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dear xiaoyun,

dear xiaoyun,

We hope you feel better soon. Our mom told us that you are in the hospital for a long time. And that you will have many surgeries to fix your back. So we made these cards for you. We hope they make you smile. oxoxox, Sophie, Isabelle, Jude, Shepherd, Vivienne and Poppy I learned about Xiaoyun from my friend, Annie…. Read More

01.19.12 · love others, special needs adoption 19

Sunday Snapshot: {two years}

Sunday Snapshot: {two years}

The something special I mentioned earlier? A two-year anniversary. The someone special? Miss Vivi Cakes. Two years ago, Asher and I were in China to bring Vivienne home. Somewhere between gotcha day and the red couch.

01.15.12 · special needs adoption, Sunday Snapshot, Vivienne 17

language acquistion. and poppy.

As I have shared, and shared, Poppy is doing marvelously. She has even made the leap from sleeping in mom and dad’s bed to her very own toddler bed. Placed within arm’s reach of me, but in her own bed nonetheless. And, since we made the big switch a few weeks ago, she’s been just fine with it. Which, to… Read More

01.06.12 · adoption, Poppy, special needs adoption 26

she sleeps

she sleeps

Adoption is such a journey. Twists and turns. Highs and lows. Joy and sorrow. Sometimes both in one day. And sometimes both in one hour. Our precious, beautiful Poppy is doing so well. She continues to blossom and is such a joy to parent. Laughing big, hearty, fearless belly laughs. Feeling safe enough to not only be happy, but to… Read More

11.29.11 · adoption, Poppy, special needs adoption 30

Poppy and the red couch

Poppy and the red couch

Sweet Poppy. She just sat, like a little doll, on the red couch. So incredibly beautiful. But still, so very much hidden beneath the surface. Honestly, I’m incredibly proud of her. And how far she’s come in less than two weeks. So grateful that we have a lifetime together ahead of us. She’s got a lot of smiling to do.

08.03.11 · Poppy, Poppy China Trip, special needs adoption 41

Poppy: day 9

Poppy: day 9

Winding down here. And honestly, I am thrilled. I do so enjoy China, and try to soak in all I can while I am here. But, whether I want to admit it or not, I seriously can’t wait to get home. To be home. I would have posted these few day nine pictures last night, but I fell asleep on… Read More

08.02.11 · Poppy, Poppy China Trip, special needs adoption, Zach 35

Sunday Snapshot: {Sunday on Shamian Island}

Sunday Snapshot: {Sunday on Shamian Island}

It was a good day. After spending the majority of two days in the hotel room, we decided to spend the day out. On Shamian Island. We went to church. We strolled. We shopped. We Starbucked. Which probably isn’t a word, but it should be. The heat was unbelievable. And the porch at the Starbucks was a most welcomed relief…. Read More

07.31.11 · Poppy, Poppy China Trip, special needs adoption, Sunday Snapshot 91

Poppy: day 2

Poppy: day 2

Sweet Poppy is ours. The adoption was made final today, and this precious little one is ours forever. Y’all, she is just so very scared. So please forgive the lack of pictures, but honestly, she spent the vast majority of the day on my hip or on my lap. Otherwise, she was reduced to tears. And well, that just breaks… Read More

07.26.11 · Poppy, Poppy China Trip, special needs adoption, Zach 114

Poppy Day: {a quick preview}

Poppy Day: {a quick preview}

Poppy is here. And positively precious. Much to share. Many pictures to upload. But the connection is excruciatingly a bit slow… and no one wants to sit around the room waiting for the pictures to upload. It’s dinner time. I did want to share at least one picture, though. And let y’all know all went really, really well. Poppy was… Read More

07.25.11 · Poppy, Poppy China Trip, special needs adoption 93

T minus 8 days

We are set. Heading out on the 22nd, to arrive in Hong Kong on the 23rd and Guangzhou on the 24th. Don’t have all the details from our agency yet, but who needs details when you have purchased your plane tickets to China? I am so. ridiculously. excited. And for those of y’all who have inquired as to who will… Read More

07.15.11 · Poppy, special needs adoption, Zach 46

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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