Fun in the Sun

Pictures of First Ice Cream

Yum!!!!

Sorry they are sideways, but it would not upload facing the right way. My blog is doing weird things. OR It could be user error. : )

Pictures Of Andrei Relaxing

Andrei and our two dogs have a love hate relationship.  They spend a lot of time barking at each other.  : )  This is a rare quiet moment together that only lasted as long as it took for me to take this picture.  They are so funny together.

He looks so cute with Madison's slippers!

Adjusting

We have had a rough start, but things are getting better.  Andrei is sleeping through the night and taking naps without much difficulty.  He enjoys being hugged and snuggled, and he is beginning to ask for "lovesies" as he calls them.  Yesterday, he asked Randell for help without being prompted.  Eating is also getting better.  He is always willing to try something, but does not always like it.  We have found a few things that he is eating regularly; sticky rice, toddler turkey little "sticks", Rice Crispy cereal, Fruit Loops, chicken broth, any fruits, boiled eggs, and peanut butter sandwich today.  We tried baby food, oatmeal, malt-o-meal, and mash potatoes but did not have much success.

While we were going through the adoption process, I thought that was going to be the most difficult part.  The reality is that the work starts now.  Adoption is not sugar and spice and everything nice as Randell says.  It is hard work to bond for all of us, but it is worth every minute.  Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we bond as a family.

Update and Pictures of our First Week in the US

Loved McDonalds!

 

"Looking Cool!"

 Feeding the Ducks

He ate more bread than what he gave to the ducks.  : )

Fu n at the Park 



More Pictures of Kiev & Puppet Theater

Christmas was on January 7th, but a week later it is still being celebrated.  : )  Ukrainians love the holidays!

Pictures of the Children's Puppet Theater

Lots of Pictures of Gotcha Day

Sorry it took so long to post these.  I can't believe it has been almost 2 weeks since we were able to take Andrei out of the orphanage.  

The the other family in the picture is the Texan family we spent most of our time with.  The Henks also had their Gotcha Day for Roman.  Their family was truly a blessing to us.

Andrei and Roman look so cute!  The following day two more orphans would take their spots in the groupa.  I wonder who the new #11 toddler is.  There is such a great need for families who are able to care for all these little ones.

Down the newly remodeled hallway...

Down the stairs...

Out the door...

Into the taxi...

and... out the gates!

First Bath

He loved the shower head. 

First Meal...Ham and Scrambled Eggs

That is a mouth full!  : )

Andrei loved looking out the window at the cars going by.