I have really fallen behind on posting things to the ol’ blog. One thing that I did not want to miss posting about is Samantha’s One Hundred Good Wishes Quilt. A One Hundred Good Wishes Quilt or Bai Jia Bei is a tradition from the northern part of China. When welcoming and celebrating a new life,…
It is so hard for me to believe that we received Samantha’s referral 2 years ago on May 8, 2009. I remember the day like it was just yesterday. Our agency had just received access to the list after not having it for approx. 18 months when the CCAA changed the China Special Needs Program….
Show 4 Comments
Congratulations Jonni – What a wonderful blog! It is so amazing how we ended up with the daughters we were supposed to have, isn’t it?
Beautiful post. Congratulations on the two year anniversary of one of the best days of your life!
I heard from Heather today….we need to set up a time to get together with the girls! Too much time has passed!
As you have been watching those two little darlings grow and flourish I feel like I have been watching YOU (from accross the Atlantic) do the same, both as a mom and a photographer. And it has been a joy to watch.
On November 19th we attended the National Adoption Day event at The Oncenter in Syracuse, NY to celebrate Samantha’s readoption. You may remember we attended the same event back in 2008 for Sofia. You can click here to view that post. The day was so special and the local news interviewed us. I was holding…
Show 1 Comment
Goosebumps! Soooo beautiful.
Wow, how can it already be 1 year that our sweet Samantha has been home with us? Seems like just yesterday that we were holding her in our arms for the first time. So many changes have occurred in the past year. It was really hard to look back through these pictures of our first…
Show 6 Comments
Your story is one of the best I’ve heard all year! It is so precious that I cried. You are such kind and loving people to open your hearts to such beautiful girls.
May God Bless your family!
Jonni,
That was beautiful! I was speechless by the end. You and John have come a long way with those two beautiful girls and are both amazing parents. I was blessed to be with you and John during your first journey to China and after this video it made me feel like I was there with you again…..God Bless you and your family.
love to all of you
Robin
Jonni,
What a beautfiul video. I had tears in my eyes watching your journey. What a precious keepsake for both of your girls.
A year sure does make a difference! They’ve both grown even more beautiful:))
Just love what you did, plus it was nice to sort of meet you LOL. We do have to get the girls together one day!!!
xoxo
Ivy
You are one creative, Super-Woman! I feel like I was there. Thanks for sharing!! Erin
Thank you Jonni! What a wonderful video.
Love ya!
Carla
Awwwwww…..I have no more tears left!!!! That was a beautiful story (I had to pause several time to wipe away my tears). Words cannot express how happy I am for you, John and your beautiful, perfect, sweetest girls!!!! God’s plan is evident everytime I see the pictures of your amazing family.
Love Ya’ll : )
Tracy
The last couple of days have been exciting around here. Mom arrived late Thursday night and Thursday was also the official 1 year anniversary of us receiving Samantha’s referral and today was Samantha’s 4th birthday and the first time we have been able to celebrate her birthday with her. She loved that it was her…
Show 10 Comments
Wow, one year!!! Happy Birthday Samantha!!!
We are all wishing Samantha Happy Birthday and the family Happy Anniversary…Everyone looked like they enjoyed the day and you can see that the girls are truely Blessed by Sisterhood. Glad your Mom could be their to celebrate with you. Lil Orchid stills loves to sit on my lap and read about the girls! Happiness Always.
Oh My Gosh, they are both so darn cute. Please tell YuPing that Zen was so happy to see the pictures of her birthday. Seriously, she was in heaven. She has a birthday soon too. May 25th she will be 6 years old. It is mentally and physically exhausing but it is worth it. Zen doent want to leave my side ALL DAY! Sometimes I have to keep remindiong her about "personal space" as of right now, there is NONE! Please tell Sammie that Zenb said Happy Birthday! You are a great mom!
Your princesses are beautiful!
Happy Birthday beautiful Birthday Girl!
Happy referral day to your family!
Sooooooooo happy!
Happy Birthday Samantha!! It looks like you all did some serious celebrating…… your two princesses are just PRECIOUS!! Love the matching jammies and the plaid dresses……OH MY WORD…..they are so darn cute!!
Hope you are well Jonni!! Life has been completely nuts…. hoping things will slow down soon:)
Take Care~
Lisa
Happy Birthday Sweet Sammy!!!
Ok, it's official. You have two of the cutest girls on the planet:) Happy Birthday, Samantha…and happy 1 year referralversary! Ha!
Happy Birthday Samantha!!!
Happy Birthday, Samantha. You look so cute in your plaid dress. I got Taylor one in China too. I hope you have fun playing with your new toys.
Joy
© 2012 The Chronicles of Mommia, Flash & Blog Design by Jonni S.|ProPhoto WordPress Blog by NetRivet
Show Hide 2 Comments
Sharon - It’s gorgeous! What a great thing to do.
Sue - beautiful!!