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    Hi, my name is Jonni and I am Mommy to Sofia (5 years old) and Samantha (5 years old) and wife to John. We reside in upstate NY. Our daughters are 5 mos. apart in age and a whole lot of fun. Sofia is from Jinchang City, Gansu and she turned 11 mos. during our trip to bring her home from China in 2007. Samantha is 5 mos. older but was our 2nd adoption. She was 3 years, 4 mos. when we brought her home from China in 2009. She is from Yangzhou City, Jiangsu.

    I love blogging about our girls, photography, fonts, printables & crafts and I also have a slightly obsessive John Mayer addiction. Thank you for stopping by. :)

Category Archives: Our Trip to China for Sofia

China…Here We Come

  We got the bags packed and we are ready to go. Here are my 2 bags. John is still getting his together. I can’t believe that tomorrow at 7:19am we will finally be leaving to get our little girl. We will complete all of our flights when we arrive in Lanzhou, Gansu at 8:05pm…

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kerri - Safe travels, enjoy every second.
Can’t wait to follow your journey to Sofia.

Beth - Have safe travels! We can’t wait to see Sofia. We are so happy for you!!!!!!

theghelertertwins.blogspot.com - I have goose bumps thinking about how excited you must be. Enjoy every minute. Take it all in…

Mike, Hayley & Piper - um..thats it? that’s ALL your luggage? You are clearly more talented and brilliant than even I thought!

Safe travels, happy Sofia Day!

We’ll be following your journey!

Hayley

Michele - Good luck! I am so excited for you both. I can’t wait to see Sofia :)

Sandy - Sending prayers and good wishes for a safe journey. Can’t wait to see pics posted of your little girl finally in your arms!

Carol - Congrats girl!! Can’t wait to see the photos! Could you bring my LOA back with ya???

Anonymous - Safe trip – I’m tingling with exitement for you!!

~Carla

Donna & Andrew - Have a safe journey.

Dale - Yippee! Bon Voyage! I wish I could go in your suitcase but I’d surely make it weigh more than 44 lbs! You look very organized and like you are traveling light. I’ll need some advice when you get home. I can’t believe you were still e-mailing the night before your trip!! Thinking of you and safe travels. Hugs, Dale (fellow MM)

Melissa - Jonni & John,

Have a wonderful and safe trip! I can’t wait to hear all about your trip and especially all about Sofia!! I am so happy for you!!
Melissa H. :)

C.J. - Woohoo! All the best for safe travels.

T & R McGrath - I cried when I read your blog, I am so excited for you!!

Safe travels and I can’t wait to to see your next post.

Mark and Rebecca - Woohoo! Safe travels!

a&mg - Safe travels!! Can’t wait to follow you in China!

Janet - I wish you ALL the best on your travels! Can’t wait……”:-)

PS- I love your luggage!

Dannye - Safe travels Jonni and John!! It gives me goose bumps just thinking about you getting your little girl finally!!! can’t wait!!

Holly - Oh I am thrilled for your guys!!! Have a wonderful and safe trip! Can’t wait to see pics of your sweet little girl!

Barb - Bon voyage! I’ll be following along excited to meet Sophie.

jwhitacre - I am so excited for you guys!!! I have the chills! Wishing you all the best on your journey to Sofia! Can’t wait to read all about it!

Jeannine Whitacre

TBG Happenings - Safe and happy travels!! Can’t believe you are leaving tomorrow!!

Ejoy!

Maryellen

Our Itinerary

Thanks again for all your words of encouragement. We found out some great news late yesterday. Sofia will be released from the hospital on August 26th and our family day will be on August 28th. It will be right on schedule with the rest of our group. We are so happy! I am just so…

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theghelertertwins.blogspot.com - Holy Jumpin Jack Flash! Yea.. I look forward to following your journey while in China. G-d you’re probably packing now…..or at the airport.

Marjorie - Wishing you a wonderful safe journey. It’s always so much fun to watch the journey through people’s blogs. I’ll be watching and waiting for our turn!!

Sandi & Dor - Bon Voyage, on your journey to love and a lifetime of happiness.
We will all miss you, but are eagerly watiting for your return –
Much love and be safe!!!!

Carol - Jonni, I didn’t realize you were in NY….I guess I should have checked sooner…..we will have to meet you one day! We aren’t that far, down here in MD!! We should plan a play date when we get our daughters home!!!

kerri - What an exciting time, glad your on schedule.
Safe trip, enjoy all those memories in the making.

Roy and Lori - Best of luck guys! So excited for you!

redmaryjanes - Wow! You leave tomorrow!! Give Sofia a big kiss from us. I am so happy for you all. I wish you safe travels and a wonderful time in China.

Michele - I can’t believe it’s happening!!! I can’t wait to see pics of the entire family :)

You must be on an emotional roller coaster, I would have been crying long ago.

Have a safe trip.
Michele

~K - Great news, Jonni! I can’t believe you are traveling so quickly. Can’t wait to see the pictures!

Kimberly

Carol - Congratulations!!! I can’t wait until I get to post that Airplane picture!!!!

Give her a kiss from me!!!

Carol

Dale - Soo exciting, can’t wait to follow along……Sounds like it’s all working out well. Hugs, Dale

Barbara in Syr. - Wow,Wow,Wow! I am thrilled for you guys & your precious daughter. Wishing you a safe trip & a wonderful ‘meet ya’ day.

a&mg - Holy cow! In less than a week, you’re a family of three! I will be thinking of you and sending lots of happy love your way!!

C.J. - I’m so glad things are on track. I look forward to following along.

Hope you’re all ready!!!

T & R McGrath - I am so excited for you and can’t wait until it’s our turn!

I hope you will post picutres while you are in China! I can’t wait to see you with Sophia in your arms.

Hugs,
Tracy

Janet - Sounds great! I am so happy for you adn can’t wait to see Sofia in your arms!

PS- I would have cried too. like a baby.

G & G Hadden - Holy Moly girl…what a few days it has been for you guys !!! I’m glad things will work out well. I’m way to excited for you!!!
Happy flying !!
HUGS from us!

Mark and Rebecca - I am so excited for you, and glad that things are working out.

I’ll be following your journey.

I am glad that you have so much support as well.

Blessings to you on your journey of a lifetime!

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