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Welcome to BeautifulButterfly's Adoption Agency! Please answer the questions as fully as possible, so we can make sure your adoptees are the best possible match.
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Your name:
Age:
Occupation:
Interests:
Disabilities:
Your SO's name:
Age:
Occupation:
Interests:
Disabilities:
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species):
Location:
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often:
What is/are the household’s religion(s):
What language(s) do household members speak:
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3)
Ages (newborn-16):
Gender(s):
Preferred origin(s):
Preferred language(s):
Preferred religion(s):
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities):
-Children with a terminal illness:
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets):
-Siblings and/or close relatives:
-Pregnant teen?:
-Teen mom, dad, or both:
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child:
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both:
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s):
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.:
Other:
Welcome to BeautifulButterfly's Adoption Agency! Please answer the questions as fully as possible, so we can make sure your adoptees are the best possible match.
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LN:
Your name:
Age:
Occupation:
Interests:
Disabilities:
Your SO's name:
Age:
Occupation:
Interests:
Disabilities:
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species):
Location:
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often:
What is/are the household’s religion(s):
What language(s) do household members speak:
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3)
Ages (newborn-16):
Gender(s):
Preferred origin(s):
Preferred language(s):
Preferred religion(s):
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities):
-Children with a terminal illness:
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets):
-Siblings and/or close relatives:
-Pregnant teen?:
-Teen mom, dad, or both:
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child:
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both:
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s):
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.:
Other:
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LN: Nightly
Your name: Leah Renee
Age: 36
Occupation: Stay at home mom
Interests: Baseball, astronomy, photography, reading, history, travel
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Henry "Harry" Christopher
Age: 37
Occupation: Lawyer
Interests: Baseball, golf, art, trains, travel
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Name: Olivia Claire
Age: 6
Interests: Soccer, ballet, painting
disabilities: none
Name: Lucas "Luke" Henry
Age: 8
Interests: Soccer, football, math, reading
disabilities: none
Others living with you (names, relations): none
Pet(s) (names, species): none
Location: Near Seattle, Washington, USA
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: We travel quite a bit. It's been a little harder since we had children. We like going to places in Europe and Nat'l parks in America
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Christian Reformed
What language(s) do household members speak: English, some Spanish, fluent Russian (Harry) and bits of other European languages
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3) 2-3
Ages (newborn-16): 0-14
Gender(s): either
Preferred origin(s): none
Preferred language(s): none
Preferred religion(s): none, but will be raised Christian Reformed
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): Yes, if very mild
-Children with a terminal illness: Yes
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets): no
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, preferably a cat
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: none
Your name: Leah Renee
Age: 36
Occupation: Stay at home mom
Interests: Baseball, astronomy, photography, reading, history, travel
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Henry "Harry" Christopher
Age: 37
Occupation: Lawyer
Interests: Baseball, golf, art, trains, travel
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Name: Olivia Claire
Age: 6
Interests: Soccer, ballet, painting
disabilities: none
Name: Lucas "Luke" Henry
Age: 8
Interests: Soccer, football, math, reading
disabilities: none
Others living with you (names, relations): none
Pet(s) (names, species): none
Location: Near Seattle, Washington, USA
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: We travel quite a bit. It's been a little harder since we had children. We like going to places in Europe and Nat'l parks in America
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Christian Reformed
What language(s) do household members speak: English, some Spanish, fluent Russian (Harry) and bits of other European languages
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3) 2-3
Ages (newborn-16): 0-14
Gender(s): either
Preferred origin(s): none
Preferred language(s): none
Preferred religion(s): none, but will be raised Christian Reformed
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): Yes, if very mild
-Children with a terminal illness: Yes
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets): no
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, preferably a cat
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: none
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LN: Richmon
Your name: Vera Alexandra
Age: 32
Occupation: United Nations World Food Programme
Interests: humanitarian work, reading, good movies, the arts (going to the theater, dance, music, museums, etc.)
