Thursday, September 16, 2010

4 Years Ago I Held Them For the First Time

I like to write and I like to record and I hope that my children enjoy it some day. Speaking of which...4 years ago yesterday, I held my oldest two babies for the very first time. I'm getting a little choked up just thinking about it - it was the fulfillment of a dream, the answer to many prayers, and the end of a difficult and emotional journey. What a blessed addition they have been to our family. Miles and miles separated us and God brought us together forever. I'm so thankful. Looking through the photos of our amazing month plus stay in Kazakhstan make it even harder to believe how much time has passed. I can't stop the waterworks. It's the most wonderful thing ever - knowing that these beautiful boys are ours - forever - our sons.

We are a family.

9 comments:

lisa said...

Alaina.... They are so beautiful and such lucky boys to have such a great family! Lisa

Andrea said...

You have a beautiful family. I totally understand - I cannot even mention my trips to Kazakhstan without bursting into tears. Our series of first year anniversaries have started and I have been a mess the whole time! Happy Meetcha day!

Thad and Ann said...

Awww, they have grown so much! Such sweet boys!

Carrie, Rich and the Kids said...

So sweet. What great memories. They are so cute then and so handsome now. Love your family photo.

Gretchen said...

Happy Meetcha Day! What sweet pictures. It was meant to be. :)

Heather L. said...

Can't believe it's been four years already!!! That is such a great family picture.

Sandy and Rob said...

beautiful. yay!

we really need to meet you guys in person sometime...that would be really special! maybe next summer when we have our little guy. :-)

Brooke said...

Wow! Has it been 4 years? What a beautiful family you make :)

Amy K said...

Look how little they are! These four years have flown by haven't they?