Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Ava's first steps....

...and the reason why we recommend that our guests bring their ear plugs.

27 comments:

  1. What a beautiful, happy girl! She looks so proud of herself =)
    Kirsten

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  2. That has me all teary eyed. She has come such a long way from that fragile little one that I saw in a crib in Ukraine. Her smile at the end is just priceless!
    Great job Ava!!!!

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  3. Beautiful! And I just love the enthusiastic support from Ava's siblings!

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  4. Way to go Ava. Way to go Cheering Squad, too. How precious was that look on her face!

    Jan

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  5. She has a lot of good cheerleaders, this always helps.

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  6. I love it!!!!!!!! Your family is awesome. Way to GO Ava!!!!!

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  7. I wanted to cheer loudly with them! What an amazing growth that sweet girl has seen since becoming an Urban! I love it!!

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  8. My husband and I both just watched that and got teary eyed. WTG Ava!! This clip also makes me want more kids...I think the cheering from her siblings and the hugs were better than the steps!! I want another child, now! LOL!

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  9. Oh my goodness, what a precious moment!!! I have chills all over. Such a beautiful sight.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  10. *smile*

    That is so awesome! And so is your ginormous fireplace! LOL!

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  11. P.S. There were 'better' videos I could have posted, but I particularly loved the big grin on her face in this one, and how happy and proud she looked in her daddy's arms.... :)

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  12. Yay for Ava!!! So proud of her - what an awesome achievement! I love the sibling cheerleader squad :-)

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  13. That was AWESOME!!!! I was cheering right along (and just as loudly) as everyone else!! The last time I physically saw Ava, she was lying in a crib in Ukraine. To see her now, walking and GLOWING with the love of your family is truly one of life's most rewarding experiences! WAY TO GO AVA!!!

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  14. What a blessing! Her walking, her siblings cheering for her, and her proud daddy. Cried this time too...

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  15. Awesome!! What a cheering section too:)

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  16. That brought a much needed smile to my face! Thank you.

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  17. What an amazing little girl! And you gotta love the support she gets from all of her family, too :) WAY TO GO AVA!!

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  18. matted hair, skin and bones, vacant eyes, chicken pocks...just look at the beautiful insides of the gift you received 2 years ago. I am so proud of her, and of you for trusting your love and Gods will. I love you guys.

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  19. How Sweet!!! I've got tears in my eyes! Way to go Ava!

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  20. So awesome Ava! Keep up the great work. Before you know it, you will be running faster than you ever imagined!

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  21. This shows so much amazing love and how love alone of course with God does miracles! God Bless your home

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  22. I love it, thanks for sharing the video with us!

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  23. That was awesome Charissa!! It made me cry!! Good job AVA!!!

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  24. Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. Oh. My. Goodness.

    I'm coming for a visit.

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  25. Oh my goodness! Remember when we were so excited she could hold a spoon for just a few seconds? How amazing!! I miss you and your LOUD family very much. I miss sharing in Ava's progress first hand. But mostly I am so glad to see her continue to grow and reach new milestones with her forever family cheering her on!

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