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Alan James
Age: 41
Occupation: actor
Interests: the arts, painting/watercolors/sketching, cooking, horses, football (soccer), sailing
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): none
Others living with you (names, relations): none
Pet(s) (names, species): two Great Danes named Bravo and Foxtrot
Location: Kensington, London, England
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often:
-because Alan is an actor, we often travel for premieres and on-location shooting
-Vera goes to various UN places for her job
-family vacations once or twice a year
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Roman Catholic
What language(s) do household members speak: English, but Vera speaks Russian and French, and a little Italian and Spanish. Alan is fairly fluent in French.
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3) 3
Ages (newborn-16): 0-6
Gender(s): either
Preferred origin(s): Eastern Europe, Central and South America, Middle East, India
Preferred language(s): any
Preferred religion(s): any
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): hings like epilepsy (mild to severe), severe cleft palate, pre-existing injuries like broken bones, recovering from serious illnesses
-Children with a terminal illness: yes
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets): no
-Siblings and/or close relatives: no
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Your name: Vera Alexandra
Age: 32
Occupation: United Nations World Food Programme
Interests: humanitarian work, reading, good movies, the arts (going to the theater, dance, music, museums, etc.)
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Alan James
Age: 41
Occupation: actor
Interests: the arts, painting/watercolors/sketching, cooking, horses, football (soccer), sailing
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): none
Others living with you (names, relations): none
Pet(s) (names, species): two Great Danes named Bravo and Foxtrot
Location: Kensington, London, England
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often:
-because Alan is an actor, we often travel for premieres and on-location shooting
-Vera goes to various UN places for her job
-family vacations once or twice a year
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Roman Catholic
What language(s) do household members speak: English, but Vera speaks Russian and French, and a little Italian and Spanish. Alan is fairly fluent in French.
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3) 3
Ages (newborn-16): 0-6
Gender(s): either
Preferred origin(s): Eastern Europe, Central and South America, Middle East, India
Preferred language(s): any
Preferred religion(s): any
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): hings like epilepsy (mild to severe), severe cleft palate, pre-existing injuries like broken bones, recovering from serious illnesses
-Children with a terminal illness: yes
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets): no
-Siblings and/or close relatives: no
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
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LN: Hart
Your name: Cecily Maeve
Age: 30
Occupation: high school teacher
Interests: reading, writing, horseback riding, volunteering with local programs
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Ronan Theodore
Age: 30
Occupation: accountant
Interests: reading, crossword puzzles, hiking, volunteering
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Name: Phoebe Marilyn
Age: 5
Interests: soccer, reading, drawing, playing outside
Disabilities: none
Others living with you (names, relations): n/a
Pet(s) (names, species): two horses, Gus and Spike, and one cat, Slinky
Location: just outside Lexington, Kentucky
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: several times a year to visit family, but not usually very far
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Roman Catholic
What language(s) do household members speak: English, some French and Spanish
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3) 3
Ages (newborn-16): any
Gender(s): two boys, one girl
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): English, French, or Spanish
Preferred religion(s): any, but will be raised Roman Catholic
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): physical or mental, from mild to moderate
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets): yes, either twins or triplets
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: yes
-Teen mom, dad, or both: either, but not both parents
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: either, but not both parents
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, as long as the pets are not too messy or require special care
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: After Phoebe was born, I had some health problems that made me unable to have children again. However, Ronan and I are excited to welcome more children into our family.
Your name: Cecily Maeve
Age: 30
Occupation: high school teacher
Interests: reading, writing, horseback riding, volunteering with local programs
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Ronan Theodore
Age: 30
Occupation: accountant
Interests: reading, crossword puzzles, hiking, volunteering
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Name: Phoebe Marilyn
Age: 5
Interests: soccer, reading, drawing, playing outside
Disabilities: none
Others living with you (names, relations): n/a
Pet(s) (names, species): two horses, Gus and Spike, and one cat, Slinky
Location: just outside Lexington, Kentucky
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: several times a year to visit family, but not usually very far
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Roman Catholic
What language(s) do household members speak: English, some French and Spanish
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3) 3
Ages (newborn-16): any
Gender(s): two boys, one girl
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): English, French, or Spanish
Preferred religion(s): any, but will be raised Roman Catholic
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): physical or mental, from mild to moderate
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets): yes, either twins or triplets
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: yes
-Teen mom, dad, or both: either, but not both parents
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: either, but not both parents
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, as long as the pets are not too messy or require special care
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: After Phoebe was born, I had some health problems that made me unable to have children again. However, Ronan and I are excited to welcome more children into our family.
