Our friends/neighbors came by today and asked if we would like to go up to their camp for the day. We are excited to do something except think about our LOA. Before we moved to upstate NY we had never heard the term “going up to camp”. John and I thought of Summer camp, you…
Monthly Archives: July 2009
A big group of LOAs came in to our agency today and everyone got theirs but us. I was standing in the middle of Target today when our agency called. The CCAA said that our I-171H was not authenticated but our agency promises it was. They are responsible for doing this. They are now trying…
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oh sweetie, I am so sorry! I'm praying this is resolved quickly and that your LOA will come as a surprise! Hugs girl!!
That really stinks!! I'm so sorry the issue has come up and I don't understand why the CCAA waited so long to say something.
Oh dang. I'm so sorry, hun! I'm sure it's so totally frustrating and heartbreaking. And to find it out in Target no less. Did you go on a comfort food spending spree? I'd have bought out all the Cheetos. That's how pathetic I am 
Hugs to you. Will be praying for good turn-around soon. Keep us posted.
I'm sorry. I hope things move along as fast as possible after this bump in the road.
John and Jonni,
I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this delay. It is so not fair when you are ready and it is someone else who screws it up for you. Here is to hoping that this gets righted quickly.
~Jen
Oh, Jonni,
I am so sorry………………… I am just so sorry….. things like this just make you sick! It is so unnecessary. I will be praying that the Lord brings your baby home soon and that He watches over her until you get there…
God's speed
Well that's just crazy. You got a pre-approval from the CCAA back in May – why the heck didn't they something then. Frustrating for you – sorry to hear about that crummy news. I probably would have started crying in the middle of Target!
Oh Jonni, I am sad to hear this. How frustrating to have our future sitting on the desk of someone and we just don't know what is happening. Hugs to you guys!
G
Oh, this sucks big time. I am sorry honey.
Well that really bites! Sorry about that. You must be going through such a hard time. Little Sam will be just fine. I know you want to go get her yesterday as I would too. All you can do is hope the get off their butts once they get the 2nd 171h and get you your LOA!! Jeez….you'd of thunk that someone would have seen this MUCH earlier! Now I'm mad too – sometimes I wonder wth they are doing over there, kwim?
Many many hugs to you and John!
~Carla
Ohhh, how frustrating!!!!!! I am so sorry! Hang in there and I pray that everything will move very quickly and you will have Samantha in your arms very soon. Big hugs!!!!
I'm so so sorry to hear this. So hard when things are so out of our hands!
Thinking of you and sending hugs your way.
I am so sorry Jonni. Hoping that your agency will be able to make a quick turn around.
I am so very, very sorry. I'll pray that you hear some good news soon.
I'll say it Jonni…THAT SUCKS! I am so sorry. I will pray things get fixed quickly and you hear some good news soon.
Hugs, Me
So sorry to hear this. There are so many bumps along the way in this journey, but one can never really get used to it knowing there is a little person on the other end of this waiting. Hope it gets fixed quickly.
I am so sorry Jonni……I can't imagine what you feel. It is so hard when these things are out of our control and we are dependent upon the work of others.
Hang in there and keep the faith.
xoxo,
Lisa
Oh Jonni, I'm so sorry, I wish we lived closer…..you did not deserve this! Poor Samantha….oh, hopefully they will get this done quickly….I know you must be so upset……HUGS!!!!
We had a great time on Long Island for the 4th of July. Here are a few images of Sofia. They were taken in my in-laws yard. The ducks are fake but great props and the bottom three are my MIL Mea, John and my FIL Jack taken on the boardwalk at Jones Beach, NY.
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Beautiful child, stunning photography.
those are wonderful pics. Hope the LOA comes soon.
Jonni ~ I just had to come by again to get my Great Pictures fix. So many of you are really impressing me with your photography skills. I stand in awe.
Oh Jonni, what STUNNING pics of Miss Sofia! I esp love the pics of her with Nullsy!
Been thinking of you!
Hugs, Jill
What absolutely beautiful photos of the most adorable girl in the world! So sweet. . . Maureen
gorgeous! love the ones with her best buddy!
She's a doll. I love how your photos pop!
She is so beautiful! Such fine, elegant features! Adorable!
The pictures are amazing!
Alyzabeth's Mommy for Almost Ten Months!
STUNNING photos!!!!
Those pictures are amazing. LOVE them!
Beautiful! I especially love her face while watching the dog. Sweet.
Love the one by the tree and on the bench. Gorgeous!
