Today we celebrated 4 years since we received Sofia’s referral. It’s mind-boggling that it has really been 4 years since we received her picture and paperwork. Our lives forever changed that day. We knew we had our little girl waiting for us in China and within 2.5 mos. of receiving Sofia’s referral we would be…
I can hardly believe that it was 3 years ago today that John and I received the most wonderful news of our lives, we had a daughter waiting in China. We were filled with so much joy and excitement and a lot of relief that we would soon be holding our daughter in our arms….
You make me so proud to be your Mom.
Wonderful!
Happy refferal anniversary to a wonderful family, hope it was extra special..
Happy Anniversary!!
ahhhh sweet picture(s). Happy Anniversary Sergi Family!
Today is the 2nd year anniversary of the day we received Sofia’s referral. I don’t know how 2 years have passed so quickly but we feel so lucky to have our sweet Sofia as our daughter.
cute picture!
happy belated 2 years!
Omg! This means we have known each for 2 years! Unreal! What a fast 2 years. You have a beautiful little girl and I can't wait to "meet" Samantha!
What a sweet picture! Happy Referral Anniversary!
Congratulations to you Jonni, and to John and Sofia! I can't believe I've "known" you for longer than that – cyber shower days! In some ways it has gone quickly and in others very slowly………..Hugs, Dale
Happy two years! What a big girl she's becoming 
ohhhhhhh she is just too precious for words! Happy anniversary.
Congratulations to your family! I can't believe it's been two years already.
Congrats Jonni!!! I cant believe
it's been two years since you
saw the face of your beautiful
Sofia. Our's is comming up in
Sept. I've missed seeing you
around. I hope your doing well!!
Hugs,
Sindy
We are coming up to our 2 years with Linhsey also. Not sure how it went so fast!!!!!
amazing how fast time passes! We will be at four years with Piper in October…crazy.
she is a beautiful girl and I know how proud you are of her!
Isn't Life Grand !!
Keep doing what your doing!
She's Beautiful, She's Happy, She's Loved and She is your Special Blessing…
Congratulation to your family – how quickly things change!
Happy two years to y'all. What a blessing you've been to one another.
Has it already been two years since you first saw her sweet face? WOW!
Hope you guys are all doing well!
Hugs, Jill
That went fast. Happy 2
Wow. Two years?!!! Congrats to all! She sure has blossomed with Mommy and Daddy!
Today is a very special day in our family. One year ago on this day we laid our eyes on the most beautiful baby we have ever seen (I don’t sound like a biased mother now do I)??? Fortunately, that beautiful little baby became our daughter and life has been the best ever since. We…
Amazing! time flies doesnt it!
I cant believe we’ve had Paisley THREE months already!
it’s wild.
H
It’s really flying isn’t it!! I was just thinking that this time next year I will be signing Emily up for Pre-K! waaaaaa!!!!
Wow-a year already!! Sofia is such a sweetie! I hope we can get together some time soon! Ella and Sophie would just love Sofia!! Take care!
Jeannine
Happy anniversary! I’m so glad for you two!!!!
Hey Jonni!
Happy Anniversary…June 12th is Lily’s birthday, so we certainly celebrate on that day with you!!!
Hope you enjoyed your BBQ today…
BIG Congratulations! Isn’t it amazing how time flies and what a difference a year makes 
She is a beautiful and amazing little girl
Ladybug hugs,
;D
Hi Jonni!
It’s been a while since I checked in … Sofia appears to be doing so well! What a little angel!!!! So nice to catch up!!! I’m off to read more : )
Happy Anniversary, have a wonderful weekend.
Can’t wait to see photos of your get together, it sounds like it’s going to be so much fun. 
Happy Anniversary!
I signed in under the wrong name and deleted the comment! Sorry.
I cannot believe it’s only been a year since you’ve seen her picture. Seems like she’s been with you forever!
Such happy memories!
I can’t even believe it has been a year already! Where did the time go? Sofia is such a doll, you and John are 2 very lucky parents to have that sweetie. Someday it will be great to get”our girls” together! IT WILL HAPPEN, eventually!!!
