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At Last

The wait is over.
I have some friends helping me out this week, come back to meet them.
Feed me fashionably fresh

posted Filed Under: Adoption

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  1. Aileen says

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    Im so happy its finally announced. I felt like an undercover agent holding it in for days:) I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH

  2. Annie says

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    So, so, so happy for you both!

  3. Noelle says

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    Congrats! Your video made me cry-so much joy! I love your blog- I eat up every last morsel, so thank you for the feast. Terrific name too!

  4. Christina says

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    I was hoping this would be the news! Congratulations, mom and dad- she’s beautiful.

  5. amydear says

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    Wow! I don’t even know you and I’m so happy for you. She’s a beautiful little girl and I know she’ll always be stylishly dressed. Enjoy your new baby. Congrats to you on a wonderful event!!

  6. kelli says

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    that video was amazing. congratulations and I can’t wait to hear more.

  7. Karon says

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    Congratulations on the beautiful new addition to your family! How wonderful!

  8. TheMoncurs says

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    Oh man, that just made me CRY. My dear friend just adopted a baby girl. Adoption is just so beautiful, isn’t it?

  9. adrienne says

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    No comment seems adequate. Sincere congratulations to your entire family.

  10. Sugar Bear says

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    Congratulations! What a beautiful baby and a beautiful name.
    Karla

  11. Naomi Miles says

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    Congratulations, she is beautiful…. the video made me cry like a baby too! x

  12. Samurai Mom says

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    Hosanna! Congratulations! I love her name too.

  13. {april kennedy} says

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    I have chills, am crying and smiling and I don’t even personally know you. BUT I remember your post from Lyndsay’s SuperMom Series. Congrats to the three of you! LOVE her name!

  14. Laura says

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    Oh wow! This is so exciting. Congratulations and good luck to you guys. She is beautiful.

  15. Tyson, Jennie and Cedric says

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    That is so great! It happened so fast! Congrats you guys!

  16. Leigh Anne Wilkes says

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    What a precious bundle from heaven!! Congratulations I am so happy for you! She is gorgeous!!!

  17. Christa says

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    Congratulations! There’s nothing in the world like a baby girl.

  18. Aynna banahna says

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    Congrats! That is so wonderful for you both!

  19. Elisa says

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    Thanks so much for sharing! Congratulations on getting your sweet girl at last!

  20. Kjrsten says

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    tears tears tears tears TEARS!

    beautiful, girl!
    beautiful, name!
    beautiful mama!
    beautiful family!

    congratulations one thousand times!

  21. Farmer Jo says

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    I am so happy for you guys. I am all teared up!

  22. BECCA says

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    Me and my sister cried tears of joy for you! Congratulations, you will certainly be wonderful parents!

  23. Emily Ruth says

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    Only Eva’s version of that song does your Coco’s entrance to the family justice.
    Love you all.
    Is it too early to say,
    “Momo and Coco sittin in a tree…”
    ?

  24. Karen says

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    Amazing happy news! Congratulations!

  25. Janelle says

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    Happy happy day! I’m so happy for you! I loved the video, it brought tears to my eyes!

  26. Abbie says

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    your daughter is beautiful. congratulations!

  27. Caitlin says

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    Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear more.

  28. Christine says

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    What a sweet little girl. Congratulations!! I’m so happy for your family. Your video touched close to home as my wonderful bil & sil just finished the process to be considered for adoption. What a wonderful gift adoption is.

  29. Dan says

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    I am so so so so happy for you, my eyes started sweating.

  30. Kristi says

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    I bawled like a baby during that video. My sister adopted, and all of us in our family have had infertility issues, so I know how joyous it is to bring home a new baby! Congrats!

  31. Ashlee says

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    Congratulations! I am very happy for you. Great news.

  32. TRS says

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    Made me cry. How wonderful, I am so excited for you!

    And how is that adopted babies are so much more beautiful than the garden variety? Seriously?

  33. *** says

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    What wonderful news! So happy for you. She is a lucky little girl!

  34. Annie says

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    more congratulations!

  35. Cori says

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    Congratulations and God bless all three of you!

