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07-05-2008, 11:45 AM
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Sixth Adoption Anniversary...My little Firecracker!
Six years ago in a Tomsk courtroom we were granted the adoption of our dear baby girl. It had been a grueling two days of court...many hours spent worrying, wondering amd waiting for the judge to decide if a tiny and sick baby girl would be allowed to become part of our family. On July 2nd 2002, the day before little Liliya turned 11 months old, the judge declared us her parents. The next day, we were handed a little spitfire we named Arianna Liliya and headed off to Moscow...where we spent the 4th of July as a happy family of three.
My baby girl is now almost seven and getting ready for 2nd grade...she is a sweetheart...a fish...and a very natural and great little golfer. She has captured our hearts and we love her beyond words. She is truly a blessing...we thank God for her daily. Thanks for letting me share...here is a referral photo, one from when she was home for two years, one from her anniversary dinner, and a couple recent ones.
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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 Last edited by angelkisses0102 : 12-08-2008 at 10:51 AM. 
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#2
07-05-2008, 12:12 PM
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what a little itty bitty she was!
and that pacifier - that was the kind our kate used at the baby home but i never could find any to buy and bring home with us. i'd forgotten about that until i saw that picture of arianna. congratulations mama & papa and brother & sister!
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07-05-2008, 12:47 PM
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Golfer - wow! There are great golfing scholarships, you know? :-) Way to go, Firecracker!
Becky The Woodworth Family in Beautiful San Antonio TX
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07-05-2008, 02:28 PM
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Such a little princess and a natural beauty, she looks wonderful and full of fun! Thanks Karen for sharing your special family with us, you and your family are such an inspiration to so many. Congratulations on this big milestone!!!
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Proud and Lucky Mom of Adrian (A-09/29/04, St. Petersburg)
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07-05-2008, 06:04 PM
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Adorable, what a blessing!
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Lorraine   Mom to:  S- my 16 year old son -Aspergers, but doing great! W - my 14 year old son- caretaker to his siblings. P- My 10 year old Russian princess, two prosthetic legs, dancer extrodiaire Home June 2000 M- 9 No legs, one arm, fast wheels!Home November 2006 from Poland!  Dh - Often just another child, but mostly my best friend and a pretty understanding guy.A clean house is a sign of a broken computer Moderator http://momrainefamily.blogspot.com/
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07-05-2008, 06:10 PM
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Congratulations, from a fellow Tomsk mommy! Tomsk does seem to produce little firecrackers, huh? She is beautiful, and always looks like an angel!
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07-05-2008, 06:38 PM
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She has grown so much! Congrats on the big day...wow, 6 years.
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07-05-2008, 06:41 PM
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Congratulations to the entire family! Your daughter looks so beautiful and full of life. It's great to hear how well she is doing!
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Mama to two beautiful Russian miracles:DS (Kemerovo, b. Dec. 2003, a. July 2005) DD (Moscow Region, b. Oct. 2005, a. September 2006)
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07-05-2008, 07:46 PM
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Congratulations! Time really flies. She is a beautiful girl! She is going to cause you many-a-headache as a teenager!!!
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Jeannette (aka Javalita) Sep 2003 - Began process with I 600A Mar 2004 - completed dossier submitted Dec 2004 - first trip March 18, 2005 - Named parents in Stavropol, Russia
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07-06-2008, 12:32 AM
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Congratulations & Happy Anniversary!
Great pictures, thanks for sharing
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SAHM to Twin Boys  Our Journey E A C H "It's not about the Gene Pool...It's about being bathed in love." - J. Hawkins Signed Aug 03--->"The Call" Dec 03 --->One trip region Feb 04--->Home Mar 04 (age 8 mo)--->Re-Adoption Completed Aug 04 Talking and hearing as of April 2008 (age 5)!  DS-G, caught up in 1 yr to age appropriate level. DS-L, nearly there.Moved from  and were Ex-Pats/3 yrs in  xfer to  came through late, move in progress back to
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07-06-2008, 08:33 AM
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Happy Anniversary to your little beauty! Time sure has flown by!
Thanks for sharing!
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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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07-06-2008, 12:42 PM
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Congratulations, what a beautiful and blessed little girl she is! Thanks for sharing
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"The next time you are called to suffer, pay attention. It may be the closest you'll ever get to God." - Max Lucado
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07-06-2008, 01:49 PM
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THANKS ALL!!!
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VM~ Yes she was (and still is) teeny tiny. At referral (about 6.5 months) she was only 22 inches long, 9.5 pounds and had a HC of 39 cm. Poor baby, she 'lost' the paci between trips...but found her thumb and finger...which she still sucks when sleepy. Quote:
Yes...we know about golf scholarships...if you can believe it has already been mentioned and she has met two girls who have them already...at age 16. She is 'that' good. Sort of scary...and tough because she knows how good she is. Life lesson involved in there somewhere for certain. And Tigger...firecracker must be in the blood...these strong Siberian girlies certainly have their spunk! Thanks again for letting this proud and happy momma share. K
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07-07-2008, 08:19 AM
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Congratulations!!! She's SO beautiful. What a cutie pie then, and now...just amazing! She looks so happy and so healthy. What a beautiful family you have!
xoxoxoxo
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Adopted one boy & one girl from Krasnoyarsk May - October, 2007 - Researching adoption/agencies October 17 - Application to adopt FedEx'd to our agency February 5 - Dossiers registered in Kras April 23 - Best day ever! Received referral for our little boy May 15 - Received our referral for our little girl! Yippee!! May 20-25 - TRIP 1 July 29th Court Date Rescheduled - orphanage quarantine - chix pox August 5, 2008 - New Court Date August 6 - Adoptions Approved August 14 - Depart JFK Trip 3 August 18 - Custody!! Pick up Babies (11 & 21 mos old) August 23, 2008 - Home Forever
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07-07-2008, 02:29 PM
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Congrats on your six years together!! She is such a beautiful young lady! I just love those eyes, they are trully striking! Thanks for sharing the pictures, she LOOKS like a golfer, too!!
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Cyndi http://ramsellfamily.blogspot.com/ Begin Process: May 2005 Trip 1: April 2006 Kemerovo Trip 2: Aug. 4th, 2006  Aug. 16th, 2006 HOME FOREVER w/ 18 mo old Delaney!
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