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Our Uzbek Journey: December 2009
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We recently became a family of 4 through the miracle of adoption. We started in Uzbekistan and ended up adopting our daughter from Russia! Wednesday, December 23, 2009. 1 year ago, today. Vera was in our arms forever. December 23, 2008 we took Vera into our care. December 12, 2008 we were officially her parents, but had to wait out the 10 day waiting period to take her into our care. We love you, Vera! Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Kiara had a little Thanksgiving program at school. It was so adorable! Vera ...
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Our Uzbek Journey: The trip home...
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We recently became a family of 4 through the miracle of adoption. We started in Uzbekistan and ended up adopting our daughter from Russia! Sunday, January 11, 2009. At first I thought, oh my, we get to sit in business class! But, since we had children we got to go through the lines for business class passengers for immigration and security. That was just about as good as sitting in business class. There was little to no line and made it so much easier navigating security with 2 kids. The lady that looks ...
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Our Uzbek Journey: July 2009
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We recently became a family of 4 through the miracle of adoption. We started in Uzbekistan and ended up adopting our daughter from Russia! Thursday, July 30, 2009. Vera has now been home with us for 7 months! She is just getting bigger and bigger every day! Over the past month we were gone for 2 weeks on vacation. We had a blast as a family. Firsts for Vera this month. First 4th of July. First time to the ocean. First time meeting characters (Elmo was her favorite). Vera and me on January 1, 2009. June w...
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Our Uzbek Journey: November 2009
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We recently became a family of 4 through the miracle of adoption. We started in Uzbekistan and ended up adopting our daughter from Russia! Monday, November 2, 2009. First, I must apologize for my lack of updates! Our life has been so busy. But, we are having fun, so that is what matters. So much has been going on, so I am going to put it all into this post. So, buckle up, it is going to be a long ride. At the beginning of October, my sis came home for a visit. We had a great time! Sadly, I don't have one...
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Our Uzbek Journey: September 2009
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We recently became a family of 4 through the miracle of adoption. We started in Uzbekistan and ended up adopting our daughter from Russia! Friday, September 18, 2009. Kiddie Parade and other Pumpkin Fest happenings. Yesterday was another fun day full of Pumpkin Festival happenings! We kicked off the festivities with the Kiddie Parade. Kiara got to ride in the pumpkin carriage and loved every minute of it. After the parade, guess who else wanted to ride in the carriage? Thursday, September 17, 2009. Parti...
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Our Uzbek Journey: August 2009
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We recently became a family of 4 through the miracle of adoption. We started in Uzbekistan and ended up adopting our daughter from Russia! Monday, August 31, 2009. Wow, time has flown. Vera has now been home with us for 8 months. It is so weird to think back to this time last year. We still had no idea when we would get the call that they had a child in mind for us. What a difference a year makes! Vera is almost 34 inches tall at 22.5 months old. That is the same height that Kiara. Also, this month, we g...
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Simple Life: November 2009
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Thursday, November 26, 2009. As my life continues to move along, I often stop and ponder a lot. These past few weeks I have been thinking a lot and I couldn't be more blessed with the life I have been given. Wow, everything in my life I can see You. It is just so amazing to see this after 20 years of never seeing (trusting) You in it! I trust you with everything, I want to give you everything in my life. You take it because it means nothing to me unless You are in it! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! I simply ...
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Keeping up with the Marins: Time for a little R&R
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Keeping up with the Marins. This is our way of keeping you all up to speed on what is going on in our lives. July 22, 2008. Time for a little R&R. On Saturday, Rick and I snuck away for an hour or so to get some fisining in. We went to the. All in all it was a very good trip. Dani was able to see her family for the first time since moving out here to Phoenix and I was able to spend more time getting acquainted with her family. Her niece Kiara (hope I spelled that right) even took to me more and I...Our n...
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Our Uzbek Journey: March 2010
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We recently became a family of 4 through the miracle of adoption. We started in Uzbekistan and ended up adopting our daughter from Russia! Friday, March 26, 2010. Vera has now been in the US longer than Russia! Wow, we have finally hit that milestone of Vera being with us longer than she lived in Russia. Ryan can't believe that has already happened, but to me it feels like she has lived with us longer than she did in Russia. (Maybe that is because I am with her all day, every day! Friday, March 5, 2010.
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Our Uzbek Journey: November happenings...
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We recently became a family of 4 through the miracle of adoption. We started in Uzbekistan and ended up adopting our daughter from Russia! Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Kiara had a friend birthday party at a local tea room. They have a room that is painted in a castle theme and is adorable. The girls all got to dress up in princess dresses and crowns. Then, they all got their makeup and nails done and then we cut into the castle cake. Kiara had a little Thanksgiving program at school. It was so adorable!
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