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07-25-2008, 11:53 AM
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first Family Day
we celebrated our first Family Day on 7/21, when all seven of us were united for the very first time. it was a great day together. my husband and two oldest kids took the day off work, and we really enjoyed a relaxing and fun day.
here's a pic of anna and kate in front of a russian restaurant where we enjoyed a delicious dinner. i'll also attach a pic of them their first week home. they have grown and changed so much, and are such a joy.
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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 Last edited by votemom : 01-27-2009 at 05:05 AM. 
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07-25-2008, 11:57 AM
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Congratulations - your family waited so long for this to come around! Happy first family day! The girls are adorable!
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07-25-2008, 02:20 PM
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Happy First Family Day!!! What incredibly beautiful girls with smiles that are just radiating and eyes that glow...how GREAT!!!! Congratulations.
 ps) How old are they?
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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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07-25-2008, 02:31 PM
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07-25-2008, 02:51 PM
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Looks Great! Thanks for sharing
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2/2/08 - Signed With Placement Agency 2/12/08 - Picked Homestudy agency 2/23/08 -First Home Visit 2/27/08 - Mailed I600A 3/16/08 - Final Home Visit 3/20/08 - Recived fingerprinting Date 4/9/08 - Fingerprinted by USCIS 6/1/08 - Got the call 7/1/08 - going on 1st trip 9/7/08 - Flying Back 2nd trip 9/10/08 - Court Date-Success!!! Got Kids 10 days waived 9/13/08 - Home At Last
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07-25-2008, 03:07 PM
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they will be three next month jessi. they are six days apart.
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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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07-25-2008, 04:18 PM
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WOW! They really are growing up so quickly. Its amazing how fast time goes by once you are home. Congrats votemom! You so deserve your little pieces of heaven on earth!
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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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07-25-2008, 07:16 PM
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Congrats---their smiles are great!
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MissDaisyofTexas Oct 2006--signed with placing agency Dec 2006--homestudy visit Feb 2007--Finished dossier May 2007--Trip #1!!! July 2007--Trip #2!!! Aug 2007--Home with our 3 year old son from Vladivostok, Russia April 2008--starting homestudy paperwork for Adoption #2!!! October 1 2008--Dossier registered in region January 2009--Going on Trip #1! March 2009--Trip #2 April 2009--home with our 1 year old son from Vladivostok, Russia
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07-25-2008, 08:42 PM
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Happy Family Day!!
Votemom, I am so happy for you! Anna and Kate are just beautiful and it makes my heart smile to see how happy they are. Congratulations and God's blessings to all of you!
We love you! Lola & Olya  By the way, Olya and also celebrate on July 21st - that's the day we arrived home . . . at last! Oh happy day for all of us!!!
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Lola Adoption of Olya, from the region of Kursk, was granted on July 9, 2004 In the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in Moscow Home at last on July 21, 2004 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
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07-25-2008, 09:58 PM
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Happy Anniversary Day!
They are beautiful girls. Congratulations!
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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, age appropriate level (end of 2008). DS-L, age appropriate level (Oct 2009).Moved from  and were Ex-Pats/3 yrs in  xfer to  came through late, move in progress back to
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07-25-2008, 10:55 PM
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Just a beautiful thing to see. Thanks for sharing. They have gotten so big.
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Heike, AKA: Samanthas Social Secretary Samantha home forever 03/05
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07-26-2008, 06:41 AM
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Oh it's so exciting!!! I bet three is going to be a REALLY fun age.
Enjoy every second, as you have for the past year...time flies!xoxoxo
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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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07-26-2008, 11:14 AM
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They are so adorable, congratulations on your 1 year as a forever family,thanks for sharing
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07-26-2008, 11:30 AM
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Congratulations on your first year aniversary. It seems it was just like yesterday they came home. They have grown up so much.
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Elissa June 1999 - Welcome Home Josh! 19 months old, Moscow City. Began our journey November 1998. June 2006 - Welcome Home Adam! 3 years old, Moscow City. Began our journey November 2005.
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07-26-2008, 02:31 PM
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Beautiful pictures of your beautiful girls!
Congrats on your big day!
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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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