9 months home

Today marks nine months since we returned from Ukraine with our daughter. 

I praise the Lord that the boys were able to safely come along with us to get Irina. 

I praise the Lord we are home safe and sound. 

I can't resist taking a trip down memory lane. 

Below: On the left is when we hosted Irina, December 2012. She was 9 years 8 months old.

On the right is the day after we returned home. December 2013. 

Below: Again on the left is during Irina's hosting visit, December 2012.

On the right, is the day we were reunited with Irina in Ukraine, October 2013. 

Below, is on February 8, 2014 - home 2 months. 

 Below: Left - Hosting trip, December 2012; Right - In Ukraine, September 2013

Below: Left - Home 4 months, April 2014; Right - Home 7 months, July 2014

 Below: December 3, 2013 - Home 30 minutes!

Below: September 3, 2014 - Home 9 months

She knew today represented 9 months home and asked, 

"Please you make picture of me nine months and mail to Ukraine." 

Do you think this camera loving Momma turned her down?

(Not sure about sending these happy photos to war torn Eastern Ukraine. Seems unfair...)

Peek-a-boo!

She is one happy and energetic 11 year old.