It’s the little things.
Like the bathtub.
In China, Poppy sat like a stone in the tub.
Seriously.
No expression.
No movement.
And, most definitely, no playing.
I’m not sure if it was seeing the other kids play….
or if she had it in her all along…
but it sure is sweet to see.
This is the stuff.
amazing. I love watching her blossom through your pictures. xxoo
Beautiful!!! She has the most delicate features. Love watching her unfold. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing! Such a joy to see her open up and show that beautiful smile!
The sweetest smile of all, is the smile you have waited so long to see! Can’t wait to hear that Poppy is giggling and squealing with her biggest fans. Hope Mama is feeling better and Zach is still flashing his great smile too!
She has that bubblin’ joy! I just might have to get her a Miss Patticake dvd. 🙂
That personality is POPPING out!!!
Oh my goodness – she is just the sweetest thing!!!!! It’s so beautiful to see that smile, not just with her mouth, but in her eyes!!!
She’s so so cute! 🙂 Look at that beautiful smile:)!!
New follower here. I love seeing pictures of your precious new little girl. Can’t wait to see more!
What pure delight to see your little Poppy-cakes come alive. Her expressions are priceless joy!
Love it!
What a sweet little blessing. Love that smile!!!
She’s GOR-geous! But you already know that.
So precious! I was wondering if she would open up really quickly once you got her back home with all the other kids. So happy to see her happy! Such a pretty smile!
She is simply gorgeous!
So happy to see your blossoming!
Such a beautiful smile!
The small stuff that brings such joy!
As your last post was titled – Poppy sure is blooming right before your eyes! Such a wonderful miracle to be a witness to!
Blessings!
Are you SURE this is the same princess?? Amazing what God can do with lots of love (and other kids). Just amazing.
My goodness, what a difference! She is so beautiful! Precious, just precious.
I can’t tell you how much it warms my heart to see that smile!!
praise God! can;t wait to hear what she thinks of the crew! and how vivi is doing with a new baby in the house
Wow, seriously … I have been following your journey the whole time and it’s just amazing to see the layers of Poppy unfold like a flower. She is truly blossoming and it’s just miraculous to watch through pictures … I know it’s even more miraculous watching as her mama. Having just been through all of this (though not at all to the extent you have) … wow, seriously wow. She is a stunning little lady, really really beautiful. Oh what a perfect addition she is to your family … it sure is easy to see God working through her. Such a beautiful thing to see. God Bless your family during this time and always 🙂
Can you see my heart smiling from here? Smiles…. SOOOO happy to see this little one blossoming!
Oh Stefanie, that *is* the stuff. Look at that girly! She’s becoming all giggles & smiles. Priceless!
Oh my word. I just love her and I just want to give her a great big squeeze. Hug her once for all of us. Just sit in a big squishy arm chair and hold her and squeeze her and tell her just how loved she is by everyone, even those of us a thousand miles away who have never met her.
If you are ever in MY neck of the woods, I better get an e-mail.
It is darling to see her playing like any other child.
I know I (and most likely a ton of your readership is as well) am biased toward the beauty of our Chinese children, but sheesh. Seriously. This girl is gorgeous. Her face is breathtaking – and the smile? OY! I love seeing her bloom and blossom – God is so good.
So good.
Wow, what an amazing transformation! I love her sweet, gentle smile. And her hand…just like my daughter’s, Joy. Congratulations to you and your family.
So who’s in the tub with her, making her laugh? Great shots of a happy girl! Looks like she ENJOYS her siblings! She is a doll.
What a blessing to share in these precious moments of life! I am amazed at the transformation. She is beautiful and it is wonderful to see Poppy smiling and playing! God is so good!
beauty unfolding…like a rose : )
She reminds me an awful lot of our Mya! I should show you a picture of her from when she was Poppy’s age! So sweet to see her TEETH!!!! And those eyebrows? Just like my girls! So precious when they are smiling!
I’ve been following along on your journey since the beginning. It brings such joy to my heart to see Poppy with a smile on her face. So happy for you and your family.
It’s wonderful seeing Poppy progress. God is SO good.
