6 months home!

Early on February 16, 2011, Owen left Russia to come home FOREVER!  After 2 plane rides, we arrived in the US late February 16, about 24 hours after we had left Russia. Owen met his grandparents, rode in his car seat for the first time, and we all walked into our home together as a Forever Family!  Thinking about the long journey we all had made through the initation of the adoption process to the point of being home, still brings tears to my eyes! Tears of love, joy, happiness, and blessings! 

We have been so blessed to have our family, and Owen makes it even more special. God always knew Owen would be our son, and it amazes me! He knew this little rascal was what our family needed.  None of us could be who we are today without the other.

Our lives have been changed, but better than we ever imagined. Our house is louder, we have more messes, and there are a lot more temper tantrums (though Andy might argue this last point in regards to me), but it is also filled with more joy, laughter, and love.  

I thank everyone that was a part of our journey, our family, our friends, the social workers, the baby home staff and caretakers.  I also thank Owen and my wonderful husband, best friend, and partner Andy, for without them, this journey would not have been as incredible as it has been.  I am looking forward to the next 6 months and beyond to see what the future holds for us. I love my 2 crazy, ornary, and loving boys!