Monday, July 27, 2009

Celebrating A Year Home

One Year Ago Today...



You ran through the door of the recreation room for the last time,

And into our arms forever.

Mama nervously got to change you for the first time.


We shared our first meal together, in your stroller!


You enjoyed your first tubby complete with toys and bubbles.


Papa proudly took you on your first stroller ride through Bryansk. You looked at us with eyes that held many questions and doubts. And all we could do was look at you and smile.We spent our first night together, sleeping on a make-shift crib put together by two arm chairs.


A year ago today...We said goodbye to your past, And started a bright future as a family of three.


Thank you, Angelina. Nothing could bring us as much happiness as what you brought to us a year ago today.

6 comments:

Melissa said...

Boy how time flies. She has changed so much. I can easily remember those first few days with Colby, so uncertain on both of our parts as to what would happen next. Congrats on your year!
Melissa

Christine and Stephen said...

Great post Adrian and how she has changed in a years time. The pictures today show a little girl who is so well adjusted loves her Mama and Papa!!! I love the pictures and what it was like the day you picked her up forever and brought her home!!

Christine

Anonymous said...

One year ago you gave us the greatest gift in the world. From day one, Lina has brought us so much joy. It feels as if she's been in our family forever. WE loved Lina from day one and we love her even more today. Once again thank you for our little Angel. Love:
Mom&Dad

Scott & Tammi said...

I loved your post! A year already...time does move so quickly. She is so beautiful and obviously such a blessing! What did you do to celebrate family day?

Sharon and Patrick said...

Hi Adrian,
How wonderful a year already! I am sure I will feel a lttle nervous for all the first expriences we will share with Sean! Lina is a happy little girl!
Sharon

Laura said...

Wonderful photos, wonderful post, wonderful memories.

Definitely, a blessed family!

Congrats...she is BEAUTIFUL.

~Laura