Looking forward to the blog re-design you Photoshopper you!
Hugs
Gina
Chinese Name: Yu Hua (Yu means “Jade” and Hua means “China”) DOB: October 4, 2006 Province: Gansu Personality: Active; Has a Ready Smile; Quick in Reaction; She’s a heavy sleeper (YES!), loves music and also loves being held by her caregiver!!! Also, look at all that hair! She’s only 5 mos. in the picture above…
Jonni-
I am so sorry I missed this!!! You should be over the moon! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am soooo very happy for you. Your long wait is finally going to be worth it all. Your precious Sophia is finally coming home to you guys! If I could hug you, I would, so please accept this e-hug (((((((BIG HUGS!))))))
I can only thank God for this wonderful blessing in your lives! She’s a lucky little girl (and a cutie, too)!
Hi Jonni,
I was just checking out your blog and your little Sofia is so cute!!! We have a referral for Russia that also is cleft affected lip/palate/nose.
We’re also waiting (forever!!) for a referral from China……..
God bless!!
She’s beautiful! I hope that this all goes quickly and you are able to get her soon!
What a precious little girl…..i am so happy for you!
Congratulations! Oh she is precious! I am SO happy for you! You must be freaking out! (I know I would!) If you need anything! Please let me know!!
I’ve been out of town, what incredible news to come home to! She’s precious, congratulations!!
How happy!!!!! She’s beautiful.
God’s Speed
Daleea
What a fabulous. post. I am a nurse on cleft palate/lip floor and love taking care of these babies
Congratulations! You will love her forever.
Alyson
LID 01/27/06
Congratulations!!! She is so beautiful. We are so happy for you.
Cyndi & Dean James
Waiting for Alicyn Shea
LID 10/24/06
http://www.cd2alicyn.com
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! She is absolutely beautiful!!!! WOW!!! You get to leave really soon to go get her and she is REALLY young!!! I know the surgeries and all will go fine because she will be in your loving care. Hope all the travels go smoothly!!! I will be praying!!!!
Congrats guys!
We are so happy for you!
Jonni I am so excited for you and John. This is so awesome. How great of you to be those special parents who know every child is special. Best of luck and much joy.
Rhonda York
Congrats! She is a cutie! Hope you travel quickly!
I can bet you are both over the Moon! Congratulations & Speedy travels to pick her up!
Little Miss Ladybird
Congratulations…Sophia is just beautiful! My daughter Ava has a cleft lip/palate also. She is from Inner Mongolia…we are just home 6 weeks…the time has passed so quickly. She is booked for her lip surgery July 4th.
Congrats…beautiful!
Jonni & John
Big congratulations… I had no idea you were moving forward so quickly! She’s amazing. I hope you get to travel soon and I will definitely be adding you to my bloglines so i can stay up-to-date!!!
Ya HOOOO
OMG!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!
I was away from blogworld for a few days and decided on a whim to check in with you–so glad I did! I am so thrilled for you!
How wonderful!! I am so happy for you. What a cutie!! E-mail your address to me at timnkim@gmail.com. I have something for Sofia!!
Congratulations! She’s just precious – and look at that hair!!!!
Oh Jonni, she’s beautiful! You guys must be in a perfectly wonderful daze right now. Congratulations!!!!
Wishing you a very speedy TA!
Oops, I mean Sofia! (sorry about the mis-spelling)
Oh my gosh, Jonni!!!!!
I was so not expecting this — what an incredible surprise (for me) and what a beautiful miracle for you and John!
Sophia is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy for you and am so excited that you should be traveling shortly…
please keep us posted.
Yay!!!!!
Welcome Sofia!!!
Congratulations mom and dad :0)
OMW you guys that is soooo incredible and I can sense the excitement in your e-mail!!! Congrats!!! Don’t forget I’m the Ex-Pediatric RN so can help you lots!!!!