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Peter Riley and Jack Kasey are identical twins from England. The 8 year old brothers are glued to each other, and one is never seen without the other. Both absolutely love playing baseball. They hope their new family will allow them to play for a team once they get settled. They have never travelled very far outside of their neighborhood, but they have heard plenty of stories from classmates and the other kids living near them. They're excited to travel to America, and they both want to try camping someday.
María Carmen is a 6 year old girl from Mexico. The city she lived in was rather rough, and her mother feared for her safety every day. She was put up for adoption with the hope that a nice American family would adopt her, and raise her away from the violence of her current city. María is terrified of leaving her mother, but she does understand that it's to protect her. Despite knowing both English and Spanish, she a bit shy and doesn't talk much, preferring to communicate with people through drawings and other art. She has a cat, simply named Gato, that she hopes the family will let her keep, and she also hopes she will be allowed to stay in contact with her mother.
Please keep the agency updated on how everyone adjusts!
María Carmen is a 6 year old girl from Mexico. The city she lived in was rather rough, and her mother feared for her safety every day. She was put up for adoption with the hope that a nice American family would adopt her, and raise her away from the violence of her current city. María is terrified of leaving her mother, but she does understand that it's to protect her. Despite knowing both English and Spanish, she a bit shy and doesn't talk much, preferring to communicate with people through drawings and other art. She has a cat, simply named Gato, that she hopes the family will let her keep, and she also hopes she will be allowed to stay in contact with her mother.
Please keep the agency updated on how everyone adjusts!
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We were thrilled to welcome Peter, Jack, and María into our home!
We signed Peter and Jack up to play baseball as soon as the season started. They were put on the same team, which they were thrilled about. We have taken them on a few excursions already to broaden their horizons. We are already planning a camping trip for this summer for them.
María was not happy here at first. She rarely spoke, preferring to draw or play with Gato. However, she and Phoebe have become best friends, which has made her much happier. The girls like to do arts and crafts together. We exchange letters with María's mother regularly.
We signed Peter and Jack up to play baseball as soon as the season started. They were put on the same team, which they were thrilled about. We have taken them on a few excursions already to broaden their horizons. We are already planning a camping trip for this summer for them.
María was not happy here at first. She rarely spoke, preferring to draw or play with Gato. However, she and Phoebe have become best friends, which has made her much happier. The girls like to do arts and crafts together. We exchange letters with María's mother regularly.
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LN: Vincent
Your name: Summer Jeanna
Age: 32
Occupation: Architect
Interests: Outdoors, swimming, camping, photography, reading
Disabilities: Arthritis (Not impairing)
Your SO's name: Christopher Jacob
Age: 32
Occupation: Medical Student
Interests: Outdoors, camping, football, reading, fishing
Disabilities: None
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Damian Connor (6) - Football, playing with the dogs, friends, video games
Anika Faith (3) - Playing dress up, swimming, coloring, reading
Pet(s) (names, species): Gandolf and Onyx (Dogs)
Location: Massachusetts
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: A few times a year on vacation, one large trip abroad or across the country, a few small trips to surrounding cities, family, or states.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Catholic (Summer and Kids), Eastern Orthodox (Christopher)
What language(s) do household members speak: English, Russian (Christopher)
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3) 3
Ages (newborn-16): (nb-2) (7-13)
Gender(s): Mix
Preferred origin(s): Eastern Europe, Russia, China, Ethiopia, India, America (Massachusetts)
Preferred language(s): Any
Preferred religion(s): Christian if old enough to identify with religion. Child will be raised in Christian environment.
