Sunday, June 30, 2013

India Update

The boys got a little funky at the Taj!

YAY! It is official Nikita is ours!

Lodi Garden Ruins!

Fancy Ice Cream! What a great treat to end a hot day!

The Taj Mahal!

Agra Fort! An amazing look into India's history.

This chair has been my resting place for so many hours!
-NIKITA IS A HAPPY GIRL AGAIN!-

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Nikita discovered The Camera, and immediately started honing her photography skills.

After leaving the US Embassy and a successful Visa Interview we spotted this nice Bently.

Ahhhh! American Specialty. Tasty!

Finally Nikita smiles, she is opening up!
- Our cute little girl DOES have a cute little smile! - 

Wednesday, June 26, 2013


After Nikita's first bath, she falls in love with Johnson's baby moisturizing lotion,
 and unloads almost the whole bottle onto her arms.
- She is finally warming up a little bit. -

Lori, my friend who adopted a boy from Ethiopia, sent me this baby carrier to use in India, I am so thankful I brought it. It is Giving me a break on my arm muscles!
- It has been a Lifesaver! -

God has given us a park by our hotel and Nikita loves the swings… And her Water Bottles!

YAY! Nikita interacts with us by putting beads on a string to make a necklace!
Her new favorite toy!

Finally, Nikita cracks a small smile at KFC, but it soon went away as she tried to hide it.
The people we sat with came to India from Afghanistan, in search of good medical care.
- Thank you for your prayers! Please continue lifting us up to God, 
as Nikita is still isolating herself from us. -

The Boys joined the local kids to play Cricket, for the first time!
- David scored 72 runs beating Jonathan's team by himself! -
They called him David Beckham (A Soccer/ Futbol Star)


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The Beautiful Children are Everywhere!

The Select City Walk Mall has an Amazing View!

Riding in a Crazy Tuk-Tuk!

The Local Kids Play Cricket Every Night at the Park.

Ashwini Tries Ice Cream for the First Time!

Saying Goodbye to our beloved Compassion Child, 
After a fun trip to the Park, Mall, and a Special Dinner at our Hotel's Restaurant.

Nikita Clings to her Security "Blanket" a Water Bottle From the Orphanage.

This is what Nikita looks like now, but we are praying she will smile soon.

Sunday, June 23, 2013

                                 
A Playful Monkey

        

      Nikita Playing at the Orphanage          


Ashwini Playing on the Swings