Hey everyone! I wanted to post some pictures from Ellie's christening. It was a wonderful day...and she did very well. She wasn't afraid when Pastor David presented her to the congregation...she actually seemed to enjoy it...our little ham!

Jim and I stood up in front of the church, along with Ellie's God-parents, Shannon and Allyn, and we had tears in our eyes. What an answered prayer. A true gift from God. Our sweet little girl who loves to make us smile and says "Tank too" every time you give her something. As I stood there I felt so grateful and blessed that she is ours, and an awesome responsibility to do all I can for her. To think, she was in a Russian orphanage 6 months ago...in country that looks down on other races and considers asians as second class citizens. A place where she would have had no opportunity or love. Now she is in a country where her opportunities are limitless, and more importantly a home where she is loved and cherished. We are all blessed!

More soon!

Love,

Donna