Charles and Lauren taking a break from ice skating

Vitalik and Lauren having a little fun ice skating at Mohoney State park :)

Thanksgiving dinner with the family

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. We did, but it was very busy. My dad and brother
came down from Grand Rapids, Michigan for a week. Vitalik enjoyed his first turkey leg. He was
so funny, he ate every bit of meat on the bone. There was nothing left on that turkey leg. He
tryed many new American dishes. He liked cranberry sauce, fruit salad, but turkey the best.
We all enjoyed our family time together.

Joshua and Lauren are getting better aquinted with Vitalik and a little more comfortable. You
know their bonding when they start a wrestling match on the floor. They are acting more and
more like brothers and sister.

Vitalik started school on Monday. He started the language program at our local high school. He will go there for a semester. He is already doing real well. He can read and understand more
than I thought. His English is improving every day. The only issue I have right now is getting
him out of the bed in the mornings. We are working on that one!! He is also able to take weight
lifting class and choir. He is enjoying those classes. His teacher is a straight shooter and makes
the students do their best. she communicates with me almost daily. I think that is important, especially in the beginning. He is learning very good work ethics.

I am amazed how God is changing our lives. What a great adventure :)

Blessings,
Jeri