You'd better eat something salty to counteract all the
sweetness you are about to encounter!
Super Silly
Toddler Talk Translation:
"Dike it" = I don't like it.
"Dum" = Come.
Mr. Giggles
Sweet music.
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Regina, Frank and Milan (Milo) at the Orphanage in Kazakhstan, May '08
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Four Months Home
Six months home
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FRANK AND REGINA'S JOURNEY INTO PARENTHOOD THROUGH ADOPTION
This site chronicles our experience of adopting a child from Aqtobe, Kazakhstan. We never thought we would want children, but we've learned to never say never! To start at the beginning click on "May 2007" in the blog archive and scroll to the bottom. Our two trips occurred in May and July 2008. We live in Charleston, SC, and can be contacted at regina(at)ruopoli.com. Enjoy!
Regina, Frank and Milan (Milo) at the Orphanage in Kazakhstan, May '08
Two Months Home
Four Months Home
Six months home
Flower power
Blog Archive
- May 2007 (1)
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- July 2007 (3)
- August 2007 (3)
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- November 2007 (11)
- December 2007 (6)
- January 2008 (7)
- February 2008 (6)
- March 2008 (8)
- April 2008 (11)
- May 2008 (12)
- June 2008 (5)
- July 2008 (18)
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Our Adoption Timeline
Apr 21, 2007 - Application sent to LMI
May 3, 2007 - Home Study Home Visit
Jun 4, 2007 - Agency Contract Signed / Sent
Jun 28, 2007 - Filed I-600A Form
Jun 12, 2007 - Home Study Complete
Jul 13, 2007 - Immigration Fingerprints
Jul 27, 2007 - Received I-171H
Jul 29, 2007 - FBI Fingerprints
Aug 20, 2007 - Received FBI Fingerprint Clearance
Aug 23, 2007 - Dossier Completed & Sent to Coordinator
Aug 31, 2007 - Dossier Sent for Apostilles by Coordinator
Sep 11-16, 2007 - Dossier in Final Review
Sep 17-Oct 5, 2007 - Dossier in Translation
Oct 5-Nov 7, 2007 - Dossier in Limbo, Waiting on Missing Info
Nov 8-Dec10, 2007 - Dossier at the Kaz Consulate
Dec 11, 2007- Feb 11, 2008 - Dossier at the MFA in Kaz
Feb 12-18, 2008 - Dossier Held for Region Search
Feb 19, 2008 - Assigned to Aqtobe
March 4, 2008 - Dossier at the MOE
May 8, 2008 - Received LOI!
May 14, 2008 - Received Visa/Left USA
May 16, 2008 – Meetcha Day
July 14, 2008 – Court Day
July 30, 2008 – Gotcha Day
August 19, 2008 – Touchdown USA
24 comments:
How sweet! I love it when they laugh so hard they can barely breathe. :)
Oh my goodness he is so cute. Even Addison is laughing and wants to watch them again!
That was just too cute! Audrey is already in bed so she hasn't seen this yet. I can't wait to show her tomorrow.
Eileen
It's good to see frank finally interacting with Milo. haha. which one loves the other one most. erlan and i have this same problem we showed erlan the video and then asked 'who is that'. he said 'you'[meaning me -erlan]. we had to explain milo. keep smiling ben
Love those giggles! Sweet Sweet interactions with Father and Son!
I can't wait to show this to Garrett—too cute. You've got a couple of real happy boys there, don't you.
I love the laugh - it's magical. And I REALLY love his attachment to his Dad - it makes my heart sing. He is a darling child!
Wait -- who is making who laugh here?!? Love it!
Still have no sound on my computer but I love all the smiles and giggles. Frank is a cutie pie too.
Where did those cheeks blossom from? Those are new. What a great smile Milo has! How did you edit the clips together? Lots of tickles!
I firmly believe that there is NOTHING in the world sweeter than the sound of a baby giggling. I don't care that Milo is 2 now, he's still your baby! Wonderful videos! He's always had an infectious laugh and it just keeps getting better. Thanks so much for sharing.
That is so sweet!
Aren't kids great?
Such a beautiful life!!! Super videos of a happy boy! Are you using your Flip here? I assume, if so, then still loving it?
Steph
I love those giggles. There is nothing like a giggling child. It's infectious. Frank is hysterical. Milo is just adorable and he brings such a smile to my face!
so adorable, loved to read the updates too. He is really blossoming...
He has a fantastic giggly voice!!! Those videos were fun! Thanks for sharing. He is really growing up in a hurry! Gena
What fun they are having.
Hello Regina and Franck, Milo is a splendid and very nice boy. We are very very happy to see you and read your blog and keep a contact with you. Kisses you (Tim, Brigitte, Robby)
Hey there....just checking for updates. :) I'm still working on our blog (posted photos today) but need to get a little more active on facebook & add more info.
Thinking of you guys!
Eileen
Hey regina, when I saw your blog name I thought it looked familiar.
I had it book marked way back when but somehow lost the password.
Milo is soo adorable!!
So I just read about your first meeting with Milo.
I am moved to tears by your candor. By sharing your story you will help future families as they travel and may have uncertainties upon their first meeting with a child. Milo's story may mean the difference between a child being united with his/her forever family!
Man, I needed to hear those giggles. What a beatiful life!
:)Christy
How cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just started looking at blogs again in the last couple of days. Getting my fix to see what's going on. It looks like you're done here and FB is it. But I tried. I've been behind in my blog and I finally posted a "catch-up" update. It felt good to do so I can document the changes in Audrey.
We've been busy and she's been sick. Also...problems with the mother-in-law. That's the first I've said anything anywhere but it weighs on me because it bothers Patrick.
Okay....I need to get coffee. Know that I'm thinking of you guys and hope you're doing well.
Eileen
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