This is the picture we fell in love with. We think it's sooo cute that she's wearing seven layers of clothes!
About Us
We live in Michigan, where Shonda teaches deaf children, and Jim works as an engineer. In addition to Maelin, we have one 'foster' daughter, Leslie, who has lived with us part-time since was in 1st grade. She's 17 and a junior in high school now.
Jiang Yu Feng
This is the last picture we had of our beautiful baby before meeting her in April of 2007.
17 comments:
hello jim,
we are just sitting together in Lemförde (bill, amanda, Simone and Joerg) and having some krombachers.
Did you allready check, if the have some good beer in China too?
...i am having some beers at joergs and we are talking about your friend dave godbout...i told joerg that you owe him 359 degrees...
i am trying to explain to joerg about your baseball grip golf swing....
Shonda - I was sooo excited to see your email! Can't wait to follow your journey! I was even thinking of trying to show up in Chongqing while you are there. Do contact me if you need anything!
Best wishes for safe travels and CONGRATULATIONS on almost having your girl!
Love,
Monica and AB
Shonda and Jim,
I am so excited for you! Safe travels,
Nicole
Shonda & Jim - We can't wait to hear all about your trip and to see pictures of YuFeng! Have a wonderful and same trip.
Kendra and Dan.
Jim and Shonda,
We are very excited for you both and cannot wait to meet our new cousin, especially Alyssa and Austin. Safe journey!
Ty, Kristy, Alyssa and Austin
Jim and wife Shonda.....Congratulations to you both and Yufeng also!!! Hope you have a safe trip and everything goes smooth for you. We are looking forward to following you all on this journey and we are all praying for the three of you. Come home safe and happy....can't wait to hear about it at school. Take care....Becki and Noah
from joe and amy: We are so excited for you guys. We can't wait to meet her. Her recent picture looks so grown up! I know it is going to be stressful for you, but have fun. Enjoy the plane ride (not to much ha ha)hope to hear from you soon. We love you guys LOTS! ps: what's her name? Miranda's nice
Shonda and Jim,
I miss you already and am counting the days until you return with my niece! I can't wait to be an aunt! I am sitting here with tears running down my face as I think about the journey you are about to begin. Being a parent is the most incredible feeling in the world. Too much for words. Be safe and I can't wait to see pictures after you finally have her in your arms on Monday.
Love you both so much, Shell
this is your father just blogginh away, teching and all that stuff. you are in country but not with Yufeng yet . weather is fine here and am anxious to hear from you. Love, Dadd
Shonda,
How was the flight?
I'm looking forward to hearing about your adventures!! Take lots of pictures.
Miss you,
Shel (the other one)
Jim & Shonda -
Every cliche' you ever heard about being a parent is true. There is absolutely nothing like it. We know your daughter will bring as much happiness to you as our daughter has brought to us...
Karen & Ken
hi folks, great pictures rom the wall and china in general. it's 6 a.m. there so you are about 10 hrs from yufeng. had big birthday dinner for lance and shelli today. your mother had time for 6 main dishes so was a little skimpy (hahahaha). love you two, Dad
I am incredibly excited for you both. There is NOTHING more satisfying and rewarding than raising a child. May God bless your new family as you start your journey together.
Linda S.
Congratulations Shonda and Jim Looking forward to seeing YuFeng and You in school and hearing the stories about your trip and in less than 1 hours you will be with your beautiful little girl.
Jason got three medals in Chicago you know how special he is to me and you and I know your little one will be more special to you because she will be your own
Love you all Jason and Ellen
SHonda,
You have so much love that you have given your kids at school so i know that lil YuFeng will be blessed to have you for her mommy... I had to put my baby at 3 on a bus and send him to school to you and that first day on i knew he was safe in your care. She will have a lot of love and security now in her life! Take care and give her a hug from David! Tara And David
wow , great pictures, send more soon, your mom gets up early each a.m. ti blog along , she's realllly excited! me too (as much as grandpa gets excited). love you three. Dad
Post a Comment