Friday, March 13, 2009

2 YEARS!

We picked up Daniel and Katya from the orphanage 2 years ago!!




This years milestone...

Daniel: Ride a bike, start kindergarten, learn to read, lose a tooth, tie shoe

Katya: Learn to pump a swing, start recognizing letters, gain lots of vocabulary, sleep through the night more regularly.

Personalities...

Daniel: happy, energetic, social, helpful, kind, thoughtful

Katya: Wild, loves attention, tidy, helpful, loving

Hobbies...

Daniel: Riding bikes/scooter, coloring, legos, reading, playing outside

Katya: Looking at stories, coloring, playing house, playing outside




I thought you might enjoy this video I made shortly after the kids came home. It starts with referral photos and ends with our Temple Sealing in June 2007.

11 comments:

Shannon said...

i can't believe it's been that long and also that short! Kids grow wayyyy to fast!

stacey said...

Kamber, I loved the video! What a special reminder of how far they have come. I can't believe it has been 2 years I still remember the shower at Jackie's. They are beautiful kids and so luck to have such great parents :)

Krista said...

Kamber,
That video is so touching! You and Joe are amazing people and what a beautiful family you have! It was so fun to read your blog and catch up a little!

Holly said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. How are you? I can't believe how big your kids are getting!

Price Family said...

Kamber,

It's so great to hear from you. Your kids are growing so fast. I'm so happy that everyone sounds like they are doing well. I can't believe 2 years have past since your beautiful additions! I'm playing piano now f.y.i. in piano. I miss you!

Jackie said...

That video was amazing Kamber. Shame on you for bringing tears to my eyes :) I am so glad that your family is doing well. I love to see pictures of the kids. Miss you!

Mamapierce said...

Wow. They are so beautiful. Congrats on your precious little ones!

Jeanette said...

What a great video!!! I'm from Lighthouse waiting for our referral. Your children are beautiful! Congratulations on 2 years!!!!!

Ali said...

That was really touching, good job! Your family is really inspiring. Hope all is well.

Sarah said...

Beautiful video Kamber! Had to wipe the tears away. :)

larissa said...

You made me cry because that was so touching. What an amazing video. You have beautiful children and they fit together perfectly. Thanks for sharing.


Daniel swimming

Katya at Wheeler Farm

Katya at Grandma's

Kyler At Park

Wheeler Farm

Katya At Park

Together at Last

Red Sqare-Moscow

Moscow-New Arbat Street

WWII Eternal Flame-Moscow

Walking in Petrozavodsk

Escalator to subway-Moscow

In Front of the Frozen Moscow River

In Front of Art Museum-Moscow

More Petro

Katya and the Laundry

Mom's little girl

Sitting in the suitcase/toy box

Daniel Vacuuming

Katya swinging in Petro

Park in Petro

Katya loves hats

Daniel on His bike

Jumping for the first time

Sunday Sweetie

First Day Home

First meal all together

Cuddling in Petrozavodsk

Katya

Katya
In Petrozavodsk apartment

Daniel

Daniel
Coloring Easter Eggs