Time Flies

RUSSIA APRIL, 2007

Tomorrow is "Gotcha Day"!!!! One year ago, Gina and I brought home Zack Alexander and Sophia Joy!!! I remember it like it was yesterday. There was the long flight, and Zack's first time flipping Gina off when she reprimanded him for continually turning on the flight attendant light! He was so angry at her and flip, he gave her the finger! We were both shocked!

Zack was so enthralled with the flight. We thought he'd look out the window forever! Slowly but surely he and Sophia fell fast asleep and slept nearly the whole flight. When we arrived at LAX, we were greeted by the entire family who stood waiting in the wings! Zack went immediately to Michael and climbe up on his shoulders. Sophia, I believe ended up with Stepha. WELCOME HOME!!!! It was such an aweseome day! In the car, Ken and Josh were amazed to hear the Russian language, and Zack and Sophia were enthralled with the "English" cartoon, Chicken Little.

After that, we went to my dad's favorite Mexican restaurant when Zack and Sophia first tasted refried beans! They weren't too sure about the beans, but the kids fit right into the family from day one!

This year has brought lots of changes our way. Most of them totally unexpected but in each case, God has shown Himself faithful to our little family. We are eager to see what unfolds this year as we begin year two in America!

Sorry no recent pictures. My camera (believe it or not) is not where I can get to it! This is a bummer since I should be taking a ton of pictures of the kids daily like I used to. I'll get back to it, and soon my camera will hang around my neck everywhere I go. I think this will especially be true once Zack starts playing baseball and soccer. He's six now so I think he's ready to hit some balls. We'll see what he likes best!

I think I'll put Sophia in soccer, but hold off on t-ball. She seems to be pretty good at kicking and controlling ball, but we shall see.

Anyhow, I hope to get to my camera this weekend at which point, I'll snap some shots of the kidlets! I said the other day that they are the most important part of my life, and I stood corrected. I was taken back when I was told that my relationship with Christ should be first. I thought I was here to protect and provide, but I guess I'm here to purposefully prosper so that my kids will in turn do the same. I'm still thinking on this point. I'm not sure I'm feelin' it just yet.

I just know I want them to know Him and to have a meaningful relationship with Him. I'm not sure they'll experience true joy otherwise, and I want the grandkids to be brought up in church too. I guess I'm just old fashioned that way.