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Old 10-03-2009, 06:07 AM
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2 years already!

I cannot believe that it has been 2 years ago yesterday that the judge declared us a family! These 2 are the most wonderful kids. We are truly blessed to have them in our lives!
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Old 10-03-2009, 08:07 AM
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They are beautiful! Congrats. It only gets better!!!!
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Old 10-03-2009, 09:36 AM
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Congrats! They are too cute!
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Old 10-03-2009, 10:59 AM
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Congrats...they are great looking kids!
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Old 10-03-2009, 02:10 PM
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Congratulations on 2 years!
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Oct 2006--signed with placing agency
Dec 2006--homestudy visit
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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
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April 2009--home with our 1 year old son from Vladivostok, Russia
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Old 10-03-2009, 02:43 PM
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congrats!!

great picture (and great barn!)
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Old 10-03-2009, 06:14 PM
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Happy two year Family Day!
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Old 10-03-2009, 09:09 PM
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Great looking-kids and great photo! Congratulations!
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Old 10-03-2009, 10:17 PM
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Old 10-04-2009, 04:06 PM
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Beautiful Children.
Congratulations! Happy 2nd Family Day.
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Time does fly, eh?

They look so sweet with each other! And, they are both gorgeous! Congratulations!
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Old 10-05-2009, 05:34 AM
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Great pic with the pumpkins and they are adorable! Best wishes for many more years.
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Congratulations! They are both adorable!
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Congrats!! Great pic, the kids are so big and cute!!
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Old 10-08-2009, 08:43 AM
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How adorable!!! Congrats!!
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