~ isn't she adorable
Avery and her Daddy
~ the day we met her
Avery at 10 months old
~ waiting for Mommy and Daddy
Yes, that's right, we made it! It has been one year, one hour and 58 minutes, since a judge in Khabarovsk, Russia made us parents to Avery! I can hardly believe it. I honestly think I am in a state of shock and awe. I was really emotional in the days leading up to today, but now, I am just at peace. We have our daughter and all is right with the world.This is Avery leaving the Baby Home
9/27/05
Avery has taken it upon herself to grow up over the last month. No more baby in this house, unless you count the diapering that I do every time I turn around. She stopped saying "hold you me" and has resorted to the proper "Hold me!". She has mastered the art of climbing out of her crib, so that makes for some fun evenings and morning suprises. A big girl bed is just around the corner I fear. She is counting and saying her A, B, C's, although we have a way to go before those are mastered. She reads me books from memory and sings songs all day long. Being 2 is fun again! We are thinking about boarding that infamous potty train again, but I am in no hurry. You would think I was, by my earlier diaper reference, but no, I am enjoying one last glimpse of my baby.
My baby girl, in Russia!
2nd day with us
Life has continued to be busy here in the Stevens house. Ryan is busy working. I am trying to get a new business venture off the ground, and Avery is running circles around us. I wouldn't have it any other way!
Life is good, and I am feeling so very blessed to be Avery's Mommy!
