One year ago we were in Russia and had be awarded the girls in court, and were waiting for the day they would be handed over into our arms. (March14 is gotcha day) It has been a wonderful year, as we watched our girls learn and grow. Sasha doesn't remember any Russian, and Dasha is beginning to talk in sentences. Both girls have gained weight, but have grown in inches even more! Clothes no longer fit that were big last fall, and they are growing up to be such lovely little ladies. We just had pictures taken at day care, and it is amazing how they have changed in the last six months. Dasha looks to be keeping her blond hair, and Sasha's bangs have started to really grow in . They don't even look like the same little girls we met a year ago. I remember looking at other children's pictures after they had been home for a year or so and thinking, wow have they changed. We can only imagine what the next year will bring, but undoubtedly God's blessing will be evident.
The girls love to sing, and their favorite songs are "Jesus Loves Me" and "The B-I-B-L-E". They also like ABC, itzy bitzy spider, and the bumblebee song. Remember those? Sasha got a big bike from Santa, and finally got to ride it this past week. She is good. It didn't take her long at all to get the hang of it. We have been going back to the park near our house lately with the weather in the 50's and 60's. The girls love to be outside. We love the exercise.
Not a day goes by that we don't remember how blessed we are to have these little angels in our lives. God has been good to us. We will celebrate Dasha's birthday next weekend along with remembering the day we stepped off the plane in Chicago with our new family members. (March 21) Thanks for the prayer and encouragement this past year. We could not have done it without your prayers and God's help.
Christmas 2011
12 years ago
