We are home!

We finally arrived home on Thursday afternoon and we are SO happy to be here! Going into their room for the first time and seeing THEIR personal things was like Christmas. I cried at their reactions and feel so blessed to finally have them here. Our lives have been hectic, but the girls are adjusting well! We are working through the newness and, of course, there have been some issues. But they have come so far!

My sisters and their families hosted a coming home party and the girls REALLY enjoyed meeting and playing with their cousins. It's all so overwhelming right now.

They watched their brother play football on Friday night. It was SO exciting! He has gotten MVP for both games and I am SO proud. He is leading GISA in tackles! K didn't take her eyes off of him and cheered with her pompoms all night! A, too, loved her pompoms and eventually, they will understand football better than I do.

Sunday was their first day at Sunday School and church and they're frustrated about not understanding. But in time that will come. They enjoyed meeting other children their age.

On Monday, they started gymnastics and now want to go everyday! After class, both coaches asked if they had ever taken gymnastics and were impressed with their abilities. Of course, I was beaming with pride!

Tuesday and Wednesday will be full of appointments (dental, medical, haircuts, etc) and they will be getting ready for school soon. They have met some Russian-speaking friends who have made them feel so comfortable. Thanks to M who explained so many things that they couldn't understand from my broken Russian. These conversations have made the world of difference!

I am tired, busy, overwhelmed, loved, blessed, thankful, excited and going through millions of other emotions! I cannot thank you enough for your encouragement, comments, prayers, and thoughts. In time, I will post pictures and comments from my journal about our ten days, the trip home, and our lives as we adjust.