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02-28-2007, 12:38 PM
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Two Years Ago Today 2nd Trip
Two years ago today my wife and I left Dallas to fly to Vladivostok to adopt our son and bring him home. We were incredibly lucky that the time between trips was only two months. John has been such a blessing and a joy to us it is hard to imagine life without him. It is even more difficult to think what his life would be like if he had stayed in the orphanage.
Being a Texan, I naturally hate to brag, but John is such an incredible little guy. The other day he was playing on his swing set and I was explaining to him that when daddy goes to school it is different than when he goes to school. I was telling him that daddy is taking a math classb (linear algebra). I then asked him what 1 + 1 was. I was shocked when he told me 2. I then asked him what 2 + 1 was and he answered 3. Then I asked him what 3 + 1 was and he said 4. At that point he started getting bored, but I was able to repeat the experiment with my wife present. Not bad for 2 ¾ years old. Attached are two of the referral pictures that we received and fell in love with. He was about five months old when they were taken. He was seven months old when we met him and ten months when we brought him home. One of the pictures is of John sitting on a motorcycle in Sam’s Club and the last one was professionally taken last fall. We can’t wait to start the process all over again to adopt a baby girl. The problem is the John has set the bar so high. That little girl will have a lot to live up to.
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Jeff John Russell is home. Thinking about getting him a little Sister. Last edited by boatsun : 02-28-2007 at 01:31 PM. 
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02-28-2007, 12:46 PM
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Awwwwwww! Congratulations, Papa! He's precious!
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02-28-2007, 03:31 PM
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What a wonderful update on an adorable little guy. Very smart, too! My goodness! You will have your work cut out for you!
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02-28-2007, 04:32 PM
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thanks for the update on your cute little guy! What a smart kid! He looks like he is doing great!
Aren't Vladivostok kids just the cutest? 
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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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02-28-2007, 05:19 PM
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He looks great and sounds like he is doing beyond great!! Congrats!!
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Theresa & Calvin His: DD, DD Hers: DD, DD Ours: DS adopted at 13 mo. (2/05) - St. Petersburg Granddaughter "M" born: 3/29/08  
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02-28-2007, 07:18 PM
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WOW, he is such a doll, and what a smartie! You'll have to wake up early to stay a step ahead of him, Dad. All the pictures are great, but I especially love the one of him on the bike -- too cute!
Re: your someday daughter, no worries. When the time comes, I assure you that you'll find the little princess who was destined to wrap Daddy around her finger as well as "hook" her big brother into doting on her. And when you find her, you won't even think about comparing your two as each will have their own distinctive personalities and bring immeasurable joy to your lives. BLessings and congratulations on this special anniversary -- enjoy that special boy. )
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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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03-01-2007, 05:10 AM
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WOW! I remember like it was yesterday when you became a family. Its amazing how the time seems to pass so quickly. He is beautiful and looks to be totally thriving with all that love. Enjoy the day!
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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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03-01-2007, 08:31 AM
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He is such a handsome boy!
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Two boys (5 and 7) Feb 05 to Aug 06 unsuccessful in Russia August 06, changing countries (paperchasing) Oct 06 dossier sent to agency Nov 06 dossier made it through the Embassy, now it's on its way to Kaz!! Dec 06 dossier at the first Ministry (MFA) Jan 06 dossier now at second Ministry (MOE) One more to go.....that's the regional one Still hoping for LOI (letter of invitation) in Jan Jan 31---dossier still at MOE, no LOI in Jan  Feb 16--We know our region--Karaganda Kaz. Last step in the process--wait for LOI March 15 07--received LOI Left for Kaz March 21 Paperwork glitch but decided to stay while it was handled (hence the long time between leaving for trip and court) Court May22, 2007 
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03-01-2007, 09:13 AM
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What a cutie pie and so smart too!
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03-01-2007, 09:20 AM
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Congrats Jeff & Family!!!! He is a very handsome and HAPPY boy for sure!! Thanks for sharing his pictures with us, and we all love to see our children thrive and be sooooo very happy!!!
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07/23/04 08/06/04 Summer Hosted 08/19/04 Homestudy Completed 09/01/04 All paper > Moscow 09/29/04 Call fr RU Agency:Aunt trying to stop Adoption 10/15/04 RU called saying If adoption continues not til Spring 05 12/14/04 SURPRISE CALL Be on Plane in 4 DAYS 12/20/04 Arrive Moscow 12/23/04 COURT 4:55 MosTime Anya is my DAUGHTER 12/26/04 10 Days NOT Waived home 01/16/05 Return to Process Anya out of RU 01/23/05 Flight Cancelled! Blizzard in NY 01/25/05 Arrive at JFK with my DD
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03-01-2007, 05:41 PM
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Thanks so much for sharing. It is so heartwarming to hear the happily ever after stories!
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Robin He has one, she has two, now adopting one together. 2005: 2/05 - 7/05- Research process/agencies 7/25-Submitted app to agency & I-600A to USCIS. 8/26 & 9/8-Homestudy interviews and visit to our home 10/12-Homestudy approved-mailed to USCIS 11/8-Fingerprint appts; dossier sent for apostilling 11/21-Dossier sent to Russia for translation 2006: 1/12 - Rcvd 171-H - sent to Russia for transl. 3/6 - Officially Registered in Smolensk!!! 5/17 - Waiting on reaccreditation (NGO rcvd) 10/13/06 - Accepted Referral of 24 mo old boy  2007: Feb - redid entire dossier and fingerprints.... May 31 - June 8 TRIP 1!!! June 28th - received new 171-H Aug 1 - court Aug 9 - home forever with Cole!
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