I'm not Ianna, but loved seeing your adoption story in photos. What a special gift that Lydia and Levi were there for the process of adopting their baby brother. You have a beautiful family and a very generous spirit!

Thank you natal. We have been blessed beyond measure.

Just for kicks here's the three of them:

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And here we all are in Nov. at his readoption with the judge:

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Great pics! The sweaters are gorgeous! Did you make them?

Thanks natal, you're very kind. I did make the sweaters, they were the kids' Christmas sweaters this past year. It's a bit hard to tell, but there are owls all around the yoke.

I'm late in seeing this. I've not visited the conversations forum for some time. What a beautiful family you have! You are blessed to have had this chance. I realize it must have been a stressful adjustment at first -- It is never easy to adjust to a child who grew up in an differnt environment altogether. Please don't feel guilty if you didn't get that instantaneous bonding feeling. That rarely happens. In reality it is an adjustment for all parties. Now that he has a mom and dad and siblings to adjust to, he will come to adapt to your ways and eventually as you describe, you will find your rhythm. I can say this because I am from a Third World country and there are a few families I know who adopted children and there's always that period of having to adjust to each other. God Bless. Thanks for sharing your story and photos. (really good looking kids you have!).

How could you not fall for Isaiah face! Oh, my goodness, what a cutie pie!! You have the most beautiful family, congratulations!!

Thanks so much. They are beautiful kids, if I may say so! :o)

I love, love, love reading such happy news-you have three absolutely beautiful children! Thanks for sharing the pictures and stories.

Looking at your pictures you can see what a very special and loving family you have. Wishing you the very best in the years to come.

Annette