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Friday, May 20, 2011

Video of meeting Mia Kareen



Finally figured out how to make video work from the laptop. Here is yesterday's meeting!
The sound right at the first is us crying...it was all I could do not to run over and scoop her up but we wanted to give her space and not scare her!
When she gets up from the table it is because the ladies were telling her to get up and dance for us. She went over to the dance floor but then got a little nervous.
The first thing Kris said when she came in was "oh she is so pretty".
Posted by kecia at 12:35 PM

39 comments:

  1. Wife; Mom to the SixMay 20, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Love it, Kecia!! She's just beautiful! :)

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  2. BrookeMay 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I love it! I love how you can just see that you both want to pick her up and Love her to death, but quietly take your time...:) You can see the love glowing from your faces!She is so beautiful and precious! I love hearing of your adventures/journey together. Thank you for sharing it with us! Hope to meet Mia this summer!:)

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  3. Shay and RomanMay 20, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Oh my gosh i'm in love, she is so cute! i want to play with her so bad!

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  4. EmilyMay 20, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    She is precious... tears of joy for you guys!

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  5. JulieMay 20, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    So glad you got it posted...I needed a good cry today. I can't imagine how hard it was for you not to run up and hug her! I wish I could understand what they were saying to her. She is so beautiful! I love her little smile. I'm sure I'll be watching it over and over. Loves!

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  6. DeniseMay 20, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Love this!!! So exciting to see her give daddy a hug. I loved watching her check you guys out in the beginning. By the way, you look beautiful in the video. Your smile is just non-stop!!

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  7. Lindey&CorbinMay 20, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I didn't want the video to end! I keep watching it over and over! She is so beautiful! You two are just beaming! Hope your visit today was wonderful! Love you both!

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  8. ElisabethMay 20, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Oh she is a Mia! She is beautiful, and so smart. Just look at her with the phone! Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter with us!

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  9. BaileyMay 20, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    SOOO Cute!! I'm going to have my husband look at the this tonight and see if he can understand the language. He went to Russia on his mission. If he can, we'd love to be able to help when she gets here!

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  10. KatrinaMay 20, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Just precious. I have to check in several times a day to see what new things you have posted. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. cat+tadd=samMay 20, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    She is so perfect! I cannot get over how beautiful she is! This video just melts my heart, I can't wait to see more! Get her home fast!

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  12. PattiMay 20, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    okay, you're killing us! We're all gathered around the computer watching and crying and soooo happy!!! She's GORGEOUS! And so smart!!

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  13. abananzaMay 20, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    So beautiful! Love it. Many tears. Can't wait for you giys to get to spend more time with her. Amazing! She is perfect!

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  14. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I was totally fine until she went and sat on Kris' lap. My goodness! Mia Kareen is beautiful. Your family is so blessed. I would have had such a hard time keeping my distance as not to frighten her...what a wonderful video!

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  15. KristinMay 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    My hubby just walked in and said - "play it again. Oh she's cute!" Planting a seed??

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  16. CorinneMay 20, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Love the video! you two are amazing! she is such a lucky girl!

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  17. KirstinMay 20, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh, my goodness! I am a crying mess. What a lucky girl. I was doing pretty good and until she went and gave her new daddy a big hug. What a precious momment. Good luck with the rest of the details. Can't wait to see her with her other sisters.

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  18. JellyMay 20, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    This video brought me to tears. That precious baby girl has NO IDEA how many people have been praying for her. She is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

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  19. jules2May 20, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    The tissue companies should be thanking you for all the tears of joy that have been shed by so many following your story. I too have had to watch it over and over. I can't wait to see Mia dancing with her sisters. What pure joy can be seen in your eyes. I hope that your next visit was filled with even more amazing moments!

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  20. lindaMay 20, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I just keep watching this over and over again! Thank-you for keeping us updated. She is absolutely beautiful! I wait anxiously each day for new pictures and stories! Love you all! xoxoxo

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  21. HeatherMay 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Oh, my GOOOSSHHHHH! She is so precious. She reminds me of a delicate little baby doll. So tiny and sweet. What a true miracle, and what joy she will bring to your lives. Can't wait for her and Anya to play together. If Anya doesn't plow her over, that is. hee hee.

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  22. LisaMay 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Why did the video have to end?! I could have watched a lot more :)! Seriously, that four minutes and 37 seconds went way too fast. She is so sweet, and you are both so sweet with her. I love hearing the Russian the woman is speaking to her. And she is talking, too! That is so awesome. Post more, more, more...no pressure ;)...whenever you can (SOON!). ENJOY, KECIA AND KRIS!! Mia Kareen is beautiful...and soon-to-be-yours forever. xoxoxo, Lisa

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  23. SaraMay 20, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I'm crying watching this. So excited for you all and for pretty Mia!!

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  24. Just Trying Not to Blink ....May 20, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    She is beautiful and the name Mia suits her perfectly!

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  25. Kalee and MikeMay 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    She is so beautiful!!! I cry every time I read or watch anything on your blog! You guys are amazing!

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  26. amy jupinMay 20, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    crying. big soggy tears of joy!
    oh, she looks so beautiful.
    i love how they got her all dolled up, in her best dress, with her hair so intricately styled.
    wow.
    can't wait to read about your days to come.
    and the wonderful times ahead for all of you!
    love and blessings!

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  27. Mommy to the A-TeamMay 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    She is precious! So excited for you guys. Makes me long so much for the day I get meet our little guy.

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  28. lexiMay 20, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful!! I am SO happy for you! I wish I could talk to you. Love!

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  29. Woodbury FamMay 20, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I love the video! SHe is so adorable. Lucy watched it with me and said she was so happy for Bree's new sister and to have a new friend. I love the name too!

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  30. Our Little FamMay 20, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Tate says, "Kareen is cute, and we like her."
    I Loved the video!! She is such a doll. I loved how beaming you and Kris are through the whole thing. I loved the hug at the end and how she talked on the phone, I guess that is a universal thing.
    Can't wait to meet her!

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  31. JodiMay 20, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I had a huge lump in my throat as I watched this. I could watch it over and over and over again and it would never get old. Kecia I can see so much emotion in your face. You looked like you were about to burst with excitement, love and joy. You were holding up pretty well as all of your followers including me are unable to hold back the tears. I am so so happy. So happy that this experience has lifted us all to newer heights! I feel our Savior's love in all the world around me. She is so sweet! I hope that the rest of this journey continues to go well. Love you!

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  32. BaileyMay 20, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Good news! My husband understands! They're speaking Russian to her. We would LOVE to help if you need it. He also knows some natives here who could also help in case she doesn't understand his accent :)

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  33. KateMay 20, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What a sweet little angel! She couldn't be sweeter!!

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  34. KimMay 20, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Kris and Kecia, We are so happy for you! What a darling little girl! Meeting your daughter for the first time will be one of the most memorable days of your life! Awesome that you got a video of it, too! This brings back memories for us when we went thru our adoptions. Best of luck to you both. Hope everything goes smoothly. Love, John & Kim

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  35. motherofangelsMay 20, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Wow! That was amazing.

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  36. MelMay 20, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Oh Kecia!! She is amazing! She reminds me of Timothy... the way she moves, and the expressions she makes. :)

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  37. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Oh wow, the tears are flowing!!! THis makes my heart so so warm!!!!

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  38. StephanieMay 21, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Completely lost it when Mia hugged her daddy!!!
    Beautiful video thank you so much for sharing this incredible moment with us! She is so beautiful!!!! Bless you all!

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  39. The Leishman FamilyMay 21, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    we just all watched the video together, not a dry eye around!! we are all so excited to meet her

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