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As you know it...: April 2011
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As you know it. Life and times of me and my family. Wednesday, April 27, 2011. I have stumbled across an awesome photographer. Courtesy of my friend Jodi. She came out to my house, and turned my basement into a little mini studio to take pictures of my kids, along with 2 of my friends kids. I never even had to leave my house! These are just a few of my favorites! This one I ordered as a 20x30 canvas. This is Bella's rocking horse she got for Christmas. I love this one! Sunday, April 24, 2011. Tony really...
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As you know it...: July 2011
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As you know it. Life and times of me and my family. Thursday, July 21, 2011. Too busy to blog. (among other things). I can't believe how fast July seems to be going. Less than 2 weeks and Anya will be flying home (if you can really call an orphanage home). We have been trying to make the most of the time she is here. Every experience is new and fun for her, and of course fun for Tony and Bella, so it's a win win for everyone. To be done, vs. what should. There have been similar stories from other host fa...
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As you know it...: April 2012
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As you know it. Life and times of me and my family. Monday, April 23, 2012. Dinner at the John Howard Irish Pub has become routine to us. The food is good and cheap! I can't complain, however the vegetarian selections are slim. Last night I ordered a pasta dish with chicken in it, and I tried to tell her "nyet masa" which means no meat. And she said in english, "excuse me? Apparently being a vegetarian isn't so common around here, nor is altering the menu to have it your way! Sunday, April 22, 2012.
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As you know it...: May 2010
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As you know it. Life and times of me and my family. Friday, May 28, 2010. Today is as good a day as any…. She has 2 bottom teeth which she has had for a while now, and we keep wondering when she might get some more, and just yesterday I noticed her two top teeth are starting to break through. . Talking: Says “mama” and “uh oh”, and Waves hi and bye. Okay, it’s late and I’m tired, so I’m gonna wrap up this first blog in a long time and end with a few pictures of Tony and Bella. Playing in mud puddles.
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As you know it...: Little Update
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As you know it. Life and times of me and my family. Thursday, June 14, 2012. Keeping this one short and sweet. It's been a long Journey. and things are wrapping up here in Ukraine. We fly home tomorrow! I've been waiting for this day for nearly a year. Today we go to get Anya's medical examination and then go back to the US Embassy for the interview where we will hopefully get her visa so that tomorrow we can get on the plane. I can't wait to be all together as a family. Have a safe trip. An ER nurse, tu...
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As you know it...: Officially Our Child and In my Possession!
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As you know it. Life and times of me and my family. Friday, June 8, 2012. Officially Our Child and In my Possession! Yeah she doesn't speak English either! Everyone seemed pleased and the meeting was apparently over. Before I left, I reached into my purse and gave him a C* * * * Farms T-Shirt! I Told him what it said, and he seemed surprised it was for him! They did as I asked! Eating the "big" meal I insisted on. Playing on their iPods while waiting for dinner (just like American kids). Sasha had to be ...
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As you know it...: March 2010
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As you know it. Life and times of me and my family. Friday, March 5, 2010. Chicago's Shed Aquarium = lots of fun. If you've never been to Chicago's Shed Aquarium your missing out. Todd and I took the kids this past Sunday and we enjoyed it so much that 2 days later I came back with my friend Michelle and her kids for another fun day. I did learn that going during the week is much more pleasant because it is less crowded. Here are some pictures of the fun. Tony really enjoyed himself. It was a long day wi...
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As you know it...: May 2011
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As you know it. Life and times of me and my family. Monday, May 9, 2011. Car Washing at our House Today. He even washed out the bed of the truck. He did a good job, washed the whole thing. Washing cars is only fun when your 3! Not long after getting Tony's truck done, Bella comes out with her car. She didn't really care about washing it, so much as just getting it wet. This girl has some wild hair! When we finished with my car, Tony's truck, and Bella's car, Tony says, "let's wash Daddy's truck now!
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As you know it...: Our day in Court!
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As you know it. Life and times of me and my family. Monday, May 28, 2012. Our day in Court! We were gone for a total of 106 hours door to door. 54 of those hours were spend traveling to Kherson (26 hours there and 28 hours home), with only 52 hours in Kherson, all for a 30 minute court session. We weren't even there long enough to let the 7 hour time change affect us. We returned home and so far are having no problems adjusting. Having breakfast before court. Todd taking his turn holding Leo while we wait.
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