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Old 04-24-2009, 06:13 PM
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We are home as a family of 4!
Hi everyone! We made it home yesterday. Joshua is 16 months old, adopted from Vladivostok. He joins his big brother Nathan (age 4 almost 5, also adopted from Vladivostok in 2007). It feels so good to be home! The trip back was long and difficult, but not as bad as it could have been. Just one diaper blowout, 45 minutes of sleeping, and a few hours of screaming.

Here is a video of our first trip:
YouTube - Our Journey to Joshua

Below are 2 pictures. The first one is his referral pic at age 12 months. The second one is in our hotel on the second trip.
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March 2009--Trip #2
April 2009--home with our 1 year old son from Vladivostok, Russia
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Old 04-24-2009, 06:52 PM
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He is gorgeous!!! Wonderful video as well.

How is big brother adjusting?
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Old 04-24-2009, 07:08 PM
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Thanks, Katie. So far so good with the big brother! He's being really sweet to Joshua, I hope it lasts! LOL
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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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Congratulations!! He is so handsome. I love your video. Welcome home.
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hooray & welcome HOME joshua! i'm so thankful ;o)
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Congratulations going out to you all!
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Welcome home to your darling Joshua!
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What a cutie! Congrats on being home safe and sound!
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Welcome home!
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Congratulations and Welcome Home !!
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He is adorable....WELCOME HOME!!!!
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had time today to watch your video. beautiful! the 2nd song was such a great choice and one that ALWAYS makes me cry!

i'm thanking God for a great miracle in all of your lives!
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