We are a married couple who adopted our little Russky, Nikita {aka Nicky, Nicky noodle, little man, Nikoli, the Nickster, crazy dude, goofball, puppy love, etc...you get the picture!} from St Petersburg, Russia four years ago. Join us as we stumble through the joys and perils of parenthood, while our son teaches us a few things along the road...



7.13.2010

Happy 4th of July!


Last night we met up with our friends the Dutton's to celebrate the 4th of July.  The day itself (July 3) was the 2 year anniversary of us meeting Nicky in St Petersburg, Russia!  The holiday has taken upon a new meaning for us - not so much a celebration of independence, as our lives changed from being able to do whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted - but it's now more of a celebration of us becoming a family. 

We attended our second FC Dallas soccer game, and I guess we bring them luck, because they won again!  I think Nicky is more interested in spending time with his BFF Trevor...


and his girlfriend Blair...


...than the actual game itself, but that's ok with us...as long as he's entertained!  He and Trevor were pretty hyped up and all over the place, which made for a tired little Russky that slept in until 10am today...yay for Momma!

We had great seats for viewing the Frisco fireworks, which were quite spectacular - we were a little worried that they would be cancelled due to the rain that didn't want to clear up - but the show went on.  This was the first actual fireworks show for the Nickster, and after a few minutes, he decided that he wasn't the biggest fan.  The colors were all good, but I think the loudness kinda scared him, so he scrambled up on my lap and had his back to them for the most part.  We saw some on our way home later that were further off in the distance and they didn't seem to bother him as much, so I guess with everything else, baby steps are the best measure when venturing into new territories with him!

After the game, we went and grabbed a quick bite while we waited for the traffic to clear out.  Trevor had a little accident and needed to remove his shirt, and not wanting to be left out, Nicky joined him.  And to think, 2 years ago we couldn't get him to sit without a shirt in the privacy of our own house!


Today we are going to be lazy...we did a little shopping, then grilled with our neighbors.  Nicky and Jade did a little swimming together...


Nicky's about two years older than her, but whatever Nicky did, she wanted to do!  They were so cute together...girlfriend Blair might have some competition!


Anyway...we hope you all had a nice Independence Day weekend!

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