1st Christmas

Ulia's first Christmas with us was great! She had the best time opening gifts with the boys and playing all day long.Her best gift was a bike from Santa,we cant get her off of it now.

one year ago this was our post!

One year ago & now




"We are now the parents of a daughter! Court went well, it was about 1 1/2 hours long and most of that time is spent translating things.We did not get the 10 day waiting period waived,so we will get custody of Juliana on Dec 25th, what a great Christmas "

Its so hard to believe that one year ago we were in Russia! Ulia is such a different child then she was 1 year ago!

A few more shots

Trying to get just one good picture

Ok, It is so hard to get 4 kids to all look happy in a picture!

Parade pictures

Ben and Ulia had a great time on the baby tiller, and Zack was in the float with the Cub Scouts

First time with Santa

We went to the Fire Dept breakfast with Santa this Am.Ulia had no problem telling Santa what she wanted! A bike, a cell phone,clothes, and shoes!We then went to the Christmas parade which she thought was the best thing since..Halloween with all that candy.