Spring break is over and we are back to the daily routine. I love routine and those days when everything just seems to fall into place.
Tomorrow we are having our 6 month post placement visit. Hard to believe it has been a little over six months since our Ella Grace came home. She has accomplished so much and has seen and done so much in her first six months home - we are so proud of her.
Thank you to all of you who have been our support (knowingly or not) with your comments, suggestions, thoughts, and sometimes just listening to me (Family, Tammy H., Christine, Heather, Dee, Adriana, Michelle, Antonio y Amparo, Mamaporuski, Conethia & Jim Bob, Kathleen, Kristina, Lori, Tammy, Sue, Tracy, Julie, Beth, Melissa, Sabrina, Rachel, Schrie...the list goes on and on. Thank you all!
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.
13 comments:
Wow-- six months already! Time flies!
Hi Lisa!
Wow, has it been 6 months already! Congratulations! So are you feeling like she's always been with you yet? I'm so happy for you guys!
Melissa
No, thank you for letting us be a part (even if a very tiny part) of your lives! And congrats on Ella's first 6 months as a Payne. We wish her many more wonderful months and years!
It's so fantastic. To hear her voice the other day on the phone was just so adorable. She knows just where she belongs and who she is, and she speaks just like you Lisa.... Keep the posts coming.
Jim and boys, continue to be the most important men in her life. The impact will last a life time...
Maureen and Family
Lisa,
I love your blog. Thank you for sharing it is awesome. You do have a
beautiful family. Have a great weekend horseback riding.
Lisa M. Villarreal-Hughes
Lisa,
She is so beautiful!
Kirsten
Lisa,
You family is so beautiful...Ella looks like she fits in perfectly. So great to hear how happy you all are.
Leslie W.
It was wonderful seeing your blog! What a wonderful way to keep in touch and show off your family. I remember when Dan first got into the unit, you just got her home. Yah for 6 months and all the many many years to come!
Tara
I am glad to hear that you are all doing well. Congratulations on your success and I wish you many more "6-month" successes. Please give my best to everyone and tell Jim I am still lifting hard in case he ever comes to DC for a workout...
Have a good weekend,
AJ
Ok, I grabbed a cup of coffee, caught up with your family (thanks!) and now am late getting Emma up for school! I think it is wonderful that you are able to home school and admire you and your determination! You are a hero!
Love ya
Tam
Delightful!
Good on ya!
Rick
You are sooo cute Lisa. Glad to herar that the adoption finally went well.
CAONNNGRRRATULATIONSSSS.
The Harris Family
Dear Lisa, Jim and precious kids!
Oh my goodness! I cant believe that 6 months has gone already. You are a wonderful family and we wish you all the best for a lifetime of more happy "6 months". Give Ella a hug from Carrissa and a big hi to the boys from her as well.
Take care and love to all
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