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pix in the park

pix in the park

01.13.10 · adoption, China, vivi china trip, Vivienne 10

Guilin or bust

Guilin or bust

Today was a travel day. So, instead of leaving you with no pictures, or the horribly underexposed and unfocused pictures from our bus trip, I’m going to post more pictures from our adventure yesterday at the park. Since they pretty much don’t need an accompanying explanation ๐Ÿ˜‰ We have arrived in Guilin. And are now settled into our hotel here… Read More

01.13.10 · adoption, China, vivi china trip, Vivienne 28

another milestone

another milestone

Today was adoption finalization day. We got an early start so we could spend as long as Vivienne wanted working over the breakfast buffet, since she, thus far, has proven herself to be one who enjoys putting away the grub. I didn’t have to wake her, by the time I was done showering and getting ready, she and Asher were… Read More

01.12.10 · adoption, China, vivi china trip, Vivienne 56

forever

forever

What a day! I gotta say, having gotcha day in the middle of the afternoon made for one long day. In fact, by the time it was time, Asher and I were beside ourselves with excitement. And pit sweat. And nausea. At least I was. That is one thing that doesn’t seem to change, no matter how many times I’ve… Read More

01.11.10 · adoption, China, family, vivi china trip, Vivienne 128

today is the day

We are ready. So ready. We spent the day yesterday officially doing *nothing*. But a great deal of our day went to preparing for our girl. We unpacked and organized, put all our clothes away and even did a little laundry. And watched a movie. And played ‘Bookworm’. And ate lots of Chinese noodles. A martyr, I am not. Late… Read More

01.11.10 · adoption, China, vivi china trip, Vivienne 56

s…o…s…

It’s happened. I’ve lost my mind. And it doesn’t help that I’ve got a house full of 8 kiddos all day long to keep me extremely occupied otherwise. Thankfully, my sweet husband has managed to get time off of work to take care of all the kidlets while I’ll be in China. I gotta say, it’s a huge relief to… Read More

12.30.09 · real life, vivi china trip 41

few steps closer

few steps closer

We have a Consulate appointment. We have travel dates. We have plane tickets. We leave in 10 days. And I am completely and totally losing my mind with excitement. My tummy does flip flops when I think about how close we are to bringing Vivi home. I was in China with my sister this time last year. And had no… Read More

12.29.09 · my faith, vivi china trip 52

the details. tentatively.

Wow. Crazy sauce. Since I put the phone down with my agency yesterday it’s been seriously non-stop. I mean, take the head-spinning craziness of getting TA and add Christmas Eve chaos and you’ve got a taste of what it’s been like around here. Add to that the fact that Asher and I don’t have visas. And I don’t have a… Read More

12.25.09 · vivi china trip 41

it’s TIME!!!

Our TA is here!! On the phone with the agency right now… Details coming soon!!

12.23.09 · vivi china trip 91

one BIG step closer to Vivi!

one BIG step closer to Vivi!

It’s here!! to the to the baby!!! I got “the call” yesterday, when I was shopping for none other than Miss Vivi!!Lots of paperwork to do this weekend, but believe it or not, I can’t wait… anything to bring Vivi home ๐Ÿ™‚ P.S. Thanks to Amy Zaleski’s groovy letters for helping me celebrate the day ๐Ÿ™‚

09.12.09 · adoption, vivi china trip 60

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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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