Alexandra Grace MorningstarBorn April 12, 2007
Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Welcomed to the Morningstar Family February 17, 2009
And I ask Him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you'll be able to take in with all Christians the extravagant dimensions of Christ's love. Reach out and experience the breadth! Test its length! Plumb the depths! Rise to the heights! Live full lives, full in the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:18-19
Day 2 of court was easy peasy rice and cheesy. We just showed up; heard speeches from the doctor, social worker, and prosecutor; the judge read out the contents of our dossier and bada bing - we're parents!
We have updated many of our Kaz blog postings with photos of our amazing little girl. All postings with an asterisk in the title (*) have been updated, and you can check them out to see more photos of beautiful Alexandra (aka Sasha, Sashka, Shuri, Shurka, or my favorite nickname, Sanka). Enjoy them, she's a cutie!!!
GASP! HOORAY!!! God is sooooo good!!!! I'm sooooo excited for you guys! Congrats!!!! Many blessings to you as you bring this little one home! :)!!!
ReplyDelete~Cori
I stumbled upon your blog by hitting NEXT BLOG. It's fun to see what goes on in the lives of others and how very fantastic that you are parents! Congrats on the greatest joy, job, and gift there is...parenthood. All the best!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jamie and Steve!!! I've been following your blog religiously since you've been in K. I am so happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited that Sasha is YOURS!!!!
Can't wait for all the moments that come next....
You're great parents and such wonderful examples....I can just tell...
I'm beaming with happiness for you!
She is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
She is 2 days younger then Nicholas - same region....maybe they were born in the same hospital!!
Best wishes!
Darlene
She's beautiful!! And that is a fantastic picture of the three of you. Praise God for this amazing treasure!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteMelanie
yippie skippie!!! Congratulations Alexandra, momma, pappa, and big brothers. This is long awaited and so worth it all. I am so happy for ALL of you. WAHOOOOOO.... she's yours!
ReplyDeleteTracy
CONGRATS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been following your blog since we found out that we will be traveling to Karaganda to pick up our little one.
Congratulations! It's been so much fun to read of your adventures.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I love all the new pictures! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for your family!
She is so absolutely adorable, and this post brought tears to my eyes. What a lucky girl! What a lucky family! I can't wait to meet her.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm writing with tears in my eyes - congratulations!! She is adorable and the joy on all of your faces is such a wonderful sight! Wishing you all many, many blessings.
ReplyDeleteAnother proud Kaz mom!
She's beautiful! Congratulations!! Looking forward to seeing you all!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, YAY!!!! Tears in the eyes, happy for you!!! She's beautiful!!! And she looks like she is such a fun loving little girl! Big smiles!
ReplyDeleteSOOO happy for you. Congratulations!!!!!
What a treasure your family has found in Kazakhstan! Congratulations to you and your new daughter!
ReplyDeleteQuaintance
She is PRECIOUS! What a beautiful gift God has given you. Thanks for sharing all the additional photos - too cute! :)
ReplyDeleteLet the countdown to home begin!
MaryAnn
wooo hoooo! Can't wait to see you all back in the States! Jack's a big Sasha fan already. What fun to have a Morningstar so close to his age! God is good!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both you. So great to read about good things happening to good people.
ReplyDeletePeace.
I don't know who looks happier you or Sasha.....
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!!
Now the real fun begins!!!!!!
Oh my goodness. i'm so happy for you all that i'm tearing up- literally. Congratulations to you all- she is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletePraise God from whom all blessings flow :) Alexandra is such a blessing and I cannot wait to hear about how her meeting with her older brothers goes!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you! She looks like the both of you.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how God works and that half way around the world was this beautiful little girl waiting for you to come find her.
Congratulations!
Praise the Lord! She is beautiful! The Lord is so good.
ReplyDeleteWe are THRILLED for you guys! Let the fun begin! :)
ReplyDeleteJamie and Steve,
ReplyDeleteI didn't make it to Sam's birthday party yesterday, so I decided to look up on your blog for any news. Congratulations on the adoption of Sasha! She looks like she will fit in well with your family...she will be blessed with your love. We can't wait to meet her. We will be praying for the time remaining and the time the boys hopefully get to spend with Sasha.
Take care, Karla Knappenberger (I see there is another Karla:) )
how awesome... what a precious picture... we are SO thrilled for you guys!!! yippee!!
ReplyDeleteShe's BEAUTIFUL!!! But of course, you know that. Congratulations on your dreams coming true. Susan from Austin
ReplyDeleteTalk about prayers answered! She is beautiful. As soon as I saw her with you I had to look back at your boys, gosh she is going to fit right in. Isn't it amazing how exactly the right child finds us. Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh—what a little sweetie and so happy to have a mama and papa. Congratulations—such fantastic news. I'm so happy for you and Sasha. All your prayers have been answered. God bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Hearty congrats on your easy 2nd court date and GOTCHA day! Alexandra is just beautiful and the love clearly shows between you in the pictures. We are so excited for you, and appreciative of your wonderful blog. We hope to be posting a similar happy announcement about 3 months from now!
ReplyDeleteYipee!!! Can't wait to get my hands on this wonderful child someday. She so fits with the Morningstars.
ReplyDeleteHurry home. Love your guts.
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