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities):
-Children with a terminal illness: No
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets): Twins
-Siblings and/or close relatives: Siblings
-Pregnant teen?: No
-Teen mom, dad, or both: No
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: No
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: If they identify as such at that age
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): If from America and dog friendly
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: Relatives, former foster care families, parents depending on situation
Your name: Summer Jeanna
Age: 32
Occupation: Architect
Interests: Outdoors, swimming, camping, photography, reading
Disabilities: Arthritis (Not impairing)
Your SO's name: Christopher Jacob
Age: 32
Occupation: Medical Student
Interests: Outdoors, camping, football, reading, fishing
Disabilities: None
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Damian Connor (6) - Football, playing with the dogs, friends, video games
Anika Faith (3) - Playing dress up, swimming, coloring, reading
Pet(s) (names, species): Gandolf and Onyx (Dogs)
Location: Massachusetts
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: A few times a year on vacation, one large trip abroad or across the country, a few small trips to surrounding cities, family, or states.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Catholic (Summer and Kids), Eastern Orthodox (Christopher)
What language(s) do household members speak: English, Russian (Christopher)
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 3) 3
Ages (newborn-16): (nb-2) (7-13)
Gender(s): Mix
Preferred origin(s): Eastern Europe, Russia, China, Ethiopia, India, America (Massachusetts)
Preferred language(s): Any
Preferred religion(s): Christian if old enough to identify with religion. Child will be raised in Christian environment.
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities):
-Children with a terminal illness: No
-Multiples (specify twins or triplets): Twins
-Siblings and/or close relatives: Siblings
-Pregnant teen?: No
-Teen mom, dad, or both: No
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: No
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: If they identify as such at that age
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): If from America and dog friendly
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: Relatives, former foster care families, parents depending on situation
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Katya Svetlana, Elizaveta Sonya, and Fyodor Serafim are siblings from Russia. Their father left for work one day shortly after Fyodor was born, and never returned home. Their mother died last year of unknown causes. All three speak fluent Russian, but they're just learning English.
Katya, the oldest, is 13. School has never been easy for her, and learning English is no different. There are too many exceptions to English grammar rules, and they frustrate her. One thing she is good at, though, is soccer. She has been playing since she was six, and she loves it. She spends almost all her free time playing on the school's field with her friends or siblings.
9 year old Elizaveta is the middle child. She is having a slightly easier time with English than Katya, but she still gets confused, too. Where Katya prefers to stick with Russian, though, Elizaveta at least attempts to string together more than just a sentence or two in English. Elizaveta loves school. She has a thirst for knowledge, and enjoys experimenting with new classes. She isn't afraid to try something new if it looks interesting. She isn't really dedicated to one particular activity because she has too much fun trying many different things.
7 year old Fyodor is the youngest of the siblings. He has had the easiest time catching onto English. He still has difficulty speaking it sometimes, but he understands it incredibly well. He doesn't at all mind translating things back into Russian for his sisters if they don't understand what's being said. He loves playing soccer with his sister, and the game can get pretty rough when the two of them play. Fyodor also loves to dance. His mother put him in dance classes when he was five after he begged to try it, and he loved every minute. A few of his classmates poke fun at him for being in dance, but he loves it too much to care.
Please keep us updated on how your adoptees are adjusting!
Katya, the oldest, is 13. School has never been easy for her, and learning English is no different. There are too many exceptions to English grammar rules, and they frustrate her. One thing she is good at, though, is soccer. She has been playing since she was six, and she loves it. She spends almost all her free time playing on the school's field with her friends or siblings.
9 year old Elizaveta is the middle child. She is having a slightly easier time with English than Katya, but she still gets confused, too. Where Katya prefers to stick with Russian, though, Elizaveta at least attempts to string together more than just a sentence or two in English. Elizaveta loves school. She has a thirst for knowledge, and enjoys experimenting with new classes. She isn't afraid to try something new if it looks interesting. She isn't really dedicated to one particular activity because she has too much fun trying many different things.
