Thursday, May 22, 2008

Family pictures!

We finally had our family pictures taken! My friend and co-worker Teri came over to our house to shoot our first ever professional pictures as a family of 5! She did an amazing job, and we spent all weekend trying to choose the best ones out of 140 images she took! Teri, thank you VERY MUCH!

And this Saturday we are leaving for a much needed weeklong vacation to Cancun! The girls will be staying with Grandma, and I miss them already, but I can’t wait to spend the week at the ocean...











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46 comments:

  1. LeslieMay 22, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    These are GORGEOUS!!! Enjoy your weekend!

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  2. Tina in CTMay 22, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful family and pictures. It'll be difficult for you to decide on which ones you want to buy or enlarge.

    Have a wonderful vacation with your husband!

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  3. AdoptaMamaMay 22, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Love them all.

    Have a wonderful vacation. :)

    ~Patti

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  4. ShelleyMay 22, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    What a beautiful family! These are all great!

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  5. ElliMay 22, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    Какие детки замечательные!
    You have very beautiful family!

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  6. rachelMay 22, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    what beautiful pictures of your family!!!!

    i love your lilacs... i grew up with a lilac bush outside of my bedroom window in michigan. we don't have the lovely scent here in california, which i miss.

    enjoy your well deserved vacation... safe travels!!

    rachel

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  7. RachaelMay 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful pictures!

    Enjoy your trip. Sounds wonderful.

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  8. TamiMay 22, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!! Enjoy your vacation! :)

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  9. JoannMay 22, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    What a beautiful family, you are truly blessed.

    Enjoy the ocean

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  10. ArtworkByRuthMay 22, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    How beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Our FamilyMay 22, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    Absolutely lovely pictures! Have fun in Cancun - I'm so jealous...

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  12. Kathy and MattMay 22, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    They are all beautiful! I can only imagine how difficult it is to pick out a few from so many good shots. What a good looking family!

    I hope your vacation is fantastic! Enjoy every minute in the sun!!!

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  13. AnonymousMay 22, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    I love your family pictures! We still need to get this done for our family. Thanks for the motivation:-) Have fun in Mexico!
    Kelly

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  14. Chris and VirginiaMay 22, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    As I've said before, you have a very beautiful family. Victoria has such a beautiful smile, so much of it is in her eyes. I still say Raisa has a beautiful open mouth smile. I've only seen two with all your pictures and both are VERY nice. I guess it's because she's smiling with her whole face. Thank you so much for sharing those pictures with us.

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  15. Chris and VirginiaMay 22, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    OK, 3 of Raisa. Somehow I missed the Mothers day one which I saw previously.

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  16. RobbMay 23, 2008 at 12:04 AM

    Hi Oleg and Nataliya,

    The pictures turned out great. So nice to have family pictures taken. Enjoy the upcoming holiday!

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  17. Melissa E.May 24, 2008 at 7:20 PM

    Gorgeous is the word!
    Have a great get-away!

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  18. Phil and RobinMay 24, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    krasivo! What a beautiful family!

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  19. AnnieMay 25, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    Tremendous photos! Thank you for sharing them.

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  20. MoscowMomMay 25, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    Those are so, so beautiful!!! I loved seeing them!! Have a super vacation!!!

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  21. UnknownMay 25, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    These pictures are amazing. You look awesome together. I hope you are enjoy your vacation.

    You are cute family.

    Have a good day!

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  22. Mike & TaraMay 25, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful pictures!! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Debora HoffmannMay 25, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    Gorgeous pictures of a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing with us!

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  24. adopting2fromUkraineMay 28, 2008 at 12:19 AM

    Beautiful pictures! It looks like both girls love their big brother:)

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  25. AshleyMay 28, 2008 at 12:55 AM

    BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!! And what a wonderful friend for coming over and doing this for you! :)

    Have fun in Cancun! :)

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  26. adoptedthreeJune 8, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family!

    Have a great time in Cancun- I am jealous sounds like fun.

    Natalyia when you return please email me at boomerseyler@yahoo.com
    I have a favor to ask.

    THanks
    Leanna

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  27. Jim H.June 13, 2008 at 10:27 AM

    Wow! It's hard to believe that a year's gone by since we all became blog friends.

    Your family looks like an adoption poster!

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  28. Tina in CTJune 17, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    How was Cancun? We are waiting for a blog (with pictures) about it?

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  29. caraJune 18, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful pictures and a wonderful family! We finally heard some good news---check it out Cara
    www.norbycjukraineangel.blogspot.com

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  30. Melissa E.July 1, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    Miss you! I hope you are all doing all right?

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  31. LeslieJuly 1, 2008 at 9:15 PM

    Where are you??? I'm going through withdrawals!

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  32. UnknownJuly 4, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    Hey guys.
    Happy 4th to you all.

    Enjoy your summer.

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  33. LindahJuly 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    Nice pictures

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  34. ArtworkByRuthJuly 30, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    Checking in again and begging for an update. Or at least post your email addy on your profile LOL!
    Hope things are going well!

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  35. Tina in CTAugust 2, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    I keep checking in hoping for an update. Miss your blogging and pictures.

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  36. AnnieAugust 2, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    I second that!

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  37. junglemamaAugust 13, 2008 at 1:10 AM

    How are you doing? I miss you. :)

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  38. TamiAugust 26, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    Hey there! Hope you're doing well. Miss you! Come by and say hi! :)

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  39. Chris and VirginiaOctober 14, 2008 at 6:45 AM

    We too check periodically to see if there are any updates. We thank you for taking us on your journey and hope all is well with you and yours.

    God bless

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  40. junglemamaOctober 20, 2008 at 1:34 AM

    Hey girl, how ya doing? I saw your comment on the Cunningham's blog and wanted tos top by and say hi. Miss ya!

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  41. ArtworkByRuthNovember 2, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    Welcome back! We have been submitted to the SDA to return for the girl we met during our last adoption, just waiting for approval and travel dates! Email me and I will add you to our private blog!

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  42. TamiNovember 3, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    I was so glad to see your comment on my blog this morning!!! Drop me an email and let me know how you're doing. I miss my Odessa buddy. ;>)

    six sunflower seeds at gmail dot com

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  43. Chris and VirginiaNovember 5, 2008 at 5:45 AM

    Glad to see you're back.

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  44. Melissa E.November 5, 2008 at 9:02 AM

    I saw your comment on my blog. I've missed you! Does this mean you are getting ready to post something here again?!
    I hope things are going well in your family.

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  45. Tina in CTNovember 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM

    Miss your blog!

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  46. Zack, Jenn and WilliamJanuary 5, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Miss your blog updates, hope things are going well for all of you!!

    Jennifer

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