Well - we were going to stop posting but have been asked to continue. So - we will keep this going but won't be updating quite as often.

All continues to go well in our newly expanded family. Last night we went to the New Horizons farewell party. Deniss wanted to see Ruslans and Zenta again before they went home to Latvia. It was fun to see some of our old friends from New Horizons - but the best part was knowing that we wouldn't have to go to the airport on Wednesday to say goodbye to Deniss! My heart ached for the families that will be going through that sad time.

I have to leave today to go to continuing edcation and a partners meeting. Deniss said he wanted to go with me but he and Aaron have soccer practice. Last night he said at least we know it is not a year but only a few days that we will be apart. Today will be the first day that I won't see him since we picked him up on June 4th.

Ken has been telling me that I need to cut the apron strings but I am just not ready to even consider that. I tell him that Deniss just got a Mother, he needs to be able to enjoy it.

Last Friday night, Deniss and Aaron's soccer teams played against each other in a scrimmage game. It was a lot of fun to finally see Deniss playing in a game. That was the first time in his life that he has played with family on the sidelines! At one point in the game Deniss and Aaron were going at it one on one. I couldn't look - I can't take sides! In the end, Deniss' team won - but they are older than Aaron's team. The first real test of both teams will be the weekend of the 11th of August. They are both playing in a tournament. We don't have the schedules yet but it may also be the first time that Ken and I have to go in different directions and each pick a kid to watch.

Deniss and Aaron start High School on the 16th of August. That is going to be the next major hurdle in our lives. So - big changes are coming!

More later
Robin