tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post4117354004112554127..comments2023-11-05T01:13:37.133-07:00Comments on Waiting for Lauren Elizabeth: What an amazing day!Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959431323672023236noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-77564844717122889852009-01-11T12:22:00.000-07:002009-01-11T12:22:00.000-07:00Wow, scrapbooking your pics. Impressive! I love th...Wow, scrapbooking your pics. Impressive! I love those locks. Very cool. Chomping at the bit for you to have Lauren in your arms! Wasn't Starbucks a lovely surprise? It's a cute little area. Enjoy! =)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08495041727747605688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-78861536079521886032009-01-11T08:48:00.000-07:002009-01-11T08:48:00.000-07:00I have been waiting for pictures..You are up late....I have been waiting for pictures..<BR/>You are up late.. <BR/>Love the new pictures..<BR/>When I saw the crib.. my eyes filled with tears.. I know you were too..<BR/>Hugs..<BR/>It is almost Lauren Day..Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373111344793230801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-9401328048623008482009-01-11T06:52:00.000-07:002009-01-11T06:52:00.000-07:00Donna and Joe, What an amazing day you are about t...Donna and Joe, <BR/><BR/>What an amazing day you are about to have. If you are like us, you won't feel that way for a few days. But no matter what your experience is...you will never be the same. Congrats, and remember to breathe....<BR/>Renee, Frank and Samantha (From Waiting Families Group in AZ)Reneeks@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428275519094629108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-67316115612957764792009-01-11T02:32:00.000-07:002009-01-11T02:32:00.000-07:00Even though I'm here in China I am now missing Bei...Even though I'm here in China I am now missing Beijing and Baby Time! I am so thrilled for you all. Your photos and collages are FANTASTIC! What treasures for all of you. Enjoy every moment! Jumping up and down in Shenzhen!!Christi and Abbeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091999138906723996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-22705122876928648792009-01-10T22:29:00.000-07:002009-01-10T22:29:00.000-07:00it is surreal isn't it?! and to have such gorgeou...it is surreal isn't it?! and to have such gorgeous weather..what a blessing!<BR/><BR/>hope you get some great sleep and have an uneventful trip down to GZ.<BR/><BR/>praying for you guys!jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07304431222792980327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-28289786105249365532009-01-10T18:31:00.000-07:002009-01-10T18:31:00.000-07:00Glad you guys had such a great day in Beijing! It ...Glad you guys had such a great day in Beijing! It is amazing to see all the sites. I'm sure you guys are tired! Enjoy and I can't wait to see you with Lauren!<BR/>Michele & AvaAva Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056818997422100832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-24337176619581431412009-01-10T18:04:00.000-07:002009-01-10T18:04:00.000-07:00Stop pinching yourself, you're gonna get hurt!...Stop pinching yourself, you're gonna get hurt! You're meeting Lauren...tra la la....<BR/>BTW....did you get to sleep the night before? Are you going to sleep tonight? Inquiring minds need to know!<BR/><BR/>Doreen in Montreal single mom to Faith-Jiangxi & Mia-SichuanDoreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373558769930366240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-40813710861299967002009-01-10T16:13:00.000-07:002009-01-10T16:13:00.000-07:00So glad you are enjoying site seeing! I can't wait...So glad you are enjoying site seeing! I can't wait to go and visit the Great Wall and do a lock for us! Love the collages. they are fantastic. I need to figure out how to do them.<BR/><BR/>I am so anxious to see you on your Gotcha day with your precious Lauren! <BR/><BR/>Not much longer...!<BR/>:) Jodysweet momma luv uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436598699660242393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-32671496027574490992009-01-10T16:04:00.000-07:002009-01-10T16:04:00.000-07:00Fantastic photos! I love the pic of you and Joe o...Fantastic photos! I love the pic of you and Joe on the Great wall, with the Wall following along behind you! <BR/><BR/>The weather doesn't look chilly... but your coats & scarves kinda give it away!!! Stay warm!OziMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813480734366566560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-91642939269610190672009-01-10T15:31:00.000-07:002009-01-10T15:31:00.000-07:00Omigosh - so exciting to see you there and getting...Omigosh - so exciting to see you there and getting ready for the biggest day ever. Looks like we are up for our match at the end of this month...Can't wait to see your post for Gotcha Day...and then get there ourselves! <BR/><BR/>Love this adoption community. So many wonderful people.<BR/><BR/>All the best to you as you meet your precious Lauren!! Wow!<BR/><BR/>lisa in sacramentoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-41368974546331563792009-01-10T15:21:00.000-07:002009-01-10T15:21:00.000-07:00Donna & Joe, I know you are going to be surpri...Donna & Joe, I know you are going to be surprised to here from me since I never post comments. I can usually just talk to you. I just want you to know I appreciate all the photos and posts and I can't stop checking to see if you have posted anything new. You guys look great and I can't wait until tomorrow. Talk to you soon. ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-34916065664534890212009-01-10T14:59:00.001-07:002009-01-10T14:59:00.001-07:00Hi D and J! Our gotcha day (Dec 18th 2008 - 22 mo...Hi D and J! Our gotcha day (Dec 18th 2008 - 22 month old, Qiao) was awesome. Your moment will be what it is. Do not stress! All the babies in our group were older (all almost 2YO) and there was no crying or fussing at all. They just came off a 3 hour bus ride so the poor things were probably too exhausted and thirsty to cry. :) Lauren is from a place very near where Qiao came from. I wish you a day like we had. Magic! If you need reassurance, go back to our blog and check out our "Together Forever Day". Huge hugs, Lori, Andy & QiaoLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071873742015715550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-16073032999527028192009-01-10T14:59:00.000-07:002009-01-10T14:59:00.000-07:00Great photos. Thinking of you as you count down t...Great photos. Thinking of you as you count down the hours! Best Wishes.