Our Kids

We have to keep in mind that nothing is final. One of the possibilities is that a family member may still step forward and stop the adoption. We are told that it is not likely in our case.

Of course, there has been much discussion about names. In our adoption classes we were told that more than anything, kids just want to fit in with their class and friends. So our plans have always been to give them names more common in the U.S., but maybe keep their Russian name as a middle name. We were briefly talking about names with our Russian coordinator (during a nightime car ride to Karachev). She summed up her philosophy as, "New life, new name".

We decided to keep their previous names in their thoughts as they grow up, but give them new names – first, middle and last.

The name of our daughter in her life at the Klintsy orphanage has been Marina. Her name in our new family will be Bethany Rose.

The name of our son in his life at the Karachev orphanage has been Dmitry. His name in our new family will be Andrew William.

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And here they are!!! Coming soon...a new photo album (link on the right).