fuller heart ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Laura says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Oh, she is BEAUTIFUL! And I love the name. Can't wait until you have your girls!

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  7. Rita and John says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Oh, what a beauty! I love her name! She is absolutely an Esther! Congratulations!

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  8. prechrswife says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    So precious!

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  9. Wild Olive says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Love that sweet girl already! Love her name, too!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Amy says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    So sweet! She is a beautiful baby girl.

    Congratulations,
    Amy

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  11. Melody Lietzau says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    She is Beautiful. My daughter is from Hunan. We adopted her last year. I wonder if they were at the same orphanage at the same time.

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  12. Rebekah says

    April 7, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    She is absolutely beautiful!!!
    So happy for your family!

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  13. Heather says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    She is beautiful! Congratulations!!!

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  14. Emily says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    she is beautiful!!!!!

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  15. LeeAnn says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Stunning Stefanie!! ๐Ÿ™‚ What a blessing she is! Celebrating Him in all of this with you! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Lori says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Gasp! Her name is beautiful!!

    SHE is beautiful!

    Glory to God!

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  17. Jen Wescott says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Congrats1 She is so precious!

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  18. Mom to my China Posse says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Shes a real cutie! Love the middle name you choose!

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  19. Laine says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    You KNOW she has ALL OUR hearts here! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  20. Becky Rodli says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    That little mouth is just precious! Wondering how you are pronouncing the middle name. Such a classic name. Love it!

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  21. Full Spectrum Mom says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    She is wonderful! Congratulations and God Bless you for your perseverance. Prayers for continued strength to stay the course-she and Poppy are worth it, of course!

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  22. The Byrd's Nest says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Congratulations and big hugs to all of you!!!! I absolutely LOVE her name:)

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  23. Hailey says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    She's beautiful!!! And that name fits her SO well! Absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  24. Solitare says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    She's absolutely beautiful and I love her name! God Bless your whole family!

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  25. abby says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I LOVE the name! Great choice and she is beautiful!

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  26. Curt, Pam, Ryan and Carissa says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Love her name!! We also have a Hunan beauty that is now 3 1/2. She is from Yueyang City.

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  27. Andrea says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Oh I can see how you felt compelled to carry her sweet face around with you. What a blessing! Congratulations to you all!

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  28. Liberty says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful. Congrats!!

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  29. Teresa says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    We have a Hunan baby as well, from Huaihua City! She's so cute!! Congratulatons!

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  30. Jerusha says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    She's gorgeous.

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  31. Hope for Elisyn says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Simply gorgeous!! Congrats Stefanie to you and your family!!

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  32. Kylee says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    She is absolutely beautiful!! God is good!

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  33. Londa says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    So excited to see pictures of your sweet Esther!She is a real beauty!! Can't wait to see both girls in your arms. What blessings and what an amazing story!! God is so awesome!!

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  34. Ann Marie says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Beautiful name and a beautiful girl. We are so thrilled for your family! Keeping you all in our prayers.

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  35. Sue says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Perfect name for a beautiful little girl!

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  36. Kjbikakis says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    She is BEAUTIFUL! And the name fits her perfectly! Congratulations! (:

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  37. megadog says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    She's lovely! I love her name too. Can't wait to see those two little sweeties together!

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  38. Beach Mama says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Congratulations! I l-o-v-e the name:)!

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  39. Bethany {3SonsPlus1} says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful name for your beautiful daughter! Congratulations!!!!

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  40. Kristi says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Pixie dust is glowing all around this little cherub for sure!! She's such a DOLL!! Love your middle name pick too. She is simply precious, precious, precious!! ..Now let's get this darling home and see some smiles and belly laughs!!

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  41. Lauren says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Congratulations! She is beautiful!!

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  42. Brandi says

    April 7, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Congratulations…she is gorgeous! Love the name…

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  43. Shelly says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Congratulations! CUTENESS! ๐Ÿ™‚ I guess you really didn't need any help choosing her name after all. It is a lovely name for a darling baby girl! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  44. April Z says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    She is absolutely beautiful!!

