Ellie continues to grow and thrive and change. She is such a joy and the best blessing ever! She is happy, smart and has a HUGE personality! I can't believe a year ago we were in front of a Russian judge and our adoption was final. We still had to wait the 10 days before getting her out of the orphanage, but it was year ago that it was official. I remember the judge asking us if we wanted her. I will never forget choking back the tears and the crack in Jim's voice as he said yes, your honor she is our little girl.
She is talking much more now and is putting words together. It is so funny and neat to hear her say, "hello mommy". She is really loving the dogs now and also the pool! We have her in swimming lessons and she thinks she is a fish! She has also discovered pink, sparkly nail polish and thinks her toes must always have it on them! If it chips off she is sure to tell me so I can fix it...what a girly girl! :) Poor daddy...haha!
We are planning a party for her "homecoming" day, which is the 4th of July...so stay tuned for more pictures! That will be exactly one year. Time has flown by. I can't even remember life without Ellie, nor do I want to. Every night when I tuck her in I thank God for our precious gift, for Elliana....our answered prayer.
Much love,
Donna
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