Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Happy 5th Birthday, Victoria!

Our youngest daughter turns 5 today! It feels like only yesterday I was pregnant and everybody was wondering what we are thinking having a baby when we have a 14-year old son! And we had to explain that no, it wasn’t an accident, and yes, it was planned :) But the most hilarious comment came from one of my Ukrainian friends from Odessa: “How cool that you’ve decided to have a baby at your old age!” Who would guess that it wasn’t our last baby and 5 years later we would become the parents of three? Though Victoria is still keeping her “baby of the family” status :)

A day before:

7 days old:

5 months old

12 months old - with boyfriend Josh:

First dance recital:

Gymnastics: a perfect bridge!

Halloween with Alex:


Our soccer player:
A big 5-year old!

16 comments:

Kathy and Matt said...

Happy Birthday to Victoria!
Isn't this a fun age? I love the pictures of her through the years. She's a beautiful little girl. It's great that you are both home to celebrate with her! Enjoy the day!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday, Victoria! You are going to be a GREAT little sister to Raisa (Rachel)! Enjoy your day and eat some cake and ice cream for me, ok?

Debora Hoffmann said...

С днем рождения, Victoria! I hope you have a great fifth birthday celebration! A friend of ours just turned 5. What an exciting time!

(Да, Nataliya, I looked up how to say "Happy Birthday" in Russian, but I know how to pronounce it...I think! :-) I love the pictures of Victoria as she grows. She is beautiful and such a precious addition to your family. I'm sure she and Raya will have such fun together!)

Tina in CT said...

The picture of her in her bouncy seat smiling at her brother as he looks down on her says it all. What a beautiful picture!

Happy birthday to Victoria.

All three of your children are gorgeous!

Jim H. said...

Happy Birthday Victoria! Your family is so beautiful, and soon to become more so!

Tonya said...

She is a darling, beautiful little gilr. What a blessing!

Chris and Virginia said...

Happy Birthday Victoria.

She is such a sweet little girl. And soon you'll be five, what a blessing.

I'm thinking that these next few weeks are going to drag along 'till you return with Raya.

MoscowMom said...

Happy Birthday! I *love* the picture of Alex leaning over her when she was still a baby! Your whole family is so beautiful--that you're such good people on the inside shines through.

Thanks for the updates--this one and the previous one :-)

What did you do for her birthday?

Anonymous said...

You have such GORGEOUS kids! I hope I can meet you and them sometime when we're visiting Steve's family in Rochester.

How 'bout the news about Tami!!!! I'm so excited. So glad to know she's going to Odessa. I'll bet you'll be able to give her tons of advice.

Drew and Rita said...

Happy Birthday, Victoria!
What a beautiful family you have. How blessed you are. Rita

liesel said...

When will you be making your second trip to Ukraine? Looking forward to seeing your sweetie pie home with her family!

adoptedthree said...

Sweet pics and happy 5th birthday Victoria!

Ashley said...

HAPPY BIRHDAY TO VICTORIA!!! I love all of the pictures. She is so sweet. You are so blessed.

Jim H. said...
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junglemama said...

Happy birthday Victoria! How much she has changed over the past five years!

Annie said...

What a darling little girl! And - hey! - we became parents of a five year old when our oldest son was 20! It's a lot of fun!