Leah and Grandpa

Leah I love you!!!!!

Grandpa I love you!!!! 

Happy Birthday Grandpa !! You are the best !!!

Grandpa's are great. We celebrated Grandpa's 93rd birthday on Nov 13. As you can see his grandchilden adore him. We are very lucky to have this gentle man as the patriarch of our family. He defines what family is all about. Patient,kind, caring and God loving. When Christopher was born, Grandpa spent alot of time with Christopher and was always patient with him. To this day they still spend time together raking leaves or mowing the lawn or swimming in the pool. Christopher has learned alot from this relationship and we as his parents are grateful for the bond they share.
Leah is now feeling the love of a grandfather and as you can see by her face she is lovin him. Especially that he shares his cake. It is wonderful to watch this relationship begin. Each answering a need. The young and old. We thank God for another year with Grandpa.....

Got Grandpa with a mouth full of cake.....

Smiles to be thankful for.....

 
 
 
As the holidays approach we are so thankful that God has blessed us with Christopher and Leah. We keep in our thoughts and prayers those children at the baby house in Ust Kamenogorsk and around the world who are waiting and needing forever families. We pray that parents contemplating and or in the process of adoption find comfort as they wait for the day they travel. The adoption journey is a life altering experience providing life lessons that run a gamet of emotions. We pray hope remains strong in the hearts of people who are brave enough to take this leap of faith. 

 
I was finally able to get Leah to leave a headband on her head. I have been trying for ever. She wants no part of hair ribbons or barrets. I put them in and she immediately takes them out. I will keep trying though.
This little girl is such a love. We are amazed that after being with us for only 33 days she understands almost everything we say. We still feel so blessed to have her as our daughter. She wakes each morning with a smile that just melts your heart. It as if she is saying "life is good". 

Leah in a Rocker

 
 
Leah loves this rocking chair. 

N is for Nap

 
 
 
Priceless!!! When Grandpa and Leah are to quiet this is why. Even the dog was asleep. 

Our Choice for Leah's Godmother

 
 
Cathy is Leah's Godmother.
When Chris and I discussed who we would ask, this special lady came to both our minds. We knew Cathy would be understanding and especially supportive in our decision to adopt, and she would love our daughter.
As you can see by this first picture of their meeting we were right. A special bond has been formed and we know Cathy will have a special relationship with Leah. Cathy is one of the stongest mothers I know with all that she has had to endure in her own motherhood, and yet she still manages an infectious smile. Leah will come to know God because of the special gifts this wonderful women possesses and we thank her for becoming Leah's Godmother.