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Old 08-07-2009, 04:20 AM
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Introducing Nikolay Benjamin
I have loaded some pics of Nikolay onto my blog. The address is Waiting for Vladimir for anyone who would like to see.
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Old 08-07-2009, 06:25 AM
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C-I can't open a blog at work so I'll have to take a peek later. I can't wait to see him! I am so excited for you and glad that this part of your journey is behind you so you can make plans for the future.
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Old 08-07-2009, 06:27 AM
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He is just too adorable. Congrats and welcome home.
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Old 08-07-2009, 06:36 AM
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Yeah to being home. I remember never being so excited to get to Kennedy airport in my whole life.

He is beautiful. Happy nesting!
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Old 08-07-2009, 06:54 AM
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What a beautiful baby! Congrats!

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Old 08-07-2009, 07:13 AM
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Cutie pie!
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Old 08-07-2009, 07:48 AM
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Congrats...how about posting one or two here for those of us who have blogs blocked at work (for some odd reason...)

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he is adorable! Congrats and welcome home!
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Thanks for sharing. Reading it brought back so many memories. Congratulations and enjoy this special time.
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Oh Cindy, he is adorable!!! Love those cheeks!! congrats, sounds like everything is going well !!! Yay!
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He is so adorable..congratulations!
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he's sooo perfect!!!! enjoy!
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He's adorable! Congratulations!
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Congratulations! What a cute baby! Best wishes to you and yours!
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What a darling! Congratulations!
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