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  45. Kari says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    She is ever so precious! Congratulations! I love her name too ๐Ÿ™‚

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  46. Joy Graham says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Congratulations! You have a beautiful family. Your new little gift from God fits right in ๐Ÿ™‚
    She looks sooo sweet with her pouty mouth and tiny hand up with a half wave. I know you can't wait to hold her! God Bless you and your family.
    -Joy Graham

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  47. Jodi says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    What a beauty she is!!!! Congratulations!!!

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  48. Natalie says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Beautiful girl. Beautiful name. Congratulations on this precious blessing from the Lord!

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  49. Donna says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Awwww!! She's adorable!! Congratulations!! (Love her name!)

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  50. KMC says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Oh my ~she is sooo beautiful !
    LOVE the name.
    CONGRATULATIONS !!

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  51. Brooke says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Perfect little bitty, perfect name!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ Blessings and love!

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  52. crazynobody says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    OH My is she an Esther! Her whole name fits her perfectly.

    Esther Adaline is SO beautiful! Congrats to all of you ๐Ÿ™‚

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  53. Kim says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Stefanie,
    I am just praising God for ALL He has done! He is truly amazing! Esther is a doll! I can't wait to see her in your arms!

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  54. Leigh says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Way to keep Adaline in your back pocket! ๐Ÿ™‚ Great name!

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  55. TanyaLea says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    …and so are we!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    She is "absolutely, positively" GORGEOUS! LOVE her beautiful name… it suits her perfectly!!

    CONGRATS!! Can't WAIT to see your newest additions join your beautiful family. God is good!! <><

    love,
    Tanya

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  56. Amanda says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    what a beautiful name for such a beautiful girl! i can't wait to see some family reunion photos! ๐Ÿ™‚

    (and i totally think she looks like an Esther too!)

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  57. Melanie says

    April 7, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Ohhhh myy! She's BEAUTIFUL =) SO SO happy for you=) Love her name=)

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  58. Kristi says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    oh my wow – she's gorgeous! and you picked such a perfect name for such a perfect little soul. Congrats to your fam!!

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  59. trina says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Oh my! I love her name!! Perfect! She is beautiful!! They look like sisters…and your daughters. ๐Ÿ™‚ God is so good.

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  60. The Stiffs says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Congratulations. She's beautiful as is her name.

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  61. Lori says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    She's beautiful and the name is perfect! I love her little mouth! Our Avery has a mouth like that one :). Blessings for speedy travel!

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  62. Cora says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    WOW! She is beautiful! Esther and Poppy are going to make quite the pair! Congratulations!

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  63. The Oswalds says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Congratulations! Esther Adaline is beautiful!

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  64. Jennifer says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Oh, Steph! She's beautiful!!!! Her name is positively gorgeous!!! I just got goosebumps all over!!!! YAY!!!

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  65. Amy says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Love Love Love the name:) She is beautiful – Congrats!

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  66. Ellie says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Oh she IS beautiful – and so is her name! Is Adaline pronounced Adda line? (like a line vs. lyn?)

    Congrats!

    xo ellie

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  67. Tammy :) says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    So so so beautiful and precious!! I am so glad we finally get to see this beautiful face. And indeed she is definitely an ESTER!! And you could not have picked a more beautiful middle name as well. What a treasure to go with all your other treasures!! What a Wonderful Mighty God we serve! Now we are just praying them both home!! Those two together are gonna light up your world even more! Hugs!

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  68. The Gang's Momma! says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Have always loved the name Adaline, no matter how it's pronounced. One of my mom's friends from Bible school was named Adeline (pronounced Adda Line) and had this glamorous, ladylike Southern drawl. I was enamored as a kid.

    And darn. I just love love love the name Phoebe – I noticed it on your other list. NO ONE in my family will even give it the time of day for our next mei mei. Grrr.

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  69. Krista says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    OHH.. She is beautiful!! Congratulations!
    I love the name! So precious!

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  70. Shonni says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Yea!!! Congratulations to you. She is so ADORABLE!!!!

