Today was adoption day.
It’s a done deal.
And we couldn’t be happier.
But, instead of giving y’all the details on the day, I thought I’d share a bit about Tallula.
Because really, isn’t that a whole lot more fun?
She is bold.
She is smart.
She is loud.
She is happy.
She is naughty.
She is independent.
She is messy.
She is loquacious.
She is oh-so-squeezable.
And she is not nearly as big and I had anticipated – about a 2T.
No doubt, she is going to turn our house upside down… in the most wonderful way.
Buckle up, kiddos.
She is so precious! Congratulations again, sweet friend!
Cute!!! You forgot cute. Oh my, it is so sweet to see her in little girl clothes. Congratulations.
I was thinking that same thing! Look at that cute happy face! No doubt she’s excited to be joining her forever family!
Wonderful!
She is all those things! And PERFECT! Absolutely perfect. I am so glad God gave her to you : )
Everytime I see a new post I can’t wait to read it! So excited for the next one. She is one beautiful girl…and she has a pretty sweet pixie cut 🙂 Have fun!
She is fabulous!!!! I just live that smile of hers! Too cute!
Oh, she is scrump-dilly-icious!!!
🙂
Oh how cute shots!!! <3
Oh my goodness! I love each and every post. She is just squeezable. Congratulations again!
So so beautiful, playful and ready to rock your world! Keep on enjoying your newest baby girl!
OH- she’s BEAUTIFUL, and looks SO happy! What a blessing. Sure, there will surely be hard days ahead, but WOW- this is a GREAT start! She sounds like a hoot! 🙂
Oh my goodness! She is adorable!!!!! Could eat her up 🙂 So happy for your family and can’t wait to see her with the crew!
Oh so squeezable! And a whole lotta fun!
really- how do you stand her cuteness? how do you sleep? she is by far the cutest little munchkin ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we’re waiting for our LOA– and this is giving me my China fix:)
Love, love, love, love!!!
I love her already! What a precious little treasure she is. And oh she reminds me so much of Brooklyn in the way you describe her. Yes indeed, she will turn the house upside down in the most wonderful way 🙂
Sooooooooo A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!
God Bless,
Diane
Oh, so beautiful!! She fit in just perfect!!
Oh my goodness she is just precious! I am so glad that the transition is going smoothly and you all are seeing so many smiles and so much of that adorable personality. We’ll keep praying for safe travels and good health!
She couldn’t be more adorable. She absolutely looks and sounds like a Tallula!
She’s ADORABLE!! It’s wonderful she’s SO HAPPY!!!
Looks like she’s going to keep y’all very busy 🙂
Blessings, Lori
Her eyes just sparkle!! She is adorable!!
She is so cute! Her name suits her perfectly!!
She is just so perfect, Stefanie! What a hoot. Can’t wait to see the rest of her little personality unfold over these next few days, weeks and months. Congrats!
Adorable!
Glad she isn’t in a 4T. Guess China got her measurements wrong….maybe they had an error in converting cm to inches?
Oh my stars. Every family needs a little “Tallula” spunkiness in the mix! Thanks for sharing the precious shots. She is beyond cute! I am thinking snapshot Sundays may get a little spicy!
And thanks for the added bonus of a new vocab word. Ha! Yes, I looked up “loquacious” just to confirm I knew the meaning! Talkative. Yep, I will be slipping that word in at some point in my conversations today!
Seriously … so happy for you and yours.
Praying for continued joy in this blessed journey!
Love & Blessings,
Kim
what does Dalton think of her? is she a little overwhelming? M says he loves the picture of her grabbing her foot!
She’s absolutely positively delicious!
Thank you for the precious pictures to start my day! What a cute-patootie! So happy for you all!
Oh Are you all in trouble – Beautiful AND confident – Watchout world!!
Loquacious?!? Girl, I have not had enough iced coffee yet to be challenged like that. At any rate, I like her spunk!
Goodness gracious, she’s a doll! Does it get any better?
Many congratulations to you and the family on your newest addition! She’s beautiful, mom. I know that no two children or adoption journies can or should be compared, necessarily, but I can’t help recalling pictures of your trip for Poppy – how scared, how sad, how frail she looked. My heart ached for her, and for you, and all the “hard” I knew you must be experiencing in that time of transition. But in all these photos of Miss Tallulah, she just radiates joy! And SPUNK! And while I know these photos don’t tell the whole story, they make me smile and hope that this trip and this transition are going somewhat smoother for you (and Dalton, lucky boy!) I will continue praying for you all in the days ahead. Thank you for sharing your heart, and for updating so regularly…it’s lovely to be able to follow along on your journey!
She is squeezable!
