The Verdict Is In!

Our "almost complete" family! 

The verdict is in and we are to officially become the parents of a handsome blonde haired, blue-eyed boy and a sweet and beautiful little brown-haired, brown-eyed girl in 30 days from now; which is when we will return to Stavropol Russia to bring them home! Of course we wish we could have brought them home with us today, but there is now a mandatory 30 day waiting period. This allows the appeals period to end before we leave the country. We were however able to see the kids today for one last time before we travel home and begin preparing for our final trip back to bring them home for good. Although they wanted to just come home with us today too, Denis understood when we explained they would have to wait just a little bit longer. Vika was quite a bit upset however. Hopefully Denis will be able to help his little sister understand. It just took so long for us to make it back this time, to her I think it seems like forever! We are very happy and relieved to say the hardest part is now over on this side. We are grateful to God and to everyone who helped us through this process so far. We begin our travel home tomorrow. Lots to do when we return to prepare for the big day when the children arrive home in Texas! :)