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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Bonding Continues

Bonding should be over any day now.  We still don't know the exact day it began since we first visited Ava at the hospital and not the orphanage.  But...either way it will be ending here shortly and we'll be applying for court.  Sveta is actually coming over later tonight to talk about some court details with us.  Not much to report other than that.  Here is our last few days in pictures:


This trip Ava has been more into books.  Last trip she just wanted to color in them.


Two hands!  Ava playing with her playdough

 
Wednesday was too cold and the roads out to the orphanage were closed so Belinda invited us over to learn how to make Palamini from her local friend.


We also hung around the apartment and went crazy!  This is where we are staying.  Well, the kitchen and living room at least. 



Ava was happy to see us again today.

 
Don't know why but I just think she looks so pretty in this picture!


Some of the different faces of Ava. 1) Answering the question, "Where are Ava's eyes?"  2) Just happy to be with Mom and Dad  3) Something is funny  4) Hard at work creating a picture or watching someone color for her. 

We will update as soon as we hear about bonding ending and we apply to court.  Of coarse we'll also be sharing lots of photos along the way.  

4 comments:

Dad said...

More great pictures... I love 'em! So happy the "official" bonding process is getting close to being over, which means one step closer to getting the three of you home. I love you and can't wait to see you all!

Jennifer said...

Loving all the great pics - you guys are such a sweet family - it is so obvious you are beyond bonded :)

pam said...

Thanks for the adorable pictures! We can't wait to see you three and give you huge hugs! Love you...Mimi

Susan said...

every picture is pretty, cuz your girl is GORGEOUS!! I am continually amazed at how smart and beautiful the children of Kazakhstan are! :)