CONGRATS and LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
Ann, Tim, Jillian and wild man Jonathan
Thank you to everyone for the wonderful comments about Sofia. We CAN’T wait to get our little girl and I have enjoyed reading all of your comments so much! This is like a dream that I have not woke from, it’s awesome!!!
BIG HUGS,
Jonni
OMG, congratulations! She is so precious. So happy for you guys!
hi there… we are norie and john and are also adopting through new life…we found our daughter, cecelia, on the last list that came out and are hoping to travel about the same time as you! congrats!
our email is nojobela@hotmail.com
Oh those eyes, she is just beautiful. We are so excited for you.
Lyndsey
May2006DTC
Okay, I am now crying! What wonderful news Sophia is just beautiful!!!! Congrats to you and John and have fun these next few weeks preparing for Sophia!
Thrilled for you both!!! How wonderful!!! She is a beauty!!!
Hey Jonni, Sofia and Lily are neighbors. Lily lives in Xinjiang. That is so cool.
Leslie
This is so GREAT!!! I know that Sofia will make your life just as Nathan has made ours. Let us know what we can do to help. And remember that you are always in our prayers. All of you!!!
Bob, Donna, Nathan, and Mamaw Shelley
I am crying tears of joy for you over here, and feel so very honored you sent me a personal email telling me the great news…she is just so very beautiful, and you guys are so very lucky, hope your TA comes quickly and get that baby in your arms sooner rather than later…
Oh sweetie, what wonderful news. Congratulations to you both and what a wonderful Fathers Day for you both, he he he. She is just beautiful and I wish you speedy travels!
OH MY GOSH – she’s beautiful and I’m so excited for you guys! I know you will be awesome parents to this precious little girl. Congratulations on becoming a family of three!
Your Journey to Sofia has finally ended! Congratulations. . she is adorable. I am so happy for all of you. . you are now a forever family!
Congratulations Jonni, I am so excited for you! Isn’t amazing how you can love something so much you haven’t even held yet??
Keep us updated!!
Love,
Tracy
No. Way.
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! I had no idea, Jonni!!! WOW-WOW-WOW-WOW!!
I have chills. What a wonderful, wonderful surprise!
Happy Mother’s Day. And, Father’s Day! Congrats Jonni & John! With all of our hearts. I can’t wait to get home to show pics to jz.
Oh My GOODNESS!!!! Congratulations!
She is beautiful! This is so exciting. I am so happy for you!!!!
OMG Jonni! This is amazing news! I just got your squishes and I will be sending MORE your way for Sofia!
I’m over the moon for you, she is GORGEOUS!
We are also waiting for a waiting child, but our agency actually ‘matches’ the baby and family so we are trying to be patient. There are about 100 families in front of us.
If you need anything let me know.
Your cyber buddy,
Hayley
Congrats!!!! Here’s to speedy TA
I’m so happy for you guys. What a more deserving couple to have this gift from God. She is so beautfiul, and i hope we can travel together.
Love ya,
Leslie
Yeah. She is a cutie!
Congratulations!!!!!
I think she is just a doll, our family is so happy for you.
Yahoo, enjoy your day on cloud 9.
Wooooooooohoooooooooooooo!
So, we went to lunch and tried to stay cool???????? Oh My Goodness!!! That would have killed me inside! I am soooo happy for you guys! Congrats!Congrats! Congrats! She is a sweet little ladybug! WOW! What a plesant suprise to see on your blog today!!
Orchidsandladybugs - Just LOVE those little barefoot Beauties !!
Christine Tuniewicz Rojas - Congrats!!!
Amy Smith-Kepler - 4 years?!?! Congratulations! What a beautiful little girl you have…make that two!
Trish Swyers Freid - Lucky girl = lucky mommy and daddy!
Trishfreid - She is one lucky girl to have found the perfect mommy and daddy for her! It has almost been two years since we received Bella’s referral too….CRAZY!
Lisa Schleicher Furey - Happy Four Years with sweet Sofia!!! It is crazy how quickly the times passes by when you at no longer “logged in”. It’s a bittersweet feeling!!!