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06-28-2005, 08:12 PM
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Home for 3 months
I can't believe how fast the past three months have gone by, but I wanted to take a minute to say hello and to post some pics of our kids Drew (3.5) and Kate (2). With two toddlers, life around our house has been hetic and full of laughter..there is truely no better sound than that of a child laughing.
We returned home from Voronezh on March 15. It's amazing how fast they are growing. After only 3 months, Drew is speaking all in English. Kate is right behind him. They've each gained about 3 pounds and have been very healthy. We think of the families waiting for referrals often and hope that you hear good news soon. Here are some photos of Drew and Kate:
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4/12/04 Mailed application to agency 5/13/04 Final homestudy completed 5/16/04 Fingerprinting completed 6/9/04 Recevied I71H 6/30/04 Placed on waiting list 12/20/04 Decided on referral 12/25/04 First trip to Voronezh 3/9/05 Court date in Voronezh 3/15/05 Home with Drew and Kate 
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06-28-2005, 08:32 PM
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They are as cute as a button. Welcome home!
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3/17/04 start 6/22 8/29 I-600 lost 11/17 H.S. Done 12/2 I-171 approval 12/6 Dossier Apostilled 12/16 OFFICIALLY WAITING 5/08 Waiting 146 days 6/4 to Russia 6/7 Met our Prince 9/4 Day 263 9/5 GOTCHA!!!!! 9/14/05 HOME FOREVER!!!! " I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you and every long lost dream lead me to where you are others who broke my heart they were just northern stars pointing me on my way into your loving arms this much I know is true....That God blessed the broken road and lead me straight to you, I think about the years I spent just passing through, I'd like to take the time I lost and give it back to you but you just smile and take my hand even then you understand that its all part of this grander plan that is coming true and every long lost dream lead me to where you are..."-SELAH
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06-28-2005, 09:05 PM
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They are beautiful!! I remember us trying to get together to meet while we were there. We came home on the 15th of March also. I can't get over how Kate looks like a bigger version of Daria.
They look so happy!!
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Shay Proud mommy of Daria from Stavropol, Russia TTC#2 Angel Babies (Feb07/Mar08) you both will be in my heart forever!
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06-29-2005, 05:54 AM
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Yes..those are my 2 cuties...(Big Grin)Kate has on my scarf...she loves her hats, shoes, ect....Anything to dress up in......Drew is such an all American boy..I love taking him to Mall...Bonnie( A VERY proud Granbonny)
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06-29-2005, 06:28 AM
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I LOVE the picture of the two of them together....just so happy! Congrats they are just beautiful....aren't toddlers the best!
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Proud Mommy to two...who have taught me I can not change their pasts but I can change me and the way I parent them~ *Yaya~My Siberian Sweetie ~born in 2001~Home 2002~Now 8 and a 'Tween', and in 3rd grade. She's all girl!!!  *Bubbs~My Samaran Sunshine~born in 2003~Home 2004~now 6, in Kindy and such a sweet, silly & special boy!  'My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, and while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish.' ~"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts
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06-29-2005, 11:41 AM
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They look so happy and so cute! Treasure every moment because it does go by fast!
Liz (Now I just wish the waiting would go by as fast!)
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Daughter Adopted from Orenburg 7/02 Applied to agency for 2nd adoption 11/04 Son adopted from Samara 02/06
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06-29-2005, 12:57 PM
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her eyes are spectacular! thanks for sharing your sweet children with us.
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"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things." Ecclesiastes 11:5
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06-29-2005, 01:37 PM
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WOW...those eyes! The kids are awesome!!!
I'm so glad things are coming along so well. Mike
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Julia's Journey -from Ulan-Ude -Trip #1 November 2004 -Trip #2 March 9, 2005 -Gotcha Day March 17, 2005 -Home Forever March 26, 2005 -RAD diagnosis May 2006 -PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Diagnosis) August 2006 Our attachment therapist's quote to me after a session with my daughter and my wife: "You've landed yourself right in the middle of a looney bin."
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07-01-2005, 05:54 PM
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I am so glad you posted!!! The kids are adorable - I can only imagine how hectic things are! It has been about 5 months for us and we are still adjusting!
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3/25/04 -sent in application to agency (adopting from St. Petersburg, Russia) 1/31/05 - We welcome a 14 mo. girl to our family!!!
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07-01-2005, 06:25 PM
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What beautiful children!! CONGRATS! they do look so happy.
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Aimee proud Mommy to Rheagan Elena 4/1/2005 Волгоград Гордая мама Рхиган Елена Blessed With Another Little Miracle Jaxon Matthew 11/11/2007
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07-01-2005, 06:43 PM
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They're perfect!
What beautiful little angels you have! They are precious and look so darn happy! I love to see all the pics on this forum....all the kids look like they are just in heaven being with their families. God is so truly great!!!! Enjoy the next 3 months even more than the last...
God bless, Shawn 
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Home forever with our son, Dec. 24, 2005
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07-02-2005, 06:00 AM
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Beautiful children! Congrats!
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Kim, mom to Charles Lane (Charlie), came home at age 13 months, from Astrakhan, Russia. B. June 2004; GOTCHA DAY August 1, 2005; Home in Missouri at last on August 6, 2005. Began adoption process in November 2003. Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us. - James 1:27 Come see our blog: http://randmansworld.blogspot.com/
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07-02-2005, 09:05 PM
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these two are precious! You must post pictures more often!!!
Christina
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Christina Big Boy (b. 9/1/01 a. 11/16/04) Buttercup (b. 6/8/04 a. 11/16/04) Vladivostok, Russia Every life event presents an opportunity, a gift. You just need to look closely to find it.
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07-03-2005, 07:02 AM
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Your children are so beautiful. I'm sure your life is hectic right now, but I'm also sure you wouldn't want it any other way!
- Maura
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- Maura Erin's mom - bio born 2001 Daniel's mom - born 2004, adopted August 2005 from St. Petersburg
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07-04-2005, 08:57 PM
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So beautiful! What a wonderful family you have. Thanks for sharing, and post more pix when you can -- they are absolutely precious.
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Home w/ our blessed two from Russia 11/04 Dear Son born 4/04 Dear Daughter born 5/04
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