7 year old Fyodor is the youngest of the siblings. He has had the easiest time catching onto English. He still has difficulty speaking it sometimes, but he understands it incredibly well. He doesn't at all mind translating things back into Russian for his sisters if they don't understand what's being said. He loves playing soccer with his sister, and the game can get pretty rough when the two of them play. Fyodor also loves to dance. His mother put him in dance classes when he was five after he begged to try it, and he loved every minute. A few of his classmates poke fun at him for being in dance, but he loves it too much to care.
Please keep us updated on how your adoptees are adjusting!
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LN: Vincent
DH: Christopher Jacob - 33
DW: Summer Jeanna - 33
AD: Katya Savannah - 14
AD: Elizabeth Sonya "Eliza" - 10
AS: Theodore Scott "Teddy" - 8
DS: Damian Connor - 7
DD: Anika Faith - 4
It has been a year since we adopted Katya, Eliza, and Teddy. The three have fit into our family splendidly and we all have learned so much. Because Christopher was also adopted from Russia at a young age and his family practiced Russian with the family, he has retained his native language. This has been of great comfort for the kids and they don't take it for granted. When we have met up with other families in the area that have adopted children from Russia, ours realize how lucky they are to have Christopher who always has been able to communicate with them and help them transition from Russia to America.
As a family, we talked about changing names. Although hesitant, they realized others (especially school aged children) would benefit from having either a more English name or nickname. Each name was close to his or her original name. Fyodor's changed the most, but after finding out what a Teddy Bear was, he decided that Teddy would be the best name for him.
Katya has struggled the most throughout the year and she is going to repeat 8th grade. Thankfully, with a May birthday, she will be far behind her age-level peers. We have helped her immensely, but learning another language is difficult, even with Christopher and her siblings being able to help her. She often gets upset about this and will run to her room and slam the door. She has a love of music and will blast that to avoid us. The best thing for her has been playing soccer on the school team. She loves it and is a great middle fielder- she can run up and down the fields barely breaking a sweat.
Eliza, opposite of Katya, has skyrocketed in the classroom and at home. She is fluent now in spoken English and is blasting on with written language. We are sure she will be at grade level by middle school. We worry then that the pressure will be hard for her and we fear if she is not at grade level, she'll only fall behind for the rest of her schooling. We have worked a tremendous amount with her due to her constant desire to learn. She has a good group of neighboring girls that she is friends with and this has encouraged her all the more. Of all the kids, Anika looks up to her the most. She loves following her big sister around and Eliza rarely seems to mind.
DH: Christopher Jacob - 33
DW: Summer Jeanna - 33
AD: Katya Savannah - 14
AD: Elizabeth Sonya "Eliza" - 10
AS: Theodore Scott "Teddy" - 8
DS: Damian Connor - 7
DD: Anika Faith - 4
It has been a year since we adopted Katya, Eliza, and Teddy. The three have fit into our family splendidly and we all have learned so much. Because Christopher was also adopted from Russia at a young age and his family practiced Russian with the family, he has retained his native language. This has been of great comfort for the kids and they don't take it for granted. When we have met up with other families in the area that have adopted children from Russia, ours realize how lucky they are to have Christopher who always has been able to communicate with them and help them transition from Russia to America.
As a family, we talked about changing names. Although hesitant, they realized others (especially school aged children) would benefit from having either a more English name or nickname. Each name was close to his or her original name. Fyodor's changed the most, but after finding out what a Teddy Bear was, he decided that Teddy would be the best name for him.
Katya has struggled the most throughout the year and she is going to repeat 8th grade. Thankfully, with a May birthday, she will be far behind her age-level peers. We have helped her immensely, but learning another language is difficult, even with Christopher and her siblings being able to help her. She often gets upset about this and will run to her room and slam the door. She has a love of music and will blast that to avoid us. The best thing for her has been playing soccer on the school team. She loves it and is a great middle fielder- she can run up and down the fields barely breaking a sweat.
Eliza, opposite of Katya, has skyrocketed in the classroom and at home. She is fluent now in spoken English and is blasting on with written language. We are sure she will be at grade level by middle school. We worry then that the pressure will be hard for her and we fear if she is not at grade level, she'll only fall behind for the rest of her schooling. We have worked a tremendous amount with her due to her constant desire to learn. She has a good group of neighboring girls that she is friends with and this has encouraged her all the more. Of all the kids, Anika looks up to her the most. She loves following her big sister around and Eliza rarely seems to mind.
