Wednesday, August 12, 2009

From Age Three to Four - Sergei's Birthday


Sergei, Age 3, Aug. 2008, Artem Baby Home

Sergei, Age 4, Aug. 2009, St. Louis- Spiderman pose!

How much our little bundle of energy has changed in 1 year! He is reading easy books now, following directions so much better, showing lots of preference for mom and pop, and having an absolute ball being a Fritsche. We love him so much and are blessed that God has chosen us to be his parents! What joy and happiness he has brought to our lives!

His birthday celebration was so much fun. Joel's mom was here for his birthday and stayed 3 days. Other grandparents were missed but represented by fun gifts. Friends joined us for his meal and cake and presents. We got to see the St. Louis Basilica, eat at Fitzs, and have some adventure at Grant's Farm. Our little guys are tuckered out after the few days of marathon fun! More to come as Slav heads toward 6! Blessings to you all. May God be with you.


love,
Joel, Clarion, Slav, and Sergei






7 comments:

Carey and Norman said...

Happy Birthday Sergei! Amazing the difference a year makes. Cute, cute pictures too!

Bill and Michelle Curran said...

He has grown SO much in a year! What a cutie pie!!!

mimi said...

Wow, I can't believe it's been a year already! God knows what He's doing when He has a plan! Not only are you blessed to be his parents, Sergei is blessed to have you as parents. He's so happy, it shows in all the pictures.
I'll show these pics to Aunt Sue--she's with us in Montana for a month.
cousin mimi hildebrandt

Roger and Joanne said...

Happy Birthday!!!
Yes, a year has definitely made quite a few changes for Sergei. How great that he is doing so well.

Heather said...

What a difference a year makes!!! Sounds like a fantastic celebration.

Bill and Myra said...

Happy Birthday Sergei! The kids look like they are doing so well. It sounds like you all had such a great time!

Blessings,

Myra

Hunter and Michael said...

Great Spidey pose.