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03-15-2007, 05:31 AM
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First Family Day!!!
Exactly one year ago yesterday we were standing for the second time in a small court room in Siberia, Russia praying for our petition to adopt our girls to be granted. And it was...seems like yesterday and forever rolled up into one. Our wishes were granted that day, now we will spend the rest of our lives making their wishes come true.
As I look back over the past year, I am in complete amazement as to how much my girls have impacted my life and how lucky I feel to be a mother to the most amazing children I have ever met. Emmalee has blossomed from a shy, unsure toddler whose life was turned upside down, into a sociable, silly little preschooler who never stops asking questions. She is our comedian, couch potato, little helper, dancer, singer, gymnast, moaner, news reporter, hugger, kisser, and so much more. And Alexis has blossomed from a quiet, non-talker infant whose life was changed so quickly, into a silly, stubborn toddler who would sit on your lap all day and sing finger plays. She is our daredevil, book reader, newly potty trained, singer, dresser upper, gymnast, whiner, interviewer, cuddlebug, and so much more. In a single word, life is amazing, and I wonder everyday why I was lucky enough to be destined to have them as my daughters. And of course there were many long and challenging days, still are, but the love they give outweighs those times. Especially when I hear "I love you mommy as big as the tallest tree." J Thanks e veryone for letting me share my sappy story and for all the support and love you have given all four of us over the past year. We can’t thank you enough. If you want to see a slideshow I made for the girls and have about 15 minutes click on this link! (Sometimes the video shows perfectly and other times it gets stuck on some slides and skips quickly over others! L Either way I hope you enjoy it.) http://www.vimeo.com/clip:153976# 
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03-15-2007, 05:58 AM
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Congratulations on your Family Day! I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating!
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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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03-15-2007, 06:02 AM
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Congratulations!! I really enjoyed reading your post and can just feel the love and happiness you feel oozing from it!!
 Enjoy today as you walk down memory lane!Editing to say that I just watched your video, and I have happy tears rolling down my face! I love how you captured this amazing year in pictures! Beautiful!! (And now I'll be singing that song all day! )
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Jodi mom to 2 amazing kids from Russia Last edited by justmp : 03-15-2007 at 06:18 AM.
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03-15-2007, 07:26 AM
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congratulations to all of you!
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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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03-15-2007, 07:51 AM
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Congratulations!
Great way to start my day, I watched your video while having my morning coffee. It's wonderful. What a year you and the girls have had since coming home. I almost felt like part of it watching them change so much as time went on. They are so beautiful and look so happy. Shed a few tears as well! Katie
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Katie Son, b 2/7/03, Saratov, Russia, a 10/8/03 Daughter, b 10/17/04 Saratov, Russia, a 12/13/05 Son, b 7/16/07 Samarkand, Uzbekistan, a 10/12/07
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03-15-2007, 09:34 AM
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Just beautiful! I swear, I can not believe its been a year already. They look so beautiful! Congrats!
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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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03-15-2007, 11:36 AM
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Congratulations!!
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Christie Mommy to Viktor, adopted March 2006 Krasnodar, Russia
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03-15-2007, 11:55 AM
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Happy Family Day!
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"When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. I have several stands." James Brady http://kretzklan.blogspot.com/
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03-15-2007, 12:32 PM
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It's a wonderful feeling isn't it? You were probably nervous and scared at court and now it is a fond memory and you have a wonderful child from it all. It is one of those things in life that you never forget.
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Jeff John Russell is home. Thinking about getting him a little Sister.
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03-15-2007, 01:17 PM
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Your "sappy" story made me mist!! Congrats!
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Mama to Alexandra (6) from Vladivostok, 2003 Nov. 2005 - Do I want to do this again? August 2006, Still on ice due to accreditation/political issues-officially now a "Waiter"  Feb. 2007 The ice around me has broken! Trip 1! May 18, 2007 GOTCHA!! Erik, now 2.
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03-15-2007, 04:12 PM
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Congrats. You have a beautiful family.
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I believe that if you look in my eyes and judge me because I am different than you, you will one day have to look in the eyes of the Lord and tell Him why you thought you had the right to judge at all...
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03-15-2007, 08:09 PM
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Congratulations. Thanks for sharing the girls have really blossomed!
The slide show was awesome! Even with the kinks!
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Sally Adopted Emily from Rostov June 2004
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03-16-2007, 05:07 AM
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I am stunned that it has already been a year! I'll never forget you post saying that you got your girls back!
Congratulations! Your are all very blessed!
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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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03-16-2007, 04:51 PM
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing your special day with all of us. Your girls are absolutely beautiful!
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09/3/03 Selected Agency 10/19/04 First day I held our Olya! 3/1/05 Lost our Olya, God bless her. May 2005, Trying again..... 4/2/06 Trip #1 to meet our new little Hopeful! 8/22/06 COURT!! 8/23/06 GOTCHA!! Home forever September 1, 2006   
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03-17-2007, 11:22 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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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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