We may or may not ever be able to make an announcement that "we're pregnant"...but we have come to understand that the blessing is the fact that however parenthood happens, it is a miracle! ....... Now we have been home with our precious blessing from Russia since August 2007. Join us on our fun and crazy ride that we call "life with this child of mine."
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Do you remember...back last fall...Becky and Keith came over to Birmingham from Atlanta. They had come to a training offered by our IAC and since they were so close, they came on over to our house for a visit. Iliya was newly home, and Becky and Keith were the first of our "blogger" friends to meet him. (I'd search for the link, but I can't find it quickly and am too lazy to search too hard tonight)
Well...a couple weeks ago, they came home from Russia with their little boy, Andrew. And this past Wednesday, they came back over to the IAC for Andrew's first visit. Iliya and I went to Birmingham to meet up with them for a late lunch and some fun on the McD's playground. Unfortunately, this playground was not inside, and it was a very (read: melt-the-skin-from-your-body) hot kind of day.
Well...a couple weeks ago, they came home from Russia with their little boy, Andrew. And this past Wednesday, they came back over to the IAC for Andrew's first visit. Iliya and I went to Birmingham to meet up with them for a late lunch and some fun on the McD's playground. Unfortunately, this playground was not inside, and it was a very (read: melt-the-skin-from-your-body) hot kind of day.
Despite the heat, we had fun, and let me tell you, if you think Andrew is cute from the pictures Becky has posted on her blog, let me tell you, you have no idea how CUUUUUUUTE he really is!
Here are some pictures from the day. (click to make any of them larger)
the boys
the mamas
the good sport daddy
the mamas with their boys
c'mon guys, all we want is a smile!!
milk...on a hot summer day. nice choice!
(Stay tuned for our day with Adrienne & Owen!)
the mamas
the mamas with their boys
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*One Year Later*
*At the Beach*
*The Wheels on the Bus*
*Canoeing 1*
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*Canoeing Story*
*Ring Around the Rosie*
*The Road Home*
*Eating (in Russia)*
*"More"*
*a Video for my sister's class*
*on a Friday afternoon*
*The Dog*
*Selecting a Book*
*Doing Dishes*
*Elfin' Great Moves*
*Christmas 2007*
*Family Fun*
*January 8, 2008*
*Dinner Time Fun*
*Spring Break 2008*
*Trip to the Zoo*
*123’s*
*Leap Day Fun*
*Comparison – 1st Trip*
*Comparison – 2nd Trip*
*One Year Later*
*At the Beach*
*The Wheels on the Bus*
*Canoeing 1*
*Canoeing 2*
*Canoeing Story*
*Ring Around the Rosie*
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"When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention. But as I grew, my heroes changed, so that now I can honestly say that anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me."
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"When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention. But as I grew, my heroes changed, so that now I can honestly say that anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me."
~Fred Rogers
"I'll love you forever I'll like you for always, As long as I'm living My baby you'll be." ~Robert Munsch
"Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but its the middle that counts the most. Try to remember that when you find yourself at a new beginning" ~Hope Floats "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"
~Fleur Conkling Heylinger
"The real issue in life is not how many blessings we have, but what we do with our blessings. Some people have many blessings and hoard them. Some have few and give everything away."
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Andrew is ADORABLE!!! It is interesting to see the difference between the looks on their faces (Iliya saying "come on, this is what we crazy Americans do!" Andrew saying "this is WAY to over the top!") It will be wonderful to see Andrew totally relaxed and comfortable with his family in a few months.