The torch has been extinguished – for now

It’s hard to believe that the adoption has been completed for 2 of our boys – Sergei (Will) and Valera (James). What all did it take to do that you might ask? Well, it took 1 year, 1 Divine appointment, a multitude of documents which all had to be apostilled in the USA and translated [...]

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And the birthdays continue…

And the season continues…Nastia turned 12 yrs old this week and thoroughly enjoyed celebrating her very special day! The day was a national holiday here so we took all the children to the zoo. I wish you could have heard all the ooo’s and ahhh’s and oh wow’s. They were so amazed at the size [...]

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Just some thoughts…

Probably you noticed I posted a photo of Barbara, Dima and me that was taken on Christmas day. Today we took down the Christmas decorations and I couldn’t help but be reminded of Christmas day when the kids got their gifts and when they did their skits. I have to say it was probably one [...]

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Christmas celebration at the Ark

T’was the night before Christmas…that’s how the day all began. If you can imagine organizing, planning, preparing Christmas gifts for 22 children all with different interests, sizes etc. It was a really fun time for us adults! Two years ago someone gave us 4 foot stockings for Christmas. They are perfect for “stuffing” all the [...]

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Christmas carols – you don’t want to miss this one!

It’s nearly Christmas and time for being with family and friends. And of course sing Christmas carols. So on that note…click the link and turn up  your volumn and enjoy!

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