Monday, May 2, 2011

Update Photos...

...and they're smiling!!!!

Despite our best efforts, Geoff and I were unable to coax a smile out of our little Seth Asrat while we were with him in February (though we got quite a few from his little sister).  In addition, none of the photos we've received of the kids so far have captured their smiles.  So imagine our delight to receive these beauties!!







28 comments:

  1. Perfection!!! Oh, I am just so happy they are both smiling for you! Such beauties...

    L

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  2. Thanks Laura...it was thrilling to see the smiles...especially from him!

    Ruth

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  3. They are simply adorable!! So special to see them both smiling!

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  4. What beautiful pictures Ruth! Very comforting for a mother`s heart!

    Tracey

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  5. They both have great smiles!!! We couldn't coax one out of our daughter when we were there either.

    Steph :-)

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  6. Woohoo!! What smiles! They are adorable, Ruth! Just think, it's almost over and they'll be home with you in just a little while.

    How wonderful!

    Michelle

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  7. Beautiful!!!! They both look so happy and healthy.
    Debbie

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  8. Brought tears to my eyes, Ruth! Such beautiful children you have!!!

    Claire

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  9. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh

    Ruth they are more than perfect and the smiles lifted me up when I needed it the most ,

    I am so so so so excited that you are in your final countdown. These days must feel so long !!!!!

    I am amazed at how much more they look alike with the smiles , I am so looking forward to the photo with you all together smiles to match.

    You made my week , Thanks so much for sharing.
    Shannon

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  10. They are so beautiful!! Isn't it an awesome feeling to see them smiling?

    Alicia

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  11. Sweet pictures! Your children are beautiful...love that their eyes are smiling too!

    Kelly

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  12. So cute! What a good way to start off the week!

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  13. My goodness they are adorable. I am so very happy for you all!

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  14. Thanks everyone! I can't stop looking at them.

    AAAAHHHHH...I can't believe they're my kids!

    Blessings,

    Ruth

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  15. Ruth,
    They are GORGEOUS!!! Your daughters smile is stunning, and your son looks so very sweet!

    Flora

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  16. Beautiful kids and beautiful smiles. Thanks for sharing the pics!

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  17. Beautiful. We never saw a smile from either of our kids on any of their pictures. Your son looks like a pile of energy and your daughter is charming! Can't wait to see them with their other brother!

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  18. Wow ! it wonderful to see them smile.

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  19. Seeing these photos is a reminder how wonderful the end result of this process is - so happy for you Ruth! They are beautiful.

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  20. wow those are great. brings back memories for sure. can't wait to see them with their sweet brother, congrats

    sk

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  21. Ruth,
    These are not even my kids...yet I enjoy looking at their pictures everyday..ok sometimes more then that. You have been such a motivation for our family ruth. Thank you. Carolyn from Cornwall

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  22. Hi Ruth, I couldnt figure out from your blog how to email you privatly so I will keep this short. I just wanted to tell you that I believe I saw your daughter when we were in E for our court date, were they in KVI Adama at the end of Feb? Were were there with another couple (I believe she sits on the Imagine BOD) Anyways I saw her pointing at a girl and said, "that's Ruth's girl" She wsa adorable and looks just like the picture you have on your blog. I could be wrong. Anyways, just wanted to share that with you if it was her and that she looked so happy. Melissa

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  23. Melissa - thanks for your comment about seeing her!!!! HOw awesome is that. Yes, it would have been her, if you were there at the same time as Lianne...because I know Lianne saw her too. I'm so glad to hear that she seemed happy. Thanks so much for letting me know!!!!!!

    And thank you all for your comments. I'll be writing more soon...just terribly busy at the moment.

    Blessings,

    Ruth

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  24. Hi Ruth. I read your into on For The Love Of My Kids yahoo group. I joined recently. Your children are beautiful and I am excited to follow your journey to bring your youngest two home. Adoption stories just stir my heart! :)

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