  36. Mauri says

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    I am typing through the tears right now. That video was so precious! Congratulations! She is so beautiful! I just found out I am pregnant with the 5th child and I haven’t been too happy about it. I thought I was done with having kids and this baby is kind of a major WHOOPS! After watching your video and realizing you have been waiting so long for this one precious child I find my attitude changing from resentment to gratitude. Thank you for sharing and good luck!

  37. ~j. says

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    Reachel, thank you for sharing this beauty. I was touched…and then moved to tears when I saw that your drive was to Redlands, which is where my husband was raised, along with his two older brothers who came into my inlaws’ lives and family through adoption. Bless you.

  38. chris+amber says

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    i don’t even know you, but i have been a faithful reader of your blog. i was very touched by the video. i am very happy for you & your husband. she’s gorgeous! congrats!

  39. Marianne & Clayton says

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    Of all of the beautiful images you’ve shown us, this was, by far, the loveliest of all.

    Congratulations.

  40. Jenna says

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    YAYYYYYY! Congratulations! I am so happy this day has come. I am sure she was worth the wait! I love the picture of the two of you looking at each other. So precious!

    I can’t wait to meet her – big hugs and love from Switzerland!

  41. the espinozas says

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    wonderful!! congratulations! what a beautiful girl!

  42. Beth says

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    Coco Noelle is as lovely as her mother. I love you both and can’t wait to see you!

  43. stephanie says

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    that video was perfect. coco is perfect. we are so so happy for you all!

  44. Nancy says

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    The tears are flowing Reachel! I’m so excited for you, Andrew and baby Coco, she is beautiful, I can’t wait to meet her in person! Congrats to the new parents!

  45. Daron and Jamee says

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    She is beautiful.
    This is beautiful!!

    Love,
    Jamee
    xoxo

  46. ***LIZ*** says

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    Congratulations!!!

  47. Chrissy Jo says

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    Oh my! I cried happy tears through the entire video! As an old adoption case worker who frequently worked the other side of the process it was beautiful to see your side of the story. I’ll bet those five hours in the car were torture! I love her name. Congratulations!!!!!!

  48. Ginna says

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    Reachel,
    New to your blog I haven’t had a chance to comment yet–but the other day I read through your entire posting history and I love you like a sister. I’m so happy for your little family. What a blessing.
    ๐Ÿ™‚

  49. abby says

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    such a beautiful girl! congratulations.

  50. Miss Brandy says

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    perfect. I have 4 miracles that came the same way ๐Ÿ™‚

  51. Rachel says

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    Isn’t it interesting how so many can feel so profoundly happy for two people they have never met? The blessing of becoming a parent is so universally understood. Tears of unadulterated joy are being shed for you all over the place!

    Your video was beautiful, your baby is beautiful, you are a beautiful family.

    Oh, and by the way… having such a tiny baby is so, so wonderful! You get to hang on to the baby phase a little longer.

  52. Misty @ The DoanGang says

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    She is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!!!

    I am constantly overwhelmed by the miracle of adoption. It brings me to tears over and over again to see/hear people’s stories and catch a glimpse of the joy!

    Such wonderful news!

  53. Robert and Sherry Leal says

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    It brings tears to my eyes to see that such a precious, helpless, little baby now has capable, loving parents who are so happy to have her! My own babies have brought me so much joy and I’m excited you get to experience it now, too. I was watching your video with my oldest sitting on my lap, remembering him when he was that small, then I caught the strong whiff of a dirty diaper. ๐Ÿ™‚ May you have many such “mother-full” moments!

  54. Jules says

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    If ever there was a reason to delurk, this is it. Just a perfect little girl. ๐Ÿ™‚ Congrats!

  55. [email protected] says

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    Congrats on your new family. I was hoping all weekend this would be the news. Congrats once again!

  56. Michele says

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    oh so precious. You must be so filled with joy. Congratulations and all the best with settling her in to her new little FAMILY x

  57. Leslie says

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    what a pretty little girl. unbelievably happy for you and your little (or BIG) miracle!

  58. Amy says

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    Oh yay, oh yay, oh yay!!!

    I literally clapped my hands with joy for you both, and then cried through your video. So happy for you.

  59. Amanda says

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    Oh! I just cried and cried with joy for you both! Congratulations, Mama Reachel and Papa Andrew! Coco is so blessed to have you for parents. I am over the moon for you!