Oh What joyful news-the pictures tell it all! That child is some kind of cute! I can’t help but be affected by her joyful expression and the twinkle in her eyes. No doubt she will be a wonderful addition to the clan! God is so good to have connected you to each other-such a remarkable example of the blessings that come from following Him! We are following along with your journey and can’t wait to hear more about Tallulah! XO from all of us 🙂 Connie and family
She looks soooo huggable, and kissable. Oh, what a blessing. I love the first picture of all 3 of you. It is sooo sweet. What a sweet sweet moment. That Dalton looks like a sweety too.
Still looking forward to Poppy, and Vivi’s reactions. LOL. I just can’t wait til you get home. I’m sure you can’t either.
She is a dolly.
Oh, that SMILE! I see a twinkle in those eyes – s.p.u.n.k.y. Praying for continued good health, smooth transitions and rest.
Soooo beautiful and so happy!!! T hat’s just great! So happy for your family!!!
Congratulations!!! SO very happy for your whole crew.
Oh my goodness…I simply can’t stand it. That smile is contagious, and I’m grinning from ear to ear! What a doll!
Oh, my. I am so stinkin’ happy for all of you! New pics this morning came of the little prince!…one day {hopefully soon}, I will be snapping away in some hotel in China just like you are. My goodness. She is just beautiful and seems to fit perfectly. No surprise there…our God is great!
So happy for you all. No doubt, she is meant to be yours. Praying for all of you…in China and at home as God prepares you all even now to blend and grow and continue to be the family that He is creating each day.
Tallula is just edible! 😉
Beautiful baby!!! Prayers!
Congratulations!!! She is precious!
She is so adorable! Congratulations! How much you will have!
She is BEAUTIFUL and SO LOVED!!! XOXO
So grateful that she is so happy!!! I love seeing the pictures each day. I really love the picture of the three of you, the way that Dalton is pressed against her, I am thinking that they will have a special bond. Can’t wait to see Tallula and Poppy getting to know one another.
And she is cute. She is beautiful. She is clearly a happy girl. And she is clearly so loved, too. Congratulations on officially adding her to your family!!
All the best,
Nicole A., now in LA
oh that is so exciting! congrats!! she’s adorable!
Oh Stephanie, she is so stinkin adorable! You lucky mama!
Congratulations to all of you! I only wish you were still in Maine so we could get to know all your little ones.
My prayers to you and your family for a smooth trip, adjustment, and new life.
Take Care
Oh! She seems so wonderful! You are such a blessed woman!
She is precious!! Congratulations!! Love following your blog and thanks for letting us follow your China trip!
She is soooooo adorable!!!! I love her eyes!
Btw, why is Jude missing from your right sidebar where you have an icon for each of your babies???
OOps, n’mind. hehe
She sounds SO MUCH like my Spicy Little Wuhan girl! This is a lot like how our first few days went. I’m positive her sweet foster mother shared our pictures often as well. Our Amelia slept VERY well for a day or two, then kind of broke loose when we got to GZ. We had sleep issues for at least 9 months after, but it has gotten much better. She was very busy and happy during the day, but her grief came out ten-fold at night. Enjoy your time in Wuhan. I miss it so much.
Love these posts! She is just adorable!
So beautiful!!!!
She is PRECIOUS! Pray that she is feeling better soon!
What a happy little girl! Such a beautiful blessing. She is bound to have her siblings wrapped around her itty-bitty finger! Congratulations!
Just adding my congratulations!!
I love her smile and facial expressions! What an awesome God we have!! She is going to have everyone at her fingertips! lol! 🙂
Oh how I just LOVE her exuberant little personality!!!!! I want to squeeze her. She is so cute, Stef!!!
So she’s a bit like the “tip” of a twister?!! Although you know its going to be a whirlwind… she sucks you in good?!! 🙂 Perfect!! I have no doubt, God made her especially for your family, and she is the perfect addition!
I love her!! Beautiful. She’s so precious. Yes, lots of fun for many years to come. 🙂
She is just beautiful….so happy for you and your family!!
Oh My!! She is beautiful! Such a precious gift from God!
And she is from Hubei! I am so looking forward to you all discovering the treasures that lie inside a hubei-by!
Has your guide told you about “9 headed birds” yet? All people from Hubei are known
As9 headed birds because they have a reputation of being super
Smart & clever. And let me tell you, after having Kiara home with us
For over 6 years now, they were right!!! Tallula is adorable & from the
Sound of it all Hubei through & through!
Seat belt buckled, tray tables and seatback in the upright position – ready for the ride! 😉
And you are dang straight – completely huggable!
hugs – aus and co.
Oh my, so precious! Congratulations! And my girls love seeing her in her so loved tee!
What??? How in the world did you get to go to Guangzhou on day 3???? Wow! What joy to read your posts and to see the sparkle in her eyes! Dalton looks a little smitten,too!