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127112224785253882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-29845299154960476742009-01-10T14:58:00.000-07:002009-01-10T14:58:00.000-07:00Great photos. Thinking of you as you count down t...Great photos. Thinking of you as you count down the hours! Best Wishes.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127112224785253882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-76779585660419685912009-01-10T12:18:00.000-07:002009-01-10T12:18:00.000-07:00I am sorry you are so tired, but how can you sleep...I am sorry you are so tired, but how can you sleep??? I practically can't sleep just thinking about you and Joe. :) I can't imagine the excitement and anticipation! You give me hope to hang on. ENJOY these moments, I know you will. XOOXO, LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-40494436035872216162009-01-10T11:24:00.000-07:002009-01-10T11:24:00.000-07:00Great collages! Look like you are having fun.Great collages! Look like you are having fun.frogglethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299913279470994583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-70843991767010231532009-01-10T11:19:00.000-07:002009-01-10T11:19:00.000-07:00I am beside myself with excitement with you. And...I am beside myself with excitement with you. And find myself missing China after seeing your photos. How fun would it have been if I could've gone and been your group photographer? Hee. You're going to love Guangzhou. I can't wait 'til you meet Lauren!Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180279261027588079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-84100554159736440612009-01-10T11:16:00.000-07:002009-01-10T11:16:00.000-07:00I was stalking the blog at 4 a.m .AZ time...lol..L...I was stalking the blog at 4 a.m .AZ time...lol..<BR/>LOVE the photos..<BR/>I am sooo excited.. Looks like you are having sooo much fun..<BR/>HUGS..<BR/>Can't wait..Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373111344793230801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-79060085903698819272009-01-10T11:02:00.000-07:002009-01-10T11:02:00.000-07:00Love the photo layout Donna. You've had quite a b...Love the photo layout Donna. You've had quite a busy day. Can't wait for Gotcha Day and to "relive" that moment in that room on the 8th floor in Guangzhou...it is surreal!!<BR/><BR/>Safe flight! Relax and enjoy the moment.<BR/><BR/>SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10710860527386785843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-76635280193496115732009-01-10T09:37:00.000-07:002009-01-10T09:37:00.000-07:00Absolutely awesome! So wish we'd been able to go t...Absolutely awesome! So wish we'd been able to go to Beijing. Next time. Safe flight to GZ. xo, ShellShelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607777608977352679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-40624589182865661292009-01-10T09:35:00.000-07:002009-01-10T09:35:00.000-07:00Oh my goodness you are at the Great Wall!!!! So aw...Oh my goodness you are at the Great Wall!!!! So awesome, and the pics (and collages) are wonderful. Sending you guys huge hugs.M3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-40947026153586707882009-01-10T08:34:00.000-07:002009-01-10T08:34:00.000-07:00Enjoy your trip to GZ - how cool is it that you ge...Enjoy your trip to GZ - how cool is it that you get to be in the same place the rest of your trip! <BR/>(relating to Stephe's comment): You know our experience with AA so, I know all will work out. Yes, it is very hard. Our experience was the same, all infants except AA. We were prepared but we don't have any cute gotcha family day pictures (she screamed for days). Four months later and life is grand! <BR/>Enjoy every moment and get some sleep!<BR/><BR/>Alyzabeth's Mommy<BR/>Forever Family Day 09/16/08Alyson and Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152315459410231214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-3952551262742314752009-01-10T08:25:00.000-07:002009-01-10T08:25:00.000-07:00Just fabulous! Looking forward to Lauren day :0)Just fabulous! Looking forward to Lauren day :0)C's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062655703410223668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-10458797613914213062009-01-10T08:17:00.000-07:002009-01-10T08:17:00.000-07:00Hi Donna,This is my first post to your blog. We've...Hi Donna,<BR/>This is my first post to your blog. We've been home one month with our 23mo. daughter. I'm not sure if you will need this advise but I wish I had had some reassurance on my trip so I'm passing it along. :)<BR/>My GOTCHA day wasn't the one I had dreamed about. I was in a room with 6 other families who were referred children under one. Those babies were so happy and quiet not a peep. Then there was my daughter who ran from me and arched her back everytime I held her. I WAS prepared for this. I remained calm and just tried to take in this once in a lifetime moment. Even though I was prepared it was tough. Tough to see my daughter grieve the way she did, tough for me and tough for my husband. I don't know what kind of experience you will have, but if you would like some words of encouragement in case the first few days are rough, please pm me at stephaniecrivelli@msn.com.<BR/>Take care and enjoy every minute. I already miss China and the whole experience!!!!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01226555738007177810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569259.post-52220790157577389502009-01-10T07:45:00.000-07:002009-01-10T07:45:00.000-07:00I would have been first, but I was at Shutterfly l...I would have been first, but I was at Shutterfly looking at all the pictures and wondering why you had not posted!!!! Impressed you made the climb and thinking how wonderful you have a lock on the wall. Maybe someday you and Lauren will find it again...You and Joe look great and we are so excited to see everything you are doing.. Josh and Emily send all their love, we were talking about meeting Lauren and they are so excited. Emily says she is glad Lauren is a little older as she doesn't really think little babies are so much fun...Being stalking Steph's blog and her pictures are great...MomLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139900762615875346noreply@blogger.com