Friday, February 1, 2008

3 years ago today....

5 1/2 months old.......

Then and Now........
It was 3 years ago today, that I saw your precious face for the first time........it's been true love ever since........I love you my sweet, sweet
Sophia Elaine Jiang Ao.........

50 comments:

Middle-Aged Moi said...

Who could NOT love her? What a doll!

kerri said...

Happy 3 years, how special.
What a special blessing for all.
Enjoy your day, hope your not getting too snowed in.
We are having a winter storm today, it's very nasty here.

LaLa said...

Happy Referral day....what a sweetie!!

Tiffany said...

Happy 3 Years!!!! What a beautiful little Sophia!

mommy24treasures said...

oh I did not realize today was your special day. Happy referral day. SHe is such a little blessing.

Musings from Kim K. said...

Congratulations on 3 years of falling in love with Sophia.

Hugs,
Kim K.

day by day said...

Sophia looks so precious in this picture. 3 years ago...doesn't it seem like just yesterday in some ways? Have a great week-end!

polkadot said...

Happy anniversary! I remember the day we met Cat, we bathed her 3 times -- it was the only thing she seemed to enjoy, since she sure wasn't ready to be held by us! Sophia looks to trusting and at peace.

Happy Gotcha Day.

Mr.Brian said...

I am sure some days it seems like only yesterday.
She is so full of spunk, and I love it it keeps her mama going.

insanemommy said...

Precious. I know I was speechless looking at their chubby little beautiful faces smiling back at me.... Congrats sweets.

Michelle said...

Happy referral day! So precious - then and now!!

Special K said...

Happy Referral Day!

I can't wait til I can celebrate one myself. :)

Lisa said...

Oh how sweet, Happy Referral Day! I can remember following your story on The Story of You. I can't believe how time flies by!

jennifer said...

Both of these posts are so cute. Happy 3 years!

Laura Nipper said...

What an angel. You are blessed. :)

Anonymous said...

Happy 3 yrs. Steffie!! Still wish we could have traveled with you and still got the same girlies we did!! :)

JulieM said...

What a special little girl and I'm sure some many special memories surface today!!! I LOVE your new header and all your digital scrapbooking. I used digital scrapbooking stuff for my header but haven't had time to play with pages. Does it take forever?

OH MY #6 said...

I love her name! Is she named after someone?

Lea

Kim said...

Happy referral Day..
Sophia is beautiful..
Have a Great Weekend..

Sandra said...

Aaaaw, happy referral day!

Linette said...

Happy Referral Day! Just love that sweet little face. :)

mommy24treasures said...

Oh she is just darling thanks for telling me to come back.

Sophie's Mom said...

Awwww... what a beautiful girl she has become! Congrats!

C's Mom said...

How precious - congrats on those 3 years worth treasuring and the many years ahead!

Jewels of My Heart said...

She has stolen my heart.... what a little darling.
Her refferal picture is one of the sweetest pics I have ever seen.
So happy for you and your sweet little Thing.

Shandra said...

Happy Special Day!

Life with JJ, Starr and Spice said...

Happy 3 years to you and your precious girl.

Nikki said...

Can you believe I didn't realize today was three years???? I was reminded when I went to Kimber's blog and saw it was her 1 year referral anniversary!

Hug that sweet thing for me...miss you all.
XO

Gail said...

Congrats on your 3 years, she is a beauty! :)

redmaryjanes said...

She has always been such a cutie! Looking forward to seeing her at CNY!

Denise C said...

OH Stef, she's such a little doll! I followed your entire trip on "THE STORY OF YOU"! It was such a blessing to see Sophia's gotcha moment and forever family being created by GOD's perfect hand!!!!
Thank you for sharing with us!!!
Hugs to you my friend!!

Elise said...

Just precious! I can't wait until the day I get to see my Gracie's face for the first time!

Debbie said...

Congratulations!!! I love the pictures you share!! She is adorable!!!

Debbie

D & S said...

Sophia was beauty then and is still a beauty today. Congratulations!

The Byrd's Nest said...

Happy Referral Day! I love to see pictures as a baby and then to see them now. She is just beautiful!

BTW....of course, my blog header is awesome...Connie did it for me!! She is such a sweetie!

~Amy~ said...

What a sweet girl... ;)

Lisa said...

I posted earlier, but this time I'm posting because I left you something on my blog. You're it!

Truly Blessed said...

She was a beauty at 5 1/2 months and just grows more beautiful every day.

Andie said...

Simply beautiful...then, and now!
Blessings for many more years-
Andie

Lauren said...

Heyy!!! Im finally back to blogging!!! On a side note Sophia is absolutely precious.

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

Happy 3 Years!!! What a beautiful little girl : )

polkadot said...

You've been tagged, come see me.

~Amy~ said...

Emmie has requested that T and I come visit soon...we are thinking about the 23rd. I hope you are well and give the kids hugs for us!! ;)

Sew Much Fun said...

I love the new look of your blog. Very stylish. Sophie doesn't look like a baby anymore. She is a beautiful young lady. I bet you miss the baby???

Anonymous said...

Wow! The time FLIES by so incredibly fast, doesn't it? She was adorable from the start...and she is growing into such a beautiful young girl!

What precious photos...precious memories!...

Gracie said...

Awwwwww! I love the last picture...black and white pictures I love...how sweet :)

crazylady said...

What a great day for all of us collectively. No Christmas present can compare to the nerves and anticipation of the CALL day!
Happy belated Referral day!
Hopefull I won't miss your Adoption Day. :)
Hugs
sen

Colleen said...

Happy belated referral day! So so sweet to see those pics. And I love the music!!

kitchu said...

I'm so late wishing you many happy returns of your referral day! But congratulations... it was so great seeing her referral photos, cute cute cute- then and now :O)

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh, I ran across your blog and was amazed at it. While waiting for our referral I remember reading your journey to Sophia!! What a beautiful young lady she has turned out to be!! It just doesn't seem like it has been that long ago does it?

Happy Referral Day!!!

Becky
www.babygirlbennett.blogspot.com