A HUGE thank you to the great people at Jacqui's Hair Salon! I was worried I would be stuck playing with my toys and eating the boring healthy snacks Mommy packed for me. To my relief, Jacqui let me help with foil highlighting, I talked to EVERYONE, and I had cake, candy, rice, cheese and a few other treats Mommy doesn't know about! Thank you again for a delightful afternoon.
Ella Grace Ana Payne
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About Our Family
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- El Paso, Texas, United States
- We are James, Lisa, Patrick, Christian, Carson, and Ella Payne a military family serving our country via service in the U.S. Army. Jim and I have been married for 18 years and have 3 wonderful home grown sons -Patrick, Christian and Carson. We recently adopted our beautiful daughter Ella Grace Ana from Donets'k, Ukraine in September. Jim and I began our Army life together at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas and every assignment thus far has extended unique opportunities and challenges for our family to grow and learn; to become a stronger, committed, and a prepared Army family. Having recently lived abroad for six amazing years, we cannot express how thankful we are for the opportunity to have represented our great country and to discover the cultures and customs of other countries; to become close to the people and learn from them; to open our hearts and minds to the unfamiliar languages and way of life in other countries. Having now moved back to the United States, we are looking forward to discovering what new adventures await our family. Rest assured, wherever the Army sends us we will continue to serve you and our country proudly. Army life, we wouldn’t trade it!
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This is our "spot" we began at the beginning of our journey in May 2007, to adopt a child from Ukraine. In August 2008, we traveled to Ukraine to bring our daughter/sister Ella Grace Ana home; and on September 12, 2008 we did just that.
While our journey to bring her home is complete, our journey together is just beginning. We will continue to keep our spot here, posting as frequently as we can; and keeping you updated on our next journey in life...maybe a second adoption is in our future.
Please join us by following us by clicking on the "Follow" link to the left and posting your notes at the bottom of any post we have made.
While our journey to bring her home is complete, our journey together is just beginning. We will continue to keep our spot here, posting as frequently as we can; and keeping you updated on our next journey in life...maybe a second adoption is in our future.
Please join us by following us by clicking on the "Follow" link to the left and posting your notes at the bottom of any post we have made.
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Hi, I'm Wendy and we have about 10 couples going to the Ukraine this year to adopt. In an effort to help time pass as we wait for our SDA appointments, I've decided to do a research post. I'd like to publish a post to help all of us with our upcoming adventure in the Ukraine. I found your blog through the Save A Child Unofficial blogsite. I'm hoping you could take a minute and share with me any and/or all of the following:
1. Travel tips
2. Things you did that worked for you
3. Things you wish you would have done differently
4. Things we should know about customs, traditions, manners
5. Things to help our children (both in the Ukraine & at home) through this experience
6. Thing to do, see, and/or buy while we're there!
7. Eating tips or secrets.
8. Anything you'd like to share.
You may comment on my blog at www.blessedwitharichhart.blogspot.com or email me at richharts@msn.com .
All comments and suggestions will be appreciated and I won't disclose your name or anything in my post, unless you want me too!
Thanking you all in advance!
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