Nina on the move

Nina's tooth count is up to 12 (4 front top, 4 front bottom, 4 molars). And she is starting to walk! Here is her greatest effort to date.

5th grade school picture gone wrong

Sudden Impact 2010

We had a special weekend in Champaign as our boys WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP with a fierce and inspiring effort playing against "select" teams from around the state. We prayed that they would play as a team and to the best of their abilities. The boys did just that, with 3 wins, 1 tie, and 0 losses. We were afraid we would hit a buzz saw in the championship, but we were the ones dishing it out and won 5-1 with everyone contributing. We are so proud of each of these guys.

Nina working on walking with Nick

A beautiful little girl is picking up her pace with some assistance from big brother.

Bored boys on Saturday afternoon

Here is some footage of Nick and his two friends, Zach and Max, finding something to do.

Amazing Maverick update!

Here is an update from Greg and Becki Stone in their quest to bring their boy home. See attached youtube link. No sound but this is worth watching. Spoiler below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXOuUCXQpY

Spoiler alert *** against all odds it seems, the Stones won their appeal in court today! Maverick is still in Karakastek but officially a son of Stone. We are amazed and so happy. Now they wait for the passport/visa docs to be prepared and bring him home in a month or two. God is good and the Stone's love and perseverance has been rewarded. These precious children, Nina Deanna, Anastasia Sholpan, and now Maverick have found their way home. What a great day! Couldn't be happier.

Some fun this summer