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what Poppy wants…

Poppy gets.

At least for today.



Because today is her birthday.



But shhhhhh.

Don’t tell her.



The party is set for Friday night.

So we have to wait until then to really spoil her.



Today we hit the Mart and bought balloons, ice-cream cake supplies, party favors, and pink candles.

And pretty much anything Poppy wanted.



Which equaled two new sippy cups and a cup of popcorn chicken.



If only her wish list would be this short – and total less than $7 – when she’s a teenager.

Can’t wait to celebrate our precious Poppy’s big day.


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09.21.11 · celebrations, Poppy 47

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  1. kelly says

    September 21, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Yay for Poppy’s big day! Enjoy these times… in no time at all, you will be looking a teenager, recalling the magical $7 that made her smile!

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  2. Kathleen says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Happy 2nd Birthday to Miss Poppy!!! She’s so adorable in all the photos, just know she’ll get all the love her sisters and brothers have to give her on her first birthday home! Enjoy your big day, sweet baby girl!

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  3. The Big Sis says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Cute!

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  4. Kelsey says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    She’s so beautiful and radiant. It’s wonderful to see her smile now!

    Reply
  5. Kirstie Bikakis says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Happy birthday sweet Poppy!! You look absolutely beautiful in these pictures!! <3
    I hope you have a wonderful 2nd birthday sweet girl~
    Much Love and Birthday Wishes from Nebraska
    God Bless
    -Kirstie Bikakis

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  6. Deb says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    We are two days away from celebrating our sweetie’s 2nd birthday….and first home. CANNOT WAIT! and… whatever she wants, she’s getting! Happy Birthday Poppy… you are one beautiful little girl!

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  7. Leanne says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    That is one beautiful girl…….
    Happy Birthday sweet Poppy!

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  8. Sheri says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Happy Birthday Pretty Poppy!

    You have blossomed before our very eyes!

    Reply
  9. Ashley says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Happy early birthday Poppy! You are one amazing beauty – inside and out.

    Reply
  10. Jolene says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    ~*Happy Birthday*~ Precious girl!

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  11. Rebecca says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Happy Birthday Poppy!

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  12. martha says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Happy 2nd bday to Poppy

    Reply
  13. Jennifer says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Oh my goodness, I love those pictures!! Happy Birthday sweet Poppy!!!!

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  14. Kaitlyn says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Happy birthday! She looks like shes come so far since day one! Love her cute face!!

    In our sea of love

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  15. Kristi says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    happy birthday beautiful girlie!

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  16. Allie says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Aww! Poppy is too cute!! She sure loves those sippy cups doesn’t she?
    Happy Birthday Poppy!!

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  17. Dusty says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    So adorable! Happy Birthday, Miss Poppy!

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  18. Jill says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I can’t help smiling when I see her beautiful smile.

    Happy Birthday Poppy girl.

    Love, Jill. xx

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  19. Nicole A. says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Happy Birthday, sweet princess!!

    What a truly beautiful girlie! We all knew you had an amazing smile ~ so great to get to see it!

    All the best,
    Nicole A., now in LA

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  20. Rita says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Happy birthday to Poppy!

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  21. Becky says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Happy Birthday Beautiful Poppy! :0)

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  22. Annie says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    happy birthday to Poppy!

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  23. Londa says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Oh sweet Poppy…Happy Birthday darling!! So glad you get to spend it with your family!

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  24. Virginia says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Happy birthday Poppy!! Wow, that smile…she’s just beaming with happiness and contentment.

    Gin =)

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  25. Jean says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Happy, Happy Birthday, sweet little Poppy!!!
    You look radiant in these pictures!
    Wish I could come to your party with a big,
    pink-wrapped birthday gift! with lots of
    curly pink ribbon and a bouquet
    of pink and white balloons!!!!!!
    Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  26. Amy says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Popcorn chicken! A girl after my own heart! โ™ฅโ™ฅ

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  27. Cora says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Happy Birthday Poppy! We celebrate our baby’s first Birthday home this Sunday! I have never been so exited about Blues Clues decorations ๐Ÿ™‚ Can’t wait to see those Birthday Party pictures!

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  28. tish says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    do you often compare these new photos with the one of her on the red couch on your side bar? when i look at these new pics, the word that comes to mind is “ALIVE!” praise God…He makes all things new. much love to you all as you celebrate!!!!

    Reply
  29. Liz Stewart says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

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  30. Aus says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Happy Birthday Poppy!! You’ll have many many more!!

    hugs – aus and co.

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  31. Football and Fried Rice says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Ummm….the girl DID just get a pony ๐Ÿ™‚

    Lol….

    Poppy is stunningly beautiful with her big brown eyes! And she rocks a headband already! I hope your birthday is special Poppy – happy 2nd!!

    Reply
  32. j-chin says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Happy Birthday Poppy!

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  33. Hailey says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Aww, Happy Birthday to Poppy!!

    Reply
  34. Patricia/nyc says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Happy Birthday, Poppy!!
    What a MAJOR difference in her expression now that she is home with her family! She is almost unrecognizable from the shy, scared girl she was in China.

    Beautiful photos!

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  35. ellie says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    happy happy birthday sweet poppy! and gosh she’s beautiful – i think it would be difficult to ever resist that sweet little face ๐Ÿ™‚

    xo ellie

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  36. Sarah says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Happy Birthday Poppy!
    (or should I wait until Friday to say that?)

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  37. Angela says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Happy birthday Poppy! What a beautiful child.

    Reply
  38. Carrie in Spokane, WA says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Happy Birthday, sweet Poppy!!!

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  39. Diana says

    September 22, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    These are your most gorgeous photos yet!!!!! She is so beautiful!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday sweet Poppy!!!!
    You are one very special little girl!!

    Hugs from MN,
    Diana

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  40. Lisa says

    September 22, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Happy Birthday Poppy

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  41. Karen Grabowski says

    September 22, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I am a reader and followed your journey to get Poppy. My heart went out to you when she was so sad in those first few weeks. But now………she smiles in every picture and looks to be truly happy with her new family. It warms my heart! You are all so blessed. Thanks for sharing your family!

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  42. Jennifer says

    September 22, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Happy Birthday to a beautiful and adorable little girl. So fun to see her happy, calm little face. She deserves to be spoiled for sure.

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  43. Brenda says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Hope she had a great day and has a wonderful party! Wow, is she ever stunning! God is so amazing!

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  44. Lisa says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Well Poppy is becoming more beautiful the longer she is home! I hope her birthday on the 21st was great! I know today she will love the party and etc. Enjoy!!!!
    Hugs

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  45. Chris says

    September 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Of course, Poppy should get anything she wants! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Happy Birthday to your sweet & precious daughter!

    Reply
  46. Sharon says

    September 23, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Happy Birthday beautiful girl! The world is yours!

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  47. Heidi Morris says

    September 24, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I cannot believe that this is the same sad little girl in all of those pictures from China. Boy has she bloomed! Happy Birthday Poppy!!! What a beautiful flower you have become!

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