Day 154

We met Emma for the first time on June 3, 2009.  It's hard to believe it's been five years since we saw her face for the first time.

I had a little fun with this one...

Day 51

Throwback Thursday

This is Emma the night before we left Moscow for the United States in October 2009.  Seems like a million years ago; seems like yesterday!

Day 327

National Adoption Day

Love this girl

Day 259

Our girl...

Day 257

4 years ago today, JC and I faced a very stern Russian judge in St. Petersburg.  We pleaded our case to become Emma's new parents.  It was not easy...very stressful/nerve-racking.  Thankfully we answered all of the questions to her satisfaction, and she said YES!

Day 127

Emma

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This shirt speaks volumes! I received mine in the mail last week. You can have one too...just visit this kind lady's blog. She and her family are desperately awaiting their two little ones from Africa.