The boys have really been into superheroes and goofing around as the pictures below suggest. They keep us on our toes but also in stitches! They also really love dogs. Not only Dodger and Dandy but the other dogs in the neighborhood too. They love taking walks and seeing which canine friends they will run into. (A favorite lately has been an adorable golden retriever named Ferdie) It has been really nice to see them connecting with the children and their families in the neighborhood as well. Spring has really seen them having fun with their friends.
They both continue to make great strides and we could not be happier with how they are adjusting in their first year here in the USA. Slav is excited about his last two days in preschool this week. Joel recently went with him to "Donuts with Dad" and Slav was thrilled to show off his classroom to his papa. He has brought back some wonderful writing from preschool and I see such growth in him.
Sergei has taken his ABC's to heart and can spell his name, Slav's name, and "Stop" (from watching the stop signs as mama drives) He still loves to read books with Mama and Papa. His coloring has become much more controlled as well. I see good growth in him as well.
They seem very confident and independent and want to do things "all by self." Of course, this is good and sometimes not so good. We have our struggles but are grateful for the gift of family. Slav and Sergei are tremendous blessings to us and we will be forever grateful to everyone who supported us through our journey to adopt them. Enjoy the pictures!
Love,
Joel, Clarion, Slav & Sergei
11 comments:
Thanks for the latest blog and the great pictures, Joel. We always enjoy trying to keep up with your family.
Looks and sounds like the boys are growing by leaps and bounds, both physically and intellectually.
You are all in our prayers.
Love, Aunt Jan
Man...what great pictures!!!
Thanks for the update and the birthday wishes Joel!!
Such handsome boys!!!
They are ALLL boy. I am hearing that a lot these days too! I think Justin and I will have our vacation figured out this week. I'll email you and the Pitmans to see if we can cross paths!
Those pictures sure do look like they're keeping you busy. So much energetic fun!
So glad everything has been working out well with the boys..their progress and attachment.
Awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Just saw your post on our blog.
Not sure if Irina is done visiting St. Louis yet.
Read through your blog and saw how we were on parallel paths just about one year apart.
We've added your blog as a favorite.
We asked Victor if he remembers your boys as we see from the pictures you at the same Baby Home - he said yes.
But then again, the other day he mentioned that he used to go to Target when he was a baby in Russia so his memory may be a little cloudy!
The pictures are great! The boys look so happy - they are truly blessed to have you with them.
I saw on another blog (I think the Welcome Victor Blog) that Irina will be in St. Louis. If you see her, please give her our love, especially from Ruslan (and Sergei)! She was so good to both our boys. She made sure Ruslan found us. You can show her pictures on our private blog if you want.
Best wishes to you!
Myra
Wow - they really are growing!! We haven't hit the superhero stage yet thank goodness!! I can imagine the craziness (fun!) associated with that!! It sounds like both boys are doing wonderfully!
Hey guys,
Thinking about you lately and wanted to check in to see how everyone is doing. I hope you're all well!!!
Your boys are so sweet! I love the pictures!
Trey also can spell "STOP" after driving in the car so much! Funny!
Glad to see that you are doing well!
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