  60. Kath says

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    Congratulations! What a wonderful video. Coco is gorgeous. It made me relive the memorable day we met our little girl.

  61. Macy says

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    So thrilled for you. Though I’ve never met you, my eyes just filled with tears watching the video. Congratulations

  62. Two Beautiful Girls Mommy says

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    Oh Reachel I am so happy for you! What a sweet beautiful video – I am in tears right now. I know what it is to what so long for a baby and I am so happy that it is finally your time. What a beautiful little girl with a beautiful name to match!

  63. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

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    Here’s to the joyous beginning of sleepless nights, dozens of diapers and the end of dry clean only clothing! All wrapped up in a magnificently beautiful pink bow~

    My heart is singing for you.

    Coco, how blessed you are!

  64. Deb says

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    Congratulations on the best accessory of all. The Lord did not forget Reachel…so happy for you.

  65. Natalie says

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    Congratulations to the two of you! She is absolutely beautiful. Adoption is a wonderful thing! So happy for you!

  66. Vee says

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    What a beautiful post. Congratulations!! She is beautiful.

  67. Kirsty says

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    Our whole family watched this beautiful video with such delight (and some teariness on my part). Congratulations! What an extraordinarily blessed little girl. She is so beautiful-she looks like you! So Very happy for you all.

  68. Carolyn says

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    Oh how precious she is and wonderful and grand! Congratulations! Enjoy your new beautiful life!

  69. Fashionably Kate says

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    I’m so HAPPY for you!! Congrats Beagley Fam!!

  70. Emily says

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    Congratulations! This makes my heart so happy. What a beautiful girl!

  71. Theresa says

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    My eyes are brimming with tears of happiness for you. This is the most wonderful news. I don’t even know you and I am so excited I feel like you could be my sister. The happiest days are the days when babies come!

  72. Fashionably Kate says

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    and I LOVE the name Coco.
    It’s perfect for you! ๐Ÿ™‚

  73. Michelle says

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    Congratulations! What a beautiful family. I don’t even know you, but your video touched my heart and made me once again remember how grateful I am to be a mother. Thank you for sharing your experience!

  74. Lindsay Willman says

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    Congratulations! I’m so, so happy for you.

  75. seven smiles says

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    Oh.
    I’m teary-eyed now, remembering our very own phone call and birth day meeting.

    So happy for you and Andrew.

    {and Elaine’s a hoot.}

  76. Megan says

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    Oh wow, congratulations! What a wonderful blessing. Many warm wishes for you and your newly expanded family. Enjoy every moment.

  77. Meghan Hein says

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    Congratulations!!!! That video brought tears to my eyes. What a perfect name for a perfect girl. I am so happy for you guys!

  78. kara jayne says

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    thrilled…

    enjoy every moment and don’t feel guilty about ignoring everyone. you deserve it.

    i’m so happy for you

  79. mama-pan says

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    love and congratulations to you ALL. thank you for sharing the beautiful video–can’t wait for the fashionable parenting tips to come!

  80. Ann says

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    oh my, wow, congrats, this is so awesome! enjoy enjoy enjoy!

  81. Shelah says

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    Congratulations!!!

  82. wilde medley says

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    so so sweet. congrats! what a happy day!

  83. 6p00d8341cab5653ef says

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    You’re making me spill tears tonight. Coco is beautiful!!!

  84. MiaKatia says

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    Congratulations!!! Beautiful baby and lovely video.

  85. Matthew and Sara says

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    How fitting. Coco Noelle like Coco Chanel! What a beautiful little girl. I couldn’t help but smile through the whole video. Congrats!

  86. Marlo says

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    She is so beautiful. Congratulations!

  87. Courtney says

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    I’m a good friend of Becky and Richard so I’ve heard a bit about your journey. I couldn’t be happier for you. Beautiful video but nothing compares to that sweet little baby.

  88. reelynn says

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    congratulations!!!

  89. Emily says

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    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  90. Lyndsay says

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    Finn wants to watch the video on repeat. He even just hugged the computer. He said, “Beebee Coco come over see Finn again!” ๐Ÿ™‚

    She’s just a doll! So happy for you guys.

  91. Kelly says

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    Congratulations. What a lucky baby and blessed parents!!

