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Sunday Snapshot: {Vivi’s Day}

Vivienne has gone and done it again.



She turned a year older.

Without even asking us if it was okay.



Whether we want to admit it or not,

our Vivienne is four years old.



She anticipated celebrating her big day for weeks.



And her wish list was surprisingly small.



Dinner at Chick-O’-Lay (or, as we call it, Chick-Fil-A).



“Tangled” party favors.



And white cupcakes with pink sprinkles.



So we hooked her up.



With all of the above.



I mean, if she’s gonna go ahead and get older,



We may as well be sure she has a great time while she does it.



Happy Birthday, Vivienne Kate.

We love you.

And whether you’re 4 or 44, you’re always going to be our little girl.

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  1. Nancy says

    November 6, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    She is SUCH a doll! Happy Birthday Vivienne!!!

    Reply
  2. veronica lee says

    November 6, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Happy Birthday to Vivi!!
    She’s adorable!

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    November 6, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Happy, Happy Birthday Miss Vivienne!!! Looks like you really enjoyed your day, sweet girl!

    Reply
  4. Lisa@Advent's Adventures says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    4?!? Now that’s big! Happy Birthday Vivienne Kate! Happy Birthday. Sounds like you have them all right were you need them. Keep up the good work baby ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  5. Football and Fried Rice says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I love her requests! Sounds like what I asked for for my big day ๐Ÿ™‚ can’t believe she’s four! That just means that *I* am older too! Stop the madness ViVi Kate!

    Precious pictures!

    Reply
  6. Amy Renea says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    DUDE – I’m a chick fil A and cupcakes girl on my birthday too!! You go Vivi!

    Reply
  7. Kristy Life n Reflection says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    What a sweet birthday girl!

    Reply
  8. Mommyof2Girlz/StephD says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Happy Birthday Vivi, she is so precious. Perfect captures!

    Reply
  9. martha says

    November 6, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    She is beautiful as ever…happy birthday…I like a little chik fil a too..girl’s got good taste!

    Reply
  10. Sheri says

    November 6, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Happy Birthday Vivienne!!

    You are growing up too fast!!

    Reply
  11. Jeunesse Nageotte says

    November 6, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    She is so precious, they all are. Just curious where you found her dress and where you get the pretty things for their hair. Also, sometime would you post some info on your camera and accessories for us novice photographers?

    Happy Birthday to Vivienne!

    Reply
  12. Annie says

    November 6, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    happy birthday, Vivienne! I can’t believe she’s four already!

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  13. Patricia/nyc says

    November 6, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    4!! WOW!! Happy Birthday, sweet Vivi!!
    Beautiful girl!!

    How ARE you Stefanie?!?! It’s been ages since we emailed…I must get one to you tonight!
    Talk soon!
    Patricia

    Reply
  14. Eva says

    November 6, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Aw. Happy Birthday, big girl!!!!!

    Reply
  15. Rebecca says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Happy Birthday Princess~

    Reply
  16. Merrill says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    What a fun birthday celebration she must have had!

    Reply
  17. maria says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    She is sooo cute. A very happy birthday to her.

    Reply
  18. Sennie says

    November 7, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Happy Birthday to Vivienne!!

    Reply
  19. anything but LoKEY says

    November 7, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    I have been following your blog for a little less than a year now. I started following you about the time we came home from China with our little girl. Another adopting mother told me about your blog while in China. Not long after we came home, I looked you up. I was totally new to the blogging world and I found such a sense of community when I found your blog. I have no friends who have adopted, nor anyone in our church, and although we have a China Adoption group in our community, we rarely meet. It was so nice to find people that I felt understood, even if we couldn’t chat face to face.

    So, I said all that to say, I am amazed at how much little Vivi has grown up since I started reading this blog. She looks like such a big girl now, and I guess I also wanted to say…Thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚

    I don’t know if you will have time to actual look at my link up but if you do I am trying to find Christmas gifts but only through fundraising families. I figure this year, if I am going to spend extra money, I want it to go towards adoptive families. I have a limited view in this blogging world, but I thought you might be able to help me out. If you have time, and know of anything, I would appreciate your help. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  20. Annie says

    November 7, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Happy Birthday dear sweet Vivi!!!!

    Reply
  21. Aus says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Happy Birthday sweet Vivi!! And hugs to all you guys –

    aus and co.

    Reply
  22. Andrea says

    November 7, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Happy Birthday Vivi! She’s so cute and looks so grown up in that beautiful dress. Your kids always have the cutest clothes!

    Reply
  23. Sarah says

    November 7, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Happy Birthday Vivi!

    Reply
  24. tish says

    November 7, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    awww, the little Vivi-meister is gettin so big!!!! what a sweet peanut. love you, stef, for pouring Christ’s love into these kiddos.

    Reply
  25. Annette says

    November 7, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Happy Birthday !!!!! You are getting to big girl ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  26. Kimberley Byrd says

    November 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Awww….the most precious little birthday girl:) Happy Birthday sweet princess!!!!
    P.S. Those cupcakes looked delicious!!!

    Reply
  27. Gail says

    November 8, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    What a sweetheart!!! Can’t believe she’s 4. Happy Birthday sweet girl!!

    Reply
  28. Emily says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    What a beautiful birthday girl! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

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