Sunday, July 25, 2010

GOTCHA DAY!!!!!

We have her! All is well so far. She definitely understood what was happening today. The staff at the orphanage had prepared her well. They told me that when ever they would ask her something she would say "It's OK because my mama says it's OK!" Cracked me up! Here are some pictures from her big day!

Here are all of our gifts to the orphanage and our stuff for Oksana:

Changing into her new clothes:

Ready to Go!

Telling the orphanage workers "Paka!" They were SO excited and a big crowd of them hung around until we left:

All of the kids combs. Oksana's is the yellow one:

Oksana's bed is the little one in the corner:

Leaving the gate of the orphanage for the last time!:

She had to hold onto one of each of our hands the whole time. She did great in the car and would look up at us and smile:

Checking out her new books at the apartment:

She climbed up on the bed right away and started arranging the pillows while she laughed hysterically. Then she plopped down to check out her comfy new spot:

12 comments:

Stratton Family said...

OHHHHH it's happened it's really happened. OH I can't even hold the tears back watching Oksana how in the world will I do this for Ivanna!!! The picture of her in the car holding both of your hands is the absolute GREATEST to me!! That little girl was READY to go!! Congrats to infinity and beyond!!

Anna said...

Congratulations on finally having your sweet daughter with you. She looks so happy. I wish you all the best :)

Friends & Family said...

The greatest moment I've had in a long time! I now have a granddaughter too! This is way beyond how I thought I'd react.

Dove Familie said...

So happy to see her in beautiful clothes, outside of the orphanage walls. Praying blessings on your last few days there, and on your journey home.

ZJW&D

Heather said...

thanks for sharing this, so happy and sweet! praying for her (and your) adjustments!

Julia said...

Wow! Her joy is evident in the pictures. She is an orphan no longer!

Heather S. said...

Love all the pictures!! I will be praying for you as you travel home and you adjust to life together!!

TUC said...

yay! Congrats! She looks so beautiful in that dress and those sweet socks. Can't wait to follow in your footsteps, literally!!!

Charissa said...

:) She is beautiful. So happy to be loved at last.

Kris said...

Congrats! How so very exciting! Love the picture of her all comfy in the big bed (what a tiny one she had at the orphanage!)

Patty said...

God bless your family - and many, many thanks for sharing your lives with all of us readers!

Pat in St. Peters

Ellen Stumbo said...

Love the pics! My favorite picture is the one of you all holding hands!