Thursday, March 10, 2011

Fun In America





It has been awhile since we have blogged and am not real sure if anyone will even read this blog. We wanted to give an update as to life after adoption.
Lena and Erik are adjusting to American life. This past week we have been visiting the beaches of Florida in Panama City. Ana, Lena and Erik all love the water and have never seen the ocean so they are really enjoying themselves. We are here as a family for Heather's spring break. All of the family except Russ and Cheri's family are here (they just arrived back from Ukraine with Vika and Anslee and were not up to another trip just yet). So 15 of us set out for Florida.
Swimming, enjoying the beach, Seafood (Erik and Lena LOVE crab legs), scooters, bungee bouncing, painting pottery, lots of good food, visiting friends in Alabama (great meal at Hunt's with Mike Goodson & Tim Reeves), and much more. The weather is not real warm for Florida, but great compared to PA and the kids are all tanned and enjoying swimming every chance they get in the condo's heated pool.

6 comments:

  1. Please keep blogging, I'm reading!!

    We've become friends with Eric and Cindy so following the whole family of blogs. :) Thank you for your candidness and for sharing this peek into your family.

    We leave Sunday to walk in your footsteps so love every tidbit we can learn about adjustment by older children. God Bless!!

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  2. Lori,
    Ann and I read every word, so like the Long's - please keep posting.
    We fly out on Friday and will keep you posted.
    Stuart

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  3. Please keep blogging! We love to read your blog so that we can keep up with your journey! Isn't God just so amazing!

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  4. Love reading the blog and appreciate the insights regarding life after the brouhaha of getting the children here :) Love the pictures...beautiful.

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  5. Lori, so glad your family had an awesome time in Florida... I remember the first time my kids saw the ocean and so I can really imagine what it was like to see older kids see it for the first time.. Seeing things thru the eyes of a child is so rewarding to us parents... Keep blogging...
    Becky

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  6. Its great to see that the kids are doing so well!! We pray for you guys all the time and always check to see if there are any new posts and love to hear how everything is going so please keep posting when you have time!!

    Adam & Luba

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