Our Story

When our son Jack was born with Down syndrome, we found out we had a lot to learn. Not just about the best way to nuture our child so he would grow up as healthy as possible, but about the whole world of special needs. One thing we learned, children born in some countries who have special needs generally don't go home with their mom & dad. They go to baby orphanages. We have decided to adopt one of these little angels, a beautiful girl with Down syndrome. We found our new daughter through an organization called Reece's Rainbow. They advocate for these little ones, trying to get them into the arms of their forever families. Please go visit. There is a button on the left. These children will touch your heart.







Monday, December 6, 2010

Day 11 (trip2)

Tues, Nov. 30.  Guess what today ended up being??  Gotcha Day!!  We were surprisingly able to get the passport which allowed us to get on the train from Simferopol to Kiev, Ukraine!  15 Hrs.  Before that we took Dashlyn back to the apt to pack and we had enough time to give the girl a bath!  She HATED it!Since that is literally what happened the whole day, here are the pics:

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This is how excited she was to leave the orphanage!010

Freedom!

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Lunch.  Yum.

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Nap.

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Paka paka Simferopol!

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She slept great on the train – almost 11 hrs! 

5 comments:

  1. Congratulations! She is so cute, I just want to squish those little cheeks!

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  2. Congratulations!!!

    Kayla
    http://bebrandnew.blogspot.com

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  3. She is so beautiful. She reminds me of my daughter AJ.

    Be blessed

    AShlee

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  4. I love the pictures!! I miss you all!!!!! :)

    xoxoxoxoxo

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  5. Welcome home! So glad to see her finally with you guys!

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