Today marks 4 weeks of having Inna HOME!!!

Over the past four weeks we have seen Inna grow so much emotionally, physically, and socially.  We are excited to finally have her home in our arms and a part of our family.  God has blessed us richly in so many ways and we can't get over just how much He has perfectly arranged for our family to be together!

Here are a few days of pictures smushed together into one long blog:)  There are a few miscellaneous pictures in here and some of our trip to Deanna Rose Farm, Todd's work baby shower, and a gathering we had with Todd's friends from childhood.  More pictures coming soon!!

Inna seeing if Obi will talk on the phone...he is such a gentle giant!!

Just taking a closer look:) 

Last week we went to Deanna Rose Farm with some friends.  Inna sportin' her shades:)

Look Mom, a cow!!!

Baby calfs nearby as we waited to see the cow milked.

Inna loved the tractor but her little legs couldn't reach the pedals so Momma pushed her around the track. 

Down the long slide...so fun!





Jean and the gang planned a "Welcome Home" party for Inna at Todd's work.  We had about 30 guests and Inna really got out of her shell after a few minutes!

The spread:)  This was Inna's first piece of cake...in America anyway!  You guessed it...she loved it!!

Daddy and Inna opening up some gifts!

Inna loved her bubbles while opening up some more gifts.  We had a wonderful time and were blessed with so many beautiful gifts!

At Zona Rosa outside the Smoke Stack after a yummy dinner with "the gang".  Todd has known some of these guys since he was 5 years old...that's a LONG time:)

Such cute smiles!

More cute smiles!  Little Parker was adopted from the U.S. in December. 

"Silly picture"

Inna and her friend Mitchell.

It's hard to say goodbye...

This little "baby" has been in my life since I met Todd over 5 years ago.  He is a spit-fire dog with tons of energy!  My Nana says he should be a circus dog because he's so fast and can jump very high!  He loves to cuddle, wrap himself in blankets, and follow his favorite person...me:)  He is a true love-bug and I will miss him so much!  Our favorite times together are at night.  He cuddles right next to me and keeps me warm at night.  Tonight and for many more nights, I'm going to miss my little Indy.  Dogs are such wonderful creatures and I'm so thankful God created them.  They love you no matter what and are faithful to the end.  We still have our big Obi who is our "gentle giant".  Inna has already taken his temperature, checked his heartbeat, and let him answer her phone.  She loves him and he is still curious about her:)

Indy, named after Henry Jones Jr. of the infamous Indiana Jones movies, has found a new home today.  His new owners already love him and he is playing with their female dog and loving all the attention.  They even called us to tell us how he was adjusting, which was so nice and compassionate.  Indy will be loved and treated well and he will even get to sleep on the bed (I'm glad because I know he loves that so much:)  

Indy has not adjusted well to our little Inna and we suspected this from the beginning.  He is a jealous little thing and we have been trying to find a home for him since December.  Indy was a rescue dog and you can see the scars of his abuse, which adds to his complex personality and dominant personality.  I love him so much but I know this is best for him and for our family.  Here are some pictures of my furry little friend.

Weekend fun!

 


 Some students came to visit Inna from Lee's Summit and they brought so many sweet gifts and lots of love.  It was so great to see these girls and their families!!

They brought some fun toys and WOW!  Inna LOVES her new kitchen set!! 

This kitchen set talks to you...the pots boil, the phone rings, and you can hear water coming out of the faucet!  So cool!

It's hard to tear her away from her new toy...mama's little baker:)

Visit to Children's Mercy for a check up...she was all smiles!

Daddy and Inna making silly faces:)

Inna knew exactly what each medical instrument was used for...and she wasn't scared.

Ok...all smiles until the blood:(  She fell asleep in the car within two minutes.  Too bad she didn't sleep all the way home to her bed.

Inna's new-found love for water and a birthday party for a friend! 

She didn't get in the pool, but she loved to splash and play.

We went out with some friends for frozen yogurt at Orange Leaf in Olathe.  Yum yum!

AND...we have success and smiles in the bathtub!  Yay:)

Slippery when wet!

I can't wait until her hair is longer so this "alfalfa sprout" can be bigger!

This is what happens when Mama makes lunch and Daddy is in charge of watching Inna.  She become a Smurf!:)  Well, Daddy was on the phone and didn't know Mama gave Inna a marker.  Oops!  Thank goodness for baby wipes and washable markers:) 

Finally...some pictures!!

Here are some pictures of Inna in Ukraine and in the USA!

The day after we left for the 10 day waiting period Inna fell on a bench and needed 5 stiches:(   

Inna with her friends at the orphanage in little bonnets!

International Children's Day at the orphange...a large celebration!

Inna ate a HUGE red cookie with her toy monkey that volunteers gave her.

Inna with Landon!  She loves Landon and looks at his picture every day:)

The morning before the long flight home.

Landon sportin' his Ukrainian gear for the flight back to the USA!

One of the only moments Inna was happy on the flight.  Todd said she cried 6 of the 8 hours on the long flight home...:(:(

When we got home some friends had planned a shower for us!  Thank you Jess, Deb, Nicole, and Leah!!  We are so blessed!



Todd and Inna stayed for the festivities! 



Our first mac and cheese experience...

...she didn't really like it too much!

Inna LOVES her new doctor kit.  Thanks Jody and Hershel!!

Inna likes Mama's shoes...and Daddy dressed her today since it was Father's Day.  Don't worry...she really is a Tiger fan!!:)

We watched Daddy play sand volleyball on Sunday night.

Playing in the sand at the volleyball courts!

Playing with Grayson with her doctor kit...she loves it!

We had our first outing to Kohls and Inna got her first pair of gym shoes and some jewelry.  Gotta love Kohl's Cash!

Inna used her doctor kit box as a bathtub...so cute!

Rub-a-dub-dub!

Inna seemed to like the pool a little...

Cute little toes:)

Daddy splashing the water!

She loved the splashing!

Inna discovered the water on her feet would make footprints!  haha

Time for bathtime and bedtime!  What a fun day!:)