John left today to go out of town on business until Wednesday so Sofia and I went to the park and had a picnic lunch and fed the ducks. It was a beautiful afternoon and I think it hit the upper 70′s today, which is pretty amazing for Upstate NY at this time of year….
I have not had a lot of time to get on the computer this week. Sofia was not acting like herself on Tuesday night and was waking up crying every hour. It wasn’t just the normal babbling like she sometimes does in the middle of the night, it was all out crying. I felt so…
Poor Sofia putting up with an ear infection, good thing she has an awesome mom who can tell when something is not right with her little girl.
I love all of your photos. Such a beautiful little girl and a beautiful mom as well.
Shannon
Happy Anniversary to you both!
And ALWAYS trust your motherly instincts, they will not stear you wrong.
We had an awful time with Eli and ear infections. The tubes cleared everything up. They are wonderful.
hi jonni, poor baby..earaches are no fun! i hope she is doing better! …and guess what, sofia will soon have a new friend!!! we got our LOA today!!!!
Hey Jonni! I’m so glad to hear Sofia is on the mend from her earache woes! (Lily was the SAME way when she had one. the ONLY sign was her crying at nite)…yes, momma always knows best!
Love the pics of her with her citizen certificate – what a sweetheart.
Happy 6th anniversary. You have much to celebrate this year.
Enjoy your visit with your mom. That should be very fun for you all!
I’ve missed you!!!!
Hey chick! You are so right – always go with your mommy instincts!! Sweet oil will help too if the peds say its okay.
Congrats on you anniversary!
~Carla
Good going Mom, following your instincts!! So sorry Sofia has an ear infection, get better soon sweetie girl.
Happy Anniversary, beautiful wedding. I had a black, cream and gold as wedding colors. Bridesmaids were in black thought my Mother and Mother-in-law were going to have heart attacks. LOL
My Mom having some Italian blood thinks black should only be for mourning, she was mortified 
first of all, happy belated anniversary!! hope you and John had one filled with lots of love and excitement (well as much excitement as you can with a new child….hehe)….
secondly, congrats to Sophia for getting her CoC!! what an exciting event in her life….
and thirdly, way to go on the mommy instinct!!! always go with your guts, better safe than sorry!!
poor kid.
And glad she is official.
Hi Jonni, I love opening your blog and seeing new pictures of Sophia.
I am soooo sorry to hear she is having an ear infection, they are the worst. Hopefully that will be behind her once she has her surgery!!!
You are so right, ALWAYS go with your mother instinct, there is nothing better!
We leave in five days, I can’t beleive it is finally here.
Love
Tracy
Sofia and I had such a nice time visiting the Disbros and Durhams over at the Disbros’ house on Tuesday. They were two of the families that we traveled to China with. Robin made us a wonderful lunch and Donna brought her yummy chicken wing dip. Robin’s sons Eric and Alan were off from school…
Hi Jonni – this is Molly’s friend Chris. Molly passed on the news about you folks being home with Sofia. Just wanted to tell you how absolutely delighted I am for you! It’s easy to see this beautiful little girl is the light in your lives. How wonderful that you’re all together at last!
You know she will do just fine during her surgery but as parents we can’t help but worry. They’re our kids!!!
Looks like things are going great for you guys at home now! Keep the pictures coming!
Oh Johni she is so damn cute and oh so tiny! I would be worried sick too. It’s natural. She’s your little angel momma.
Unfortunately for us there were no other families matched out of the orphanage Katie and Abbey came from. There was one other couple from the province but not anywhere close to where our girls spent the first 9 months of their little lives…You are lucky to have a connection.
The kids are just beautiful!
What a great picture!
What a darling photo! So glad that everything is going well and you have found a trusting doctor for Sofia’s surgery. It’s wonderful that you will be able to be with her this time. Hopefully it will all be done in no time! Thanks for keeping us updated! Hugs, Dale
That is so great about the surgery. Not fun for you at all, but I am sure you are right, she will be a trooper!
that is so great that Dr. Tatum sounds like a blessing in disguise….and look at how big Sofia is getting….
How wonderful that Sofia will be able to keep in touch with some of the children from her orphanage. And I am so glad that you have a talented specialist to take her to for her cleft palate.
Sofia turned 1 on Thursday. I can’t believe how fast my little girl is growing up. We sang Happy Birthday and had a yummy cake. Grandma & Grandpa S. came to visit on Saturday and stayed until this morning. So we got to celebrate Sofia’s birthday again with Grandma and Grandpa S. We went to…
She is kissable. I love the penguin picture!
Happy Birthday! What a great slide show. I cannot believe she is already one. Time goes by so fast.
Happy birthday Sophia!!
Your birthday party looked like so much fun!!
I loved your cake. :O)
Sorry I missed Sofia’s b-day, things have been cray here. Looks like you all had a great time. Love all the pics 
Hope all is well.
Michele
happy belated birthday Miss Sofia!! What a beautiful smile!! Just brightens up the room!!!