  92. stylewannabee says

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    Congratulations!! Great way to let everyone know.

  93. Grandma Sue says

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    Great Video! Grandma Sue thinks Coco is great and is planning her Thanksgiving trip. Fatten her up and we will see you soon. Love, Mom

  94. Jinii says

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    Congratulations!!! Your video made me cry. I am so happy for you both. She is so beautiful.

  95. Sarah says

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    She is stunning! I’m so happy for you and Andrew and Coco!

  96. Michelle says

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    So VERY HAPPY for you!!!! I’m crying too thank you for sharing this wonderful news in this wonderful way with us.

  97. bethany says

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    Wow! So excited for you! She’ll be the best dressed little one around!

  98. Elizabeth says

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    You’ve touched so many hearts that don’t know you personally, that the emotions just flow for you and your family. How absolutely wonderful!

    What an incredible blessing she is and you are to her. Little Coco is loved for certain.

    Much happiness to you all!

  99. mrsjwd9 says

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    I am so happy for Andrew, you & Coco! You keep making me cry (getting dehydrated-tears of joy)! She is perfect! Much love, Cousin Jenny

  100. Jamie says

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    Congratulations!

  101. Julia says

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    After hearing about the arrival of Coco Noelle I re-read the letter you wrote to your future child’s birth mother, and I was so touched by your journey and your genuine, unselfish desire for a baby. I’m so happy for your new arrival, and hope you keep everyone updated on her milestones (and fashions) as the months and years go by.

  102. Evan H. says

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    I keep watching the video over and over. I’m so happy for you. And, can we talk about how cute she is? So cute.

  103. Miller time says

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    I just love your blog. My baby boy will be a year in December. We were able to have the privilege to go through the adoption process with him. I just think it is the most beautiful and spiritual experience. Oh I’m so jealous you have a sweet new born in your life. Its amazing how they can pause your life, just for a little awhile at least.

  104. domestic bliss says

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    PERFECT! So happy for you all!
    xoxox
    K

  105. Laura says

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    We have also adopted, and it is a fast happy & terrifying frenzy there at the end. Congratulations on your newly expanded family – your daughter is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us!

    Laura
    mom to Jack(bio), Vic(Kazakhstan), & Bailey(bio) Hmmm, is there a pattern? :o)

  106. Shannon says

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    okay I don’t know you, but I’m crying with happiness. Congratulation with such a percious gift from God.

  107. carol says

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    I am SO happy for you all.

  108. anna says

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    Heartfelt felicitations to you and your family.

  109. Natalie says

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    Justin and I are so happy for you guys! I bawled throughout the video in anticipation of seeing that baby’s little face. Thanks for sharing. Drink it all in!

  110. Brian Carpenter says

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    Want a free newborn photoshoot in the next few days? My SUPER talented niece and her friend are needing another newborn for this weekend. Reachel, when I found out she needed another newborn I thought of you. I think you would love her style! For details you can check out her blog:
    http://bloggingwithholly.blogspot.com/

    Congratulations!!

  111. Henricksen Family says

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    I’m crying so much for you right now and I don’t even cry when my kids are born. I think it’s because I know how much work babies are for me. Congratulations! You are going to be a great mother. She is beautiful and I love her name. I’m sorry you had to wait so long but it was clearly worth it congratulations on our new little peanut and family of three.

  112. Megan says

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    Congrats!!! And thank you for bringing my back to the moment my first son entered our world much like your daughter. Enjoy every first….

  113. Geo says

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    So so so so so happy for you.

  114. Emily says

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    So very happy for you. Congratulations! She’s beautiful.

  115. Creole Wisdom says

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    Huge congrats to you and yours. She is just gorgeous. Just perfect ๐Ÿ™‚

  116. The Alvords says

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    I am completely overwhelmed with emotions of pure bliss after watching that sweet video! Isn’t it amazing how you can feel such joy for someone whom you have never met? I guess that’s what new life does to people. Warm wishes and best of luck to you and your beautiful family.

  117. Mandee says

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    I love adoption- and I am so happy for you all.

  118. Kacey says

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    Congratulations!!!

  119. Mommy Elizabeth says

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    So happy for you all! What a blessing!

  120. Full House says

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    Oh this is just really, really special! Congrats!

