One Interesting Journey: Pictures!

08 December, 2008

Pictures!

Ignore the hot, sweaty woman on the left...HERE SHE IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here is our Mattea Olena!

14 comments:

LIN08 December, 2008 12:32
She is a delicate beauty, and so happy on Mommy's lap. Congratulations!! Lin
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ArtworkByRuth08 December, 2008 12:34
What pure joy on her face! Still crying the happy tears for you and her! HUGS!
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Shelley08 December, 2008 12:54
What a beauty! Congratulations! Fingers crossed for a fast court date!
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amyl408 December, 2008 13:16
She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! And look at the big smile she has for her Mommy and Daddy! Congratulations!!
Amy
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Anonymous08 December, 2008 13:24
Congratulations Lou and Stew! She is absolutely precious. I am so happy this day has finally come for you. What an exciting time for you all! Thank You for keeping up on your blog during your travels. We can't wait to do this same trip soon ourselves. I will keep watching for more good news as the days go by. Enjoy your time together. You are truly blessed. Have fun! Please give our sweet boy a hug and a kiss for us. I hope he enjoys his new teddy bear. I can't wait to see more pictures, keep them coming. :)
Talk to you soon.
Blessings,
Meghan
www.thenewdickinsonfamily.com
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Andrea Roberts08 December, 2008 17:04
Oh Lou, she is just darling!! Isn't it amazing what a little attention will do to garner a smile?? Wish our facilitators would jump up and down like monkeys when taking photos!---Andrea Roberts, Reece's Rainbow Down Syndrome Adoption Ministry
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Sheila08 December, 2008 19:58
Sorry to disagree but that smile only appears for their Mama and Daddy - she never smiled when we met her in spite of our attempts to get her to - she was sweet and gentle but no smile. I am so happy that she has found her family at last!
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Stephanie @ Ralphcrew08 December, 2008 21:34
Oh she looks great! Just beautiful. Can't wait to hear more...
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Dolores08 December, 2008 23:55
What a sweetie and such beautiful eyes! I'm so happy for you all!
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orphans4me09 December, 2008 01:06
Lou, I am loving that smile. This is a wonderful post. I am guessing they must be keeping the orphanage pretty warm?
Joy
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Rita Andrews09 December, 2008 06:37
LOU
She is beautiful and the smilie is the BEST! HEr eyes and smile look like they light up the room! Im praying for a quick turn around with the papers and you get to continue onward during the 10 day wait. HAVE FUN and enjoy your time in country~

Rita RR
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Kelly09 December, 2008 10:11
What an adorable girl!! Can't wait 'till you get her home!!!
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liesel09 December, 2008 10:39
What a precious child. I'm so glad you found each other.
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Audrey09 December, 2008 11:08
She is so darling!! So happy for your family!
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