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  71. Amy Murphy says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Is she beautiful, or what?!? So exciting! Hope you get to travel soon!

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  72. Nicole A. says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Gorgeous, precious, amazing! I am truly so happy for you all and for beautiful little Esther! (LOVE the name, too!)

    Wishing you a much less treacherous road from here on out, to bring her and Poppy home!

    All the best,
    Nicole A., now in LA

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  73. Diana says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Is it pronounced Adalyn? Or Adaline? As in Madeleine?

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  74. Cindy says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Your new precious Esther Adaline is beautiful, just like her name and sister Poppy! Can't wait to here you have your TAs for your girls!
    Thank you for sharing your journey with us again!

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  75. Carrie says

    April 7, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Awesome- I HAVE GOOSE BUMPS!

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  76. Dylan and Liz Stewart says

    April 7, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    EEEKKKK!!! OH Stefani, she's beautiful! I gasped when I saw her pictures ๐Ÿ˜€

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  77. cara says

    April 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Love the name! We are hoping to name our next lady bug after my husband's aunt Esther who was the sweetest lady ever.

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  78. Suzanne says

    April 7, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful. Absolutely Beautiful.
    Both your precious baby and her precious name.
    So can't wait to follow your journey to bring these two sweet babes home!!!

    Blessings!

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  79. Ashley says

    April 8, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    A-dorable!! And I love, love the name!! Perfect!

    Hugs, Ashley

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  80. Lisa says

    April 8, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    She’s perfect, just perfect! Mazel Tov, Pip-Pip and praise god

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  81. Diana says

    April 8, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Stef!
    I love her name!!! It’s perfect!!! She is so beautiful…. She does take your breath away!
    You know she and Ruby have the same birthday!!!

    I am so happy for all of you!

    YAY!!!

    Hugs,
    Diana

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  82. Au says

    April 8, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Wow – a blog lift to go with the new youngen – great work!!

    As for the name – absolutely LOVE IT – reminds me of when I used to sing barbershop!!

    And as for you daughter – there really aren’t words for it – darling, precious, beautiful – they don’t even come close so ….

    HOORAH –

    hugs – aus and co.

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  83. Stacy says

    April 8, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Steph – how old is she in these pictures? She looks a lot like Mo at a young age. This name just rolls off the tongue – love Adaline.

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    • NiHaoYall says

      April 8, 2011 at 11:59 AM

      Hey Stacy!
      She’s 11 months in those pictures ๐Ÿ™‚

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  84. Jill says

    April 8, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    ANOTHER absolutely GORGEOUS addition to the family!
    Congrats to each and EVERY one of you!!!!!
    God is so stinking COOL!

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  85. Kim says

    April 8, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    She is beautiful … and so is her name!
    So excited for you!
    Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
    Kim

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  86. paulette says

    April 8, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    She is just presious no wonder you carryed her picture around with you Congrats!

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  87. Heather says

    April 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Blog looks gorgeous!! Esther is a love!! Absolutely adore her name and am so happy for your family. Blessings as God does yet two more miracles bringing your precious babies home. We will be praying for your family and following every step ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you for sharing your joy, it helps me believe that God may have a miracle for our family too!

    Love,
    Heather

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  88. Heather Bednar says

    April 9, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Your Ester (and Poppy) are BEAUTIFUL! We brought home our Lily 2008 with TOF (repaired). Even repaired she weighed a BIG whopping 19 lbs. at 21 months old. I am impressed without proper repair Ester is not more blue in color. We have some really blue baby pics of Lily before repair. Our Lily was at New Day and was brought home just before your nephew, Cole. They were the last 2 babies of 2008 to come home I believe (along with Mia who left when Lily did). Your faith is empowering
    -Heather

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  89. Erin says

    April 9, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    A beautiful name for a beautiful little girl!

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  90. Sharon says

    April 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Her name is beautiful and she is just divine! Congratulations.

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  91. Jonni says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Congrats! She is gorgeous and I love her name. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  92. Tami Sisemore says

    April 12, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    beautiful ๐Ÿ™‚

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