I’m a little prejudice but I think she is the most beautiful baby, outside of my own, that ever graced an internet. I am so glad that she has a wonderful set of grandparents like Jack and Mia to have such fun with.
THE ENVIOUS GRANDMOTHER
WOW! Happy Birthday Sofia! and what great pictures! Jonni, you are such a glowing Mommy…I just love your blog! Sofia is too adorable and you can just feel the love!
You know you are one of my favorite bloggers!
Hayley
Happy Birthday Sofia!! You are such a precious little girl and you have a wonderful mommy and daddy! Oh – and how about that Friendly’s birthday cake??!! Yummy!
~Carla
Oh my word! I was completely caught off guard when I saw her in the t-shirt and my eyes just watered up right here at work.
Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl!!! I send you a big hug and kiss!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Sweet Sophia!
Oh!! THose pics are soo cute – expecially the wee baby posing as a Penguin.
Happy BDay Ms. Sophia!
We had a big day at the park yesterday and Sofia thoroughly enjoyed swinging on the infant swings we found at a nearby park. I can’t even start to explain what her smile and laughter does to me. It is the sweetest sound I have ever heard. I can imagine that every mother feels that…
She looks so happy in the photos, what a sweetie! LOVE the announcement too!
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter and Happy late birthday to Miss Sophia!
Oh, I just love her smile. I can hear the giggles while she was on the swing all the way in CO. The sweetest sound in the world is hearing your little one squeel in delight!
OMG. The announcement is gorgeous. You did good mommy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOFIA!!!!
Your 1 Today!!!!
Sofia is just adorable! I am so happy for your family. Her announcement is beautiful. You are so creative!!!!
So Beautiful Jonni.
In our arms……that sounds so nice!!
What a beautiful adoption announcement. And she looks like she had such a blast at the park.
I just love that one picture of her in the swing when her mouth is so wide open with amazement and happiness! She is beautiful! Melts my heart.
I love her adoption announcement!! you did a great job!!
Love the announcements Jonni, you did a great job! Sofia is just adorable,what a happy little girl you have, thanks for sharing th e park pics
Michele
Oh! What a happy girl. I love those pics, Jonni. It is lovely to see you all so blissed out. Xo
Love it.
Thanks for sharing your photos, what a beautiful , happy little princess.
Your announcement is gorgeous, I love the photo you chose, it’s perfect.
Love the announcement!
It is beautiful! Great job! She is SO SO SO SO cute. Discipline is gonna be hard with that one….she’s just waaaay too cute! LOL!
I love Sofia’s adoption announcement. Sofia looks like a very happy baby.
Donna
The annoucement is adorable! I love it! So glad you guys are doing so well!
Hayley
Beautifully done!
Love the swinging pics. Need more!!
~Carla
Hi Jonni…Sofia is so cute. She looks like a happy little princess. I love your adoption announcements. You are very talented.
Cyndi James
Waiting for Alicyn Shea
LID 10/24/06
http://www.cd2alicyn.com
I am so happy for you Jonni!! She is such a doll! I check your blog daily to look for updates!!
Thinking of you!
Jeannine Whitacre
Beautiful! Both Sofia’s smile and the announcements.
Liene - Too cute!!! I saw that dress in a flyer they sent me and thought I wish I had a little girl to put in a dress like that.
Sofia looks like she’s doing well!
Roy and Lori - Happy Halloween !!
Carol - You are so lucky, Emily will let nothing on her head. She rips out all bows, everything…..so much for my girly girl…..
I’m just glad, glad, glad we are home!!
Holly - Oh she is so cute! I LOVE the dress!
nikki - Oh my gosh, what a total doll! I love the dress…Children’s Place is definitely one of my favs.
Roy and Lori - I love the dress! She is so pretty!
Salome's Mom - OMG she is too delicious for words!!! What a beautiful baby and that dress is just stunning.
kerri - Ready for Santa with style….
Gorgeous, I love smocking, it’s so feminine.
redmaryjanes - That is so cute!
bbmomof2boys - Doesn’t she look sassy in that hat!! Love it!!
~Carla
Mark and Rebecca - So precious! Thanks for the blog comment!
Donna & Andrew - What a cute dress and the beret makes it complete. What a beautiful little girl.
Donna
T & R McGrath - She is just adorable!!!! I love the entire outfit!
Hugs
Tracy
Janet - That is a great dress! I can’t believe you have one already…I’m so behind….:-)
Beverly - Very very cute.
beverly
norie - jonni..how adorable! i love smocking!!! and i love babies!!!
norie
i-Con - She’s beautiful!
I can hardly believe that Christmas is just around the corner.
Mike, Hayley & Piper - GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
Lili & Robin - I know what I want for XMAS: Sofia in that cute Christmas Dress! What a cutie~!
Dannye - that is the cutest dress, and I absolutely love the matching hat….definitely an adorable model that Sofia is!!! just wanna give those cheeks kisses all over!!