Thursday, June 18, 2009

Special Visitors

We have been very busy lately. Last night Eric and Becky Pitman came from St. Louis to visit with us over night before making their way to Indiana. It was so great to see them. We met them on our first trip to Russia in December. It was great to see that their 3 children are doing so well. They are pretty much speaking English exclusively. Eric and Becky were able to assure us that things do progress. They felt that at about 3 ½ months was a turning point for them. Max, Oliva, and AJ even communicated with Blake in English. So I guess it won’t be long and we will understand more of what Blake is saying. We are thankful to have met such great people through our journey!

Here is a group shot of the kids: AJ, Olivia, Blake, Madison, Brady, and Max


We went to a stuff-a-tiger workshop at the library


Blake petting a leopard cub.


VBS crew. My niece Alexis and nephew Trevor with Brady, Madison, and Blake.

4 comments:

Amy said...

Great visitors!! Good to see pics... I want to pet the baby leopard!!!!

Joel and Clarion said...

Very cool that the Pitmans were able to hang with you guys! I'd say that 3 1/2 months is about right. Slav started school soon after that point and was definitely speaking English quite well. It's fun to go back and watch videos from the time with your child(ren) in Russia. What a difference! Blessings!

Clarese said...

How amazing to share a connection like that with another family. That is wonderful :)

Kim said...

Aww that is so great! Adoption friends are the BEST!