Thank you so much for sharing. It fills my heart with Joy to see Poppy letting herself live again.
Love watching her sweet personality start to shine! Yay for Poppy!
Thank you for allowing us to share the joy of seeing this precious little girl blossom over the past few weeks. For me, there is nothing more incredible or inspiring than watching our children make these huge developmental strides post-adoption. It’s such a beautiful thing to witness. Hugs to you all!
Beautiful!! It’s almost hard to believe this is the same child!
smile poppy smile,
and me … a big poppy fan now~
Oh Stefanie…she is utterly adorable. That dear sweet little face.
Congratulations on her beautiful homecoming!!!
Cherie
So amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think she has the most gorgeous eyes I have ever seen!
I am thrilled to see these great posts since you got home. I am counting down the days already which I hate
to admit.. Bring on the jetlag!!!!
Hugs from Nanjing!
Love,
DIana
a smile is so beautiful.
Thanks to share
Her smile makes me smile. Forget the baby steps now…
she is taking huge steps now that she is home.
So glad for you all.
That little gal just continues to melt my heart. Those pictures are just too sweet! Still praying for all of you. 🙂
LOVE IT!!!
Morning Stef – I’m thinking you “know” me well enough by now – and at the risk of sounding something like the people I cage for a living – she is absolutly breathtaking!! You have made such great progress with that little doll – she’s just blooming before our eyes….
And yeah – that is the stuff – it’s the payback – it’s the joy!!
Thanks for sharing that with us!
(and no – I haven’t been ignoring folks – just trying to get by my busted up paw…the pain has been limiting!)
hugs – aus and co.
Oh no! So sorry to hear you’re injured… hope you’re back in action soon 🙂
Thanks for the love, Aus – we agree, she is absolutely breathtaking!!
ox,
Stefanie
How amazing, she is just stunning. Your posts of Poppy brighten up my day! So glad that every photo captures a smile now. 🙂
She is too sweet! The change in her expression and demeanor is astounding, especially when you consider that it’s only been a matter of days. Love to see her smiling!
Praise the Lord! Look at little Poppy!! The picture of security and true happiness 🙂 And those adorable little smiles in yesterday’s post? So.incredibly.precious and dare I say a smitten of sneaky was noted in them too?? Want to hear all “the stuff” whenever you get the chance. Heartwarming for sure!!
Every little ordinary thing becomes extraordinary as you watch your child blossom before you by God’s grace. 🙂
Most definitely… that IS the stuff!!
God is GOOD!! Isn’t it beautiful how He continues His good work in them and they just BLOSSOM! So beautiful… so, SO beautiful! <3
Hugs,
Tanya
Why is it that the little stuff is so endearing to our hearts. Wow, the Lord sure does speak through the little children.
Just bliss,
Nancy-of the crazy 8
She’s home ~ and can feel the love, the comfort, the security. Her face seems truly happy and truly peaceful. It’s almost like a switch was flipped or a light bulb turned on. Sounds like it’s all going to keep going in the right direction. Happy for you all! What a blessing!
All the best,
Nicole A., now in LA
Seriously, could she be any more adorable?!?!
She’s making me grin…HUGE! 🙂
AMAZING EYES! So pure and beautiful! WOW, opening up like a flower before your very eyes! I am sooooo enjoying following your journey. It gives me hope and inspiration for my own adoption journey. prayers for you and your angels! ~Stephanie (http://adoption-thecrookedroad.blogspot.com)
So good to see!
It’s so nice to see a smile on that baby’s face.
Love it!
She is exceptionally PERFECT in every single way.
I have a feeling there is much more “in” her that she is getting ready to reveal to you as the months unfold.
Knowing she is nestled there…at home…….among you and your precious brood makes my heart just sing.
Hugs,
Dita
Your family and your photos continue to be a testimony to the Lord’s goodness and His amazing power to not only “set the lonely in families” but to reveal His good good plans for each individual, precious one. Thanks for sharing your beautiful girl’s pics! 🙂
Oh it is so wonderful to see this sweet pie smile and have fun! IT was there all along, but she was just saving it to make homecoming extra special for you!!!
What a jewel and blessing from God she is!
big smiles,
Jody