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LN: Shafir
Your name: Gabriella
Age: 34
Occupation: Owner of a boarding school
Interests: Travel, history, reading, family
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Yonatan
Age: 35
Occupation: Author
Interests: family, sports, writing
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Daniel, 8, nature, n/a
Ayelet, 7, art, n/a
Natan, 5, sports, n/a
Avigal, 5, dance, n/a
Others living with you (names, relations): n/a
Pet(s) (names, species): n/a
Location: Israel
What language(s) do household members speak: Hebrew, English, Arabic, Spanish, Russian
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt (max. 3): three
Ages (newborn-16):under 6
Gender(s): both
Preferred origin(s): European/Israeli
Preferred language(s): Any
Will you accept:
-Disabilities (kinds and severity): no
-Multiples (twins or triplets): yeah
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yeah
-Pregnant teen?: no
--Teen mom, dad, or both with child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: possibly
Other: n/a
Your name: Gabriella
Age: 34
Occupation: Owner of a boarding school
Interests: Travel, history, reading, family
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Yonatan
Age: 35
Occupation: Author
Interests: family, sports, writing
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Daniel, 8, nature, n/a
Ayelet, 7, art, n/a
Natan, 5, sports, n/a
Avigal, 5, dance, n/a
Others living with you (names, relations): n/a
Pet(s) (names, species): n/a
Location: Israel
What language(s) do household members speak: Hebrew, English, Arabic, Spanish, Russian
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt (max. 3): three
Ages (newborn-16):under 6
Gender(s): both
Preferred origin(s): European/Israeli
Preferred language(s): Any
Will you accept:
-Disabilities (kinds and severity): no
-Multiples (twins or triplets): yeah
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yeah
-Pregnant teen?: no
--Teen mom, dad, or both with child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens? If so, which or both: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: possibly
Other: n/a
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Aharon Yaakov is an active 6 year old boy from Israel. He speaks fluent Hebrew, but he is also learning English. He loves playing games outside, digging up worms in the dirt, and catching bugs. He has been with several foster families over the last couple years, and he is really excited to have "real brothers and sisters to play with."
Idriya Sigal is also from Israel. The 4 year old loves painting and drawing, especially when she is creating something for someone else. The little girl speaks clear Hebrew, and she is quickly catching onto English as well. She was put up for adoption at birth, and has been in an orphanage since then. She doesn't quite understand the concept of becoming part of a new family, but she does know that there will be new people to draw with. She is looking forward to showing off her skills.
Ivanna Elena is a 2 year old from Russia. She has taken her own time in learning to walk, but now that she is up on her own two feet, she skipped right past walking and went to running. She enjoys chasing everything from other kids to butterflies in the garden. She's taking her own time learning to talk, too, but she has a little bit of a grip on both Russian and English. If it's a word she knows, like "cat", she will point at the object, say its name in English, and repeat it in Russian. She loves being read to, and won't hesitate to pull a book off the shelf and hand it to somebody who can read it to her.
Please keep the agency updated on how everyone adjusts!
Idriya Sigal is also from Israel. The 4 year old loves painting and drawing, especially when she is creating something for someone else. The little girl speaks clear Hebrew, and she is quickly catching onto English as well. She was put up for adoption at birth, and has been in an orphanage since then. She doesn't quite understand the concept of becoming part of a new family, but she does know that there will be new people to draw with. She is looking forward to showing off her skills.
Ivanna Elena is a 2 year old from Russia. She has taken her own time in learning to walk, but now that she is up on her own two feet, she skipped right past walking and went to running. She enjoys chasing everything from other kids to butterflies in the garden. She's taking her own time learning to talk, too, but she has a little bit of a grip on both Russian and English. If it's a word she knows, like "cat", she will point at the object, say its name in English, and repeat it in Russian. She loves being read to, and won't hesitate to pull a book off the shelf and hand it to somebody who can read it to her.
Please keep the agency updated on how everyone adjusts!
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