Friday, November 22, 2013

Irina Smith!

It's late and I have a cute little girl sitting next to me so there is no time for details. She's too excited to sleep! The pictures will tell the story tonight. (I think that's all some of you want anyway!) We are officially a family of six. We have a daughter with the name Irina Smith and will be picking up her birth certificate tomorrow. Can you believe it? :) I'm not sure I can yet.

We made a quick stop at the orphanage to get Irina for court. 
Here are some photos of her reunion with the boys. 

 A big hug for Daddy and Luke!
 She got a little emotional seeing the boys.

 Following our 2 hour court proceedings. She's a Smith!
At the orphanage before saying goodbye to her friends. 

Angelina and Irina 

A photo with the director after we officially signed Irina out of the orphanage. 
Freshly showered and in her pajamas writing little notes in her notepad. 
Mishka came all the way from the United States so she had something to snuggle with. 
She was given the same teddy bear when she was here at Christmas, but it was taken away. 
So, a very dear family made sure she had a new one just like the one she was previously given. 
We're in Donetsk until Monday night when we travel to Kiev. Hope to blog more tomorrow! Goodnight!


4 comments:

  1. Yeah!!! You're in our prayers and can't wait to hear more!

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  2. Amazing! Wonderful! Hugs to you ALL!!

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  3. Praise the LORD! You have a DAUGHTER!!! Doesn't it sound so strange to say and hear? :) I was on pins and needles, thanks for the pictures in your exhausted state. Praying everyone sleeps well.

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  4. I posted last night but don't see it here now:(...Andy and I were rejoicing (in tears) with and for you all!!! LOVE that Irina just seems like a 'Smith' all along! THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO SHARE :) LOVE TO YOU ALL!!

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