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Old 11-29-2005, 09:23 PM
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A few new pictures of Tia

Well, its been a while since I posted any new pictures. I guess I'm feeling like a proud mama tonight. I managed to get her to stay in one place long enough to take pictures for our Christmas cards! (This is not as easy as I would like for it to be - but when you are almost three posing for a picture must feel like it takes an eternity!!)

God Bless!!
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Old 11-29-2005, 09:26 PM
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One more...

I'm working on my photography skills - still not great - but Tia has really inspired me!!
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Old 11-29-2005, 09:38 PM
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Wow....She is absolutely picture perfect.....a very beautiful little girl!
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Old 11-29-2005, 10:52 PM
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Your daughter is very beautiful! Thank you for sharing the lovely pics with us!
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Old 11-29-2005, 11:07 PM
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She is just beautiful!!! I'd say you can't go wrong when photographing such a sweet face!
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Old 11-29-2005, 11:38 PM
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BONNEE!!!

What a treat to see pictures of Tia! She has grown so much and is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Wow, he hair and skin are to die for.

I can hardly believe that the 3's are upon our girls aleady! Where has the time gone?

Thanks for posting. I hope everything is great with you and that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.
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Old 11-30-2005, 04:27 AM
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What a doll!! She's beautiful!!
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Old 11-30-2005, 05:24 AM
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Bonnee...

She is precious!! I remember the private message I sent to you the last time you posted her picture.....I could just re-write that same post! Tia is strikingly beautiful!!

I am sooooo glad you posted her picture. I am always looking on here to see if you have posted an updated picture. Please keep posting them.

I still can't believe how fast the time is flying and that our little girls are no longer babies!! It was over 2.5 years ago when we sat at the pool at the Marriott with our daughters. Wow!!!

Have a great holiday season with your family and thanks for the updated pictures of Tia!!

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Old 11-30-2005, 05:33 AM
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Bonnee,

Tia is a doll! I love her smile! I can't believe she's nearing 3 years old! When I first started the adoption process, she had just been home for a couple of months! I guess I should know firsthand now, that time flies once they come home... Luke is already 17 months old!

I hope we're able to meet at the APAC Christmas party. We may be out of town, so we're not sure we can make it yet, but maybe if not that party, then an upcoming meeting.

Take care and please post more pics! Tia is absolutely gorgeous and I always love seeing her pictures!

Judy
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Old 11-30-2005, 05:34 AM
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Beautiful girl! beautiful photo! Beautiful Xmas card. Congratulations.


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Old 11-30-2005, 05:55 AM
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Oh my Bonnee..love the photo's..hard to believe she is so tall..what a beauty. We did one by the tree in Ana's Christmas dress and I don't think it came out nearly as well as Tia in her nightdress..
Thanks for the update!
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Old 11-30-2005, 06:07 AM
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Hi guys! Thanks so much for the sweet messages!!

CSW - She really is tall and it continues to amaze me. At her two year old checkup the doc said that she could end up as tall at 5'8" (which would make her as tall as her Daddy!!)

Dianne - I read that Annie is going to Guatemala next month. Send me some pictures if you can. I would love to show Tia some of Guatemala as it looks today!!

Tammy - Hope things are well with you and yours. I'm praying that you can bring Vincent home very soon!!
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Old 11-30-2005, 06:49 AM
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Wow! That first photo looks like one of those old-fashioned Christmas portraits! You are very good! Course your subject happens to be beautiful. I love them!!
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Old 11-30-2005, 07:07 AM
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I'm glad she stood still long enough for a picture, she is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 11-30-2005, 07:20 AM
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She is precious! You will certainly have one beautiful Christmas card!!
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