Vika's Journey Home - Our Russian Adoption Story

[saulflores1234]

Very moving video. What a beautiful little girl!

I wanted to ask how long the adoption process took (from start to finish)? Me and my wife are considering adopting from Russia.

[rfa2068]

Absolutely beautiful!

[taritamily]

I'm looking for adopt a child from russia. Could you answer me two question about? First, do you choose the child you want or somebody else choose for you? second: the process of adoption took long time for you? Thanks if you can answer

[boylobster]

@taritamily we were given a referral and had the opportunity at that time to accept it. the whole process with paperwork took about 1 year. good luck

[CollectChildSupport]

Can't wait to adopt myself.

[Shrink18]

4:06 so cute.

[Shrink18]

love this vid

[Shrink18]

she was small eh?

[TheSfmom]

Beautiful story.

[hazellina07]

if u dont mind me asking..how much did it cost u in total ?

[CatchMonkey]

Hi please tell me how your little girl is doing, I show everyone this utube video because it is so inspirational, If you were in England i would love to have met you. I am seperated but see my little girl of three regularly, it is the most wonderful thing having love for a child. Steven.

[boylobster]

@CatchMonkey thanks for the positive comments! she is doing great and growing up fast!

[camomma]

Adopted our son from Vladimir. Would love to go back some day. You all look so happy.

[Liucilla]

Your video is one of the most uplifting videos I've seen in a long time. I am so happy for you and send the best of the best for you and your beautiful family. I still have tears in my eyes :) :) :)

[lylahlaughs]

Aww she's beautiful! You have such a blessing. I was adopted from Russia at the age of 3 :)

[TheQueenofBroadway]

What an incredible video! God Bless you and your precious little angel!

[stillrussian11]

Beautiful video, beautiful little girl! Can I ask which agency you went with?

[boylobster]

we used EAC and were very pleased with them

[fununkygirl]

i was adopted from Khabarovsk russia when i was three i have that same doll thats in the video

[boylobster]

that is Kukla Anya. Vika has always called her "the Kook"

[topalina40]

she was meant for u :)

[deb0716]

I have tears in my eyes.  You all are so lucky.

[letterstocleo4]

wow!! congratulations you seem such good parents! i want to help the children in russia..

[maroonfl]

God bless you and your beautiful daughter!

[yellowgummibear]

Such an amazing video. I had chill bumps and tears of complete joy. I was really touched by the first meeting. When the orphanage worker leaves little Viak with you for the first time... the first few seconds she looks a little nervous, but in no time she was bonding with you. And to see her now =) I am still crying, the video is BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for sharing.

[sspatriot]

Thank you so much for sharing this! She is so beautiful! We have 2 girls also from the Alexandrov home, so everything in your video brings back so many memories! Staying at the Russian village and of course the meeting room (play room) at the home with all the tiny chairs against the wall. We were first there in 2003 and got them in May 2004 when they were age 3 and age 2. We were also with EAC. I love watching these videos and am so glad they are shared!  Thank you and God bless!

[bloodiedXangel]

Really cute little girl.

Is Vika short for Viktorija? My friends name is Viktorija but she has always been called Vika.

[quietkitty16]

yeah its the same name. Kinda like Sam for Samuel ...and so on =)

[ladyirish1860]

Beautiful job on the video! We are in the process of getting started! :) What was strange for me watching the vid, Vika as a toddler looked almost identical to MY baby pictures! That was weird! *chuckles* Congrats on your baby girl! They do grow so very fast, don't they?

[boylobster]

That is fantastic! I hope everything goes well for you. Please feel free to ask us any questions. Vika is 5 1/2 now and growing like a weed. She is smart, beautiful and very...very...active. She is incredible. Thank you

[feather123pillow]

she is such a pretty girl.

[swimfan81]

Thank ou for sharing,Vika is very lucky.She is adorable

[robziolito]

So good done more people should do it!

[Waltlita]

Soooo Sweet....you have a beautiful family!

God Bless...

[majhowar]

adorable video!!!

[Godblesslaci]

This is so lovely. This is a very touching story. You are a wonderful person to have adopted such a beautiful child. I thought her name was Russian but I didn't know she was adopted. This video actually brought tears to my eyes. So, how old is she now? Does she really really love the Wiggles?

[boylobster]

Our Vika is 4 1/2 now. Sometimes when I think about how lucky we are it brings tears to my eyes as well. We actually credit the Wiggles with helping her transition. She danced and sang with them from day one. And their videos helped her learn English quickly. The Wiggles are now taking a back seat to "Hannah Montana", but we will always remember how they made her smile, laugh and sing.

[Godblesslaci]

That is so sweet. "Hannah Montana is my sister's fave. but my brother is in love with the Wiggles...I think I like them more though. You guys are very very lucky to have adopted such a wonderful child. I will pray for you every night before I go to bed and ask God to bless you and your little Vika!

[diamondcubby]

What a lovely child and great family you all make together. We too have a wonderful Russian daughter and she is home almost