Happy 3rd Birthday Sofia & Welcome Home Samantha

{Sunday, October 04, 2009}

I had to backdate this post since I have been too tired to do much blog posting lately. I think I am just about done with the worst of the jet-lag. John has been doing much better with it than I have and I really owe him a huge thanks for pulling a lot of the weight around here lately. I have been so tired and hope that the worst of it is behind me now.

Thanks for all the nice comments we have received and a special big thanks to my dear friend Hayley who gifted us with the awesome Sandbox Threads t-shirts for the girls. You are so good to us. Samantha is making huge strides and becoming more and more comfortable everyday. Sammy is even starting to pick up new words. She and Sofia love each other so much and each time one does something, the other has to do it too. It is really very cute. Here's a few pics of our day at the pumpkin farm and Sofia's 3rd birthday/Samantha's welcome home party. Grandma and Grandpa S. came from Long Island to bring our dog Nullsy home and to meet Samantha.


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (2)
Grandma got licked by a cow

Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (3)
Sofia & Sammy picking out their own pumpkins

Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (4)


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (5)


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (6)
Happy girl

Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (7)
We joked that Grandma was a hit with the farm animals. They all wanted to lick her.

Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (8)


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (9)
Happy 3rd birthday sweet Sofia. Where has the time gone?

Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (10)
Sisters forever

Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (11)


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (12)


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (13)


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (14)


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (15)
A new grocery cart for the girls

Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (16)
Sammy's new doll

Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (17)


Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Sofia's 3rd Birthday (18)
Sofia's new Hello Kitty CD/Tape Player


26 Comments:

Kristin said...

Happy Birthday Sofia!! Love the pics of the girls together! They look so happy! :)

Mom 2 six said...

Love the pictures. The girls are so cute.

a Tonggu Momma said...

Welcome home and happy birthday, Sofia! So glad to see y'all are settling in.

Stefanie said...
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Stefanie said...

The pictures are so sweet... love to see how Samantha is settling in!!
And a BIG Happy Birthday to Sofia :) Wow, you've got LOTS going on!!
Sorry about the previous comment, I actually misspelled Sofia's name! My fingers are used to spelling Sophie, I'm afraid ;)

HuluMama said...

Happy Birthday Sofia and Welcome Home Samantha! Hope you get over the jet lag soon Momma!

Jill said...

Oh gosh Jonni! I do not even know where to start!!! Those girls of yours are ADORABLE! I love the matching outfits and coats! Do people ask you if they are twins??

Sammy looks like she is adjusting well! Glad you all seem to be! Hope the jet lag is finally over for you....WELCOME HOME SERGI FAMILY!

And last but not least, HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY SWEET SOFIA! May this year be as happy and exciting as the last!

Been thinking of you Jonni!
Hugs, Jill

Colleen said...

Ohhhh the girls are so amazingly cute togther!!!! So wonderful to see!!! So much excitement going on in your home!I can just imagine the holiday season for you all this year!!!!:D

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

Welcome Home!!! I can't believe you are back already:) The girls are so sweet together....I just can't get over it!!

Happy Bday to sweet Sofia!!

Looking forward to more cute pics:)

Take Care,

Lisa

Dale said...

Yah! I've been checking every day for pics! They are sooo adorable! I esp. love the pic. of Samantha sitting on her grandpa's lap but they are all cute of course. Congratulations Jonni to you and your husband, on your perfect family!!

bbmomof2boys said...

awww...Jonni - the girls look so happy!!! Yeah!! Sammy is such a cutie pie - holy cow. I can't wait to see more pics of her as she starts to blossom in your wonderful family.

Happy Birthday Sweet Sofia!! Little T sends big hugs and kisses!

Hugs,
Carla

Lost and Found said...

Such a beautiful family! Hayley has GREAT taste so I'm sure whatever she sent was fabulous. Next time you head to LI please let me know. We'd love a play date and to meet the girls.

Ken-Jenifer-Hannah said...

Happy Birthday Sophia, Your girls are beautiful Jonni. Samantha looks right at home :)

Hugs
Jen

The Road To Zen said...

Feliz Cumpleanos Sophia! Oh my G they are so freaking cute. I dont know how you stand it. I would be squeezing them and loving them all day long! They look so happy together. It is so amazing the difference you have made for these girls.

Michele said...

Omg, I love the first pic, Samantha looks like, "oh no not another pic!" They are both adorable and it looks like Sammy did very well with her grandparents. So glad to hear things are going well and so happy for the update.
Hugs,
Michele

Norah said...

Happy Birthday Sofia!!!!!!!

Jewels of My Heart said...

How happy.......... Welcome home Samantha and Happy Birthday Sofia...
What a special day at the farm.
I just love seeing them together... I always wanted a sister. How fun that they have each other.
God Bless You,
Daleea

MotherMotherOcean said...

nice to see you up for air.

Cheri said...

A big Happy Birthday Day to Sophia!

The girls are just beautiful together Jonni. I love the pictures. I hope all is going well. ((HUGS))

Faith Hope Love Photography said...

Congrats!! The girls are beautiful:) Looks like a fun time!

Snowflowers Mum said...

So glad you loved the tshirts! We live in sandbox threads!

joymweaver said...

I love the pics. I love the sideways half-smile that Samantha gives. It is so good to get an update. Happy Birthday, Sofia, from the Weavers.

Sue said...

Ohh the pictures are just adorable! Sam looks like she's right at home. I love it, another Yangzhou baby home. Thank you for sharing!
Sue

Lisa said...

What incredibility beautiful girls you have.

Happy Birthday Sofia! I hope you had a great day.

Kris said...

hayley is the bomb, isn't she? i'm still giggling at grandma getting so much affection from the farm animals! what a great day and the pictures are stunning :O)

Kris said...

oh and a happy belated birthday to your sweet sofia!

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I am a 34 year old SAHM who lives in Upstate NY with my hubby John and our beautiful daughters Sofia & Samantha. Sofia was born in Jinchang City in the Gansu province of China. We traveled to China to adopt and bring her home in August 2007 when she was 10 mos. old. Samantha was born in Yangzhou City in the Jiangsu province of China. We traveled to China to adopt and bring her home in September 2009 when she was 3 years, 4 mos. old. Samantha is five months older than Sofia. I enjoy blogging about life with our daughters as well as my favorite hobbies including; Photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, Graphic Design & Blog Design.

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