Looks like you had a fab fourth!! She is just too cute for words……the pictures are fantastic and I love her blue dress:)
Have fun this weekend at the workshop…..will be thinking of you:)
Lisa
Nice pics! Did you take Nullsy with you? I'm' glad we aren't the only ones who take our dogs everywhere! Looking forward to Sunday!
Hugs,
Carla
Just stop it already! Every single one of those fabulous pics is totally frame-worthy. And I got NUTHIN' from my holiday weekend. Oy. You are totally showing up all the rest of us normal moms with your superhero photography stunts. Just cut it out.
What great photos!
Donna
Wow, Emily will not get near a dog, I mean she is TERRIFIED…I don't know what happened to her, but she has never had an issue with our cat…even the smallest puppy and she is climbing up my leg……..
Love the "ducks"…..LOL
Glad you had fun.
These are fantastic! So are the ducks…hehe
Today Sofia & I had a lovely afternoon at the park. I took these shots with my Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. She is the apple of my eye and life is good…
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Beautiful pics!
Part of her beauty is what you capture from within, it's that pure happiness and satisfaction with her place in life. She knows she's loved.
beautiful jonni!!! love the dress too!
Jonni, these are so beautiful! I especially love the one of her on the rocks laughing! I hope ya'll are having a great summer!
She is such a cutie!
Beautiful!!! She is just so precious, Jonni!
Great photos as always Jonni.
I'm so surprised that she was able to get that close to Canadian geese without getting chased. They are aggressive and mean! Maybe they realized how sweet she is.
You are So-o-o-o-o right…Life is Good, infact it's great. Love the new photo's of Sweet Sofia. Little girls are precious, I love the Surprise, the Giggles, the Excitement, the Seriousness, the Explorer, and the Dancing Angel within! Never stop capturing those moments.
Frankly, I am thrilled to tears to appreciate the beauty of his daughter Sofia.
Adopt a child, is the most sublime act of love that I know. This is the reason that makes him give a big hug, strong, from afar, but close to the hearts we can.
Got three pictures of Sofia, which will print in portrait and put in my house as a sweet memory:)
From Argentina with great affection
Nora
STUNNING!
I look forward to my taking pictures of my Tessa!
Life is good…
I love these pics Jonni!!
Happy 4th of July. 
BEAUTIFUL!
remarkable as always Jonni.
Sofia just glows…I love the photo where she is just filled with glee!
What a great sister she will be!
What beautiful pictures, they look like they could be in the pages of a magazine!
lovely photos.
Oh MY! She is so beautiful and these shots are amazing!!!! They are so vivid and dimensional… you have blown me away!
Oh, can you come and teach me how to use my camera. hehee
So sweet…she is a sweetie, you can see it in her eyes……we just back and I'm tired……should be cleaning but can't do it……..
How could life not be good with such a glowing spirit as she has? Beautiful!!!! So blessed!
She is gorgeous! I imagine your heart must melt as you relive the special moments of the day when you are reviewing pics like these. You are quite the photographer, and ok, I'm biased, but your subject is pretty awesome too!
georgous
I can see why she is the apple of your eye. She is so beautiful, as are the photo's you take of her.
Truly Stunning.
Your pictures are amazing! I need to upgrade from my point and shoot with a year long delay before the picture is snapped. When I look at blogs like yours with shuch high quality pictures and so much personality captured, I get envy. Thanks for sharing.
Adorable dress – where did you get it?! Please share the good resource
And love the shots. Hope that wasn't goose poop she was trying to pick up on the gravel walkway . . .
Beautiful pictures!! Can't wait to see pics of Sofia & Samantha t/g!!!
girl ! you are beautiful ! luv ya !
What a beauty! I love, love, love the photo's!!!!
Oh she is so sweet. Love the photos.
Lyndsey
She is beautiful Jonni, simply beautiful!
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Carol - Where are you sweetie??/ We miss ya!!
Kristy - Have a great time!!! And God bless all of you.
Love and blessings, Kristy
Michele - Sounds like just want you needed! Hope you all had fun, can't wait to see pics
bbmomof2boys - I hope you guys had a great time at their camp. Myabe good news will happen this week!
Hugs,
Carla
Kristin - sounds like fun…enjoy!!
Carol - Good, you need a get away….take plenty of photos for us!!
Lisa - Sounds like a fun distraction to me. I hope you have a great time and are greatly distracted.
xo
Jill - Perfect distraction Jonni!
Enjoy!!!!
Hugs, Me
HuluMama - Sounds like fun!!