  121. MEvans says

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    SO SO SO beautiful! Our “at last” will be final Dec. 17th! So happy for you and that lucky little angel!

  122. Corn Husker says

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    I’m a big fan of adoption. She is beautiful. I give you all the congratulations in the world!

  123. jill says

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    Congratulations! Oh, so very many congratulations.

  124. Mary says

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    A most sincere congratulations!

  125. Senja says

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    That is so wonderful! ๐Ÿ™‚ Beautiful baby and name!! So excited for you guys ๐Ÿ™‚

  126. From the Kitchen says

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    Thanks to cjane, I’m shedding tears of joy for someone I just “met”. Congratulations on your beautiful, beautiful baby.

  127. Becky says

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    Congratulations!! She is beautiful! Happy Day!

  128. Carin says

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    What joyful news~ so happy for the three of you!!!

  129. Teren, Jaxson, and Teegan! says

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    This video re-kindled in me how much as mom’s we LOVE our beautiful babies. Words cannot express how much you will love her, forever! Your heart will grow larger every day.

  130. Nicole says

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    WOW! Congratulations!

  131. curley girley says

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    Yahooo!!! She’s here and oh so beautiful. Congratulations you two, I couldn’t be happier for you.

  132. Rio Runs says

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    Congratulations! She and her future are full of beauty and promise.

  133. Kim says

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    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! What a beautiful baby, what a lovely name, what a fabulous day!!

    (3 of my children are adopted ๐Ÿ™‚ )

  134. Enter Here says

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    Congratulations, Reachel! I cried through the entire video–she’s beautiful!

  135. Dawn says

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    I review a lot of adoption videos for our website, and this is one of the best. She beautiful. Congratulations!!!

    Dawn Davenport
    Creating a Family

  136. Shar says

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    Congrats! I don’t know you, but I came here from cjane’s blog. So happy for you guys! AND I’m from Redlands! She comes from a good place. Enjoy your sweet little girl!

  137. blackbird says

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    Warmest congratulations.

  138. [email protected] Insanity says

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    Oh! She is precious! And what a lovely video! It made me cry. I’m so happy for baby Coco, that she gets to come to a home where she will be so loved! And happy for you that your wait is over!

  139. onehm says

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    CONGRATULATIONS!!!
    So happy for you.

  140. Megan says

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    Hooray!!!!! Congratulations to the new Mommy and Daddy. This was such a sweet little welcome video. She is just precious…and angel! Hope you are all getting a little bit of rest in there amongst all this excitement!

  141. That's Ms. Amy to You... says

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    I don’t know how I missed this post last week. Belated Congratulations to the entire Bagley Family! Enjoy the new adventure!

  142. jack+alli says

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    congratulations a million times over! she is just beautiful.

  143. Emily says

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    Amazing and wonderful. Congratulations – enjoy your daughter!

  144. Amy says

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    Congratulations!
    How much sweeter life is with a little girl.Thank you for sharing. I’m so very happy for you and your husband.
    My own niece was adopted.My BIL&SIL went to the temple with her, after the sealing, later that day someone at the store said to my BIL “Your daughter is so beautiful and looks just like YOU!”
    You’ve waited all this time, she was meant to be yours…Blessings..

  145. ljkc says

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    oh my dear stars ๐Ÿ™‚ xoxoxoxoxoxxo

  146. Hannah says

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    Congratulations, Reachel! That video moved me to tears. Not sure I entirely understood the bottle thing (was that you telling your parents the news?) but it looked like fun! Welcome to new motherhood!

  147. Jesslyn says

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    Totally made me cry! Congratulations! She’s beautiful!

  148. Mindy Jo says

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    she’s PERfect!

  149. Andrea says

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    Oh, I am so happy for you and your husband! What a little sweetheart! She’s so beautiful–and her name is perfect. Congratulations!

  150. Niki {A*Lovely*Lifestyle} says

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    oh reachel, i’m typing through lots of tears…

    i am so so happy for you. how amazing to finally have a baby of your own.

    isn’t it amazing? definitely worth the wait, i’m sure.

    congratulations. enjoy every moment!

  151. Andi says

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    Don’t know how I missed the big news! Congratulations!

  152. ladydazy says

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    Coco is blessed to have you both. I love your blog. She is so beautiful!!!

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