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09-22-2006, 07:19 AM
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Mr. Big Bad in Person
Here are some pictures that we had taken the other day of John. We have had him home for about a year and a half now. He is such a great little guy. I call him Mr. Big Bad because of the song Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean. He is named after my father and my dad used to play that song for me when I was a child.
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Jeff John Russell is home. Thinking about getting him a little Sister. 
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09-22-2006, 07:34 AM
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He is sooooo cute, and getting so big! You can tell he has an adorable personality too -- what a little character.
 So happy for your family. PS. My Grandpa used to play and sing that same song for me when I was very little -- we actually have hilarious home movies of "Grandpa's doll" (me) belting it out when I was about 4, so be sure to take advantage of blackmail opportunities for your little guy, heh, heh.
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09-22-2006, 07:34 AM
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What a handsome boy, thanks for sharing
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09-22-2006, 08:05 AM
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What a cutie! How old is he?
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Sally Adopted Emily from Rostov June 2004
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09-22-2006, 08:19 AM
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I should have mentioned this. John is 28 months old. We adopted him from Vladivostok when he was 10 months old. We had wanted a girl, but when we saw his face and his happiness the decision was made. He just continues to amaze us with how smart he is and how happy he is.
He has set a very high bar for his future sister.
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Jeff John Russell is home. Thinking about getting him a little Sister.
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09-22-2006, 08:37 AM
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He is such a happy guy...congrats!
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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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09-22-2006, 10:40 AM
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What a smile!! He is a happy little guy. Don't you just love those tiny jeans??
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"We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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09-22-2006, 11:56 AM
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Those Vlad kids are especially cute!
 He's a happy little sweetie! Such great pictures! Thanks for sharing! 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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09-22-2006, 12:35 PM
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Hey Jeff!
Your boy looks absolutely terrific! Those are great pictures!!! Looking forward to seeing more about a sister in the near future. 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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09-22-2006, 03:09 PM
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Very Cute!
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Kendal adopted twin girls Sept '01 from Pskov adopted little boy April '05 from Pskov
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09-22-2006, 05:49 PM
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He's adorable - and he has quite the sparkle in his eyes.
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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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09-22-2006, 06:13 PM
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GREAT PICS! What a happy precious boy! I can't believe you have been home that long...wow!
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Praying for a baby girl under 1 year 10/7/04 Signed with Agency 12/04 Completed home study 1/21/05 Completed Dossier 1/25/05 Received I-171H 3/7/05 Dossier to Kemerovo 9/30/05-Got THE CALL! 10/11/05-Had to let her go...medicals  11/05-turned down second referral....medicals Dec. 05-Expired dossier redone Dec 05-sent dossier to Izhevsk 3/13/06 received REFERRAL!  3/16/06 ACCEPTED HER!!  4/8/06...First trip!!!!  Lost referral in-country got a new one! 4/11/06 Signed for a 9 1/2 month old girl!! 5/16/06 Leaving on Trip 2 COURT DATES May 23 and 25th! 5/26/06 GOTCHA!! our prayers have been answered!! We welcome our sweet angel Hannah to our family! 6/2/06 Home forever!
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09-22-2006, 08:23 PM
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Jeff
John Russell is ADORABLE!! WOW has he gotten big! What a beautiful smile I hope all is going well. A sister huh? Going to go back to Vlad? Listening in on the boards it sounds like one of the few places still moving. Just saw photos of Mattie and Paige and they too are getting big and of course, beautiful!!! Tracie
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09-23-2006, 11:40 AM
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What a CUTE guy!
Congratulations!
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