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Maeva has greatly improved in her English, and has in turn taught us some French. She still misses her parents, but she is usually a happy girl. She takes art classes at a local program. She really enjoys it. We like to write stories together, and then Maeva illustrates them. Then she reads the stories to Jonathan.

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Francisco has joined the swim team at his school and has made several friends through it. He is one of the best in his age group. Once Rose is old enough, he wants to teach her how to swim. He is already teaching Maeva and his cousin!

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Rosario now goes by Elena, since having a Rose and a Rosario in the same house is a little confusing! Jonathan and I decided to get her a horse. Elena named the horse Domino, after her new favorite game. I also broke down and got horse as well. When I have time, I take her to the barn and we ride together.

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Rosie likes having older siblings. She misses them while they are at school, and cannot wait for them to get home. She will start preschool soon, and is very excited because she might see Maeva, Francisco, or Elena during the day.

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We cannot thank you enough for the new blessings in our family!

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Arabella, Jonathan, Rose, Maeva, Francisco, and Elena