Who would have thought that the girl who hadn't been given a bath for the past 2 1/2yrs. and totally disliked her bath experiences this past week, would take to the pool like a fish???
She needed very little encouragement to jump right on in!
Let me go under Mommy! (Not yet--although she tried a few times and ended up drinking her fair share of pool water! )
This girl is always ready for some snuggle time!
She loves splashing but hasn't totally figured out why the water keeps hitting her in the face!
Everybody wants to get their hands on Nadia in the pool.
"May I have a tall glass of lemonade please?"
Just the girls (we miss you Jessica!)
Ah, yes...this is the life!
Jim remarked this morning that we've had Nadia as an official member of our family for one full week as of today! What a difference a week makes. She is starting to recognize us as her family and comes to us when she needs comfort or a hug. She giggles when she sees Jim opening his arms to her, and when she cries, she always has someone to respond to her needs. Having a family is a pretty good deal!!!
Wish we were there to join you!!! Not much longer to see you!! Nadia seems to be settling right into her new life!
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I love these pictures! My mom was just here and I showed them to her....adoption and saving these kids is so close to my heart, it's hard to put into words how wonderful it is to see Nadia at home (well, almost) with her family that loves her!
ReplyDeleteTruly a beautiful thing. Welcome Home!
She fits right in with her 'fish' cousins!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like she loves the pool!! Miss you too guys too!! I wish I was there swimming in nonna and grandpop's pool with you girls!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog yesterday and read the entire thing! I love your story about finding little Nadia. We are in the process of adopting a little boy from Hong Kong with Ds so reading your blog makes me anticipate our "gotcha day" even more! Our "beast" has been over there since May 17th and we hope to travel by January. (It is a little longer of a process with HK.) Anyway - the best of luck to you and your sweet family. I look forward to future postings. :)
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Nadia looks like she is having a great time being a Ferguson! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOk, start the photo album! All these wonderful pics of the new Ferguson Clan!
ReplyDeleteAaaahhhh---can we come and swim too???? It's HOT down here :)
ReplyDeleteThe pics are too beautiful for words, my friend. What a huge difference a week can make.
When do I get to hug you in person????
As the bloggers mentioned above, Nadia seems to fit right in with the Ferguson clan. So happy to see you surrounded by your family and celebrating Nadia. Please let me know when me and Bella can come meet her! We have something for her:)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that picture of her snuggling you in the pool! What a sweetheart! Love seeing ya'll having so much fun together.
ReplyDeletePerfect fit, but of course, God already knew that didn't He?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! She looks so happy and content in your arms, how precious.
ReplyDeleteThe kids really loved all the pool pictures. We need to have a park date/ pool date. We'll have an excuse to sit at the baby pool again! : )
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Oh, isn't she just the cutest thing in her little bathing suit!
ReplyDeleteYep. Having a family is a pretty good deal. (Having your family is like winning the lottery.) Thanks for sharing these sweet pics!
Much Love,
Kathie
It does a heart very good to see the LOVE!! Can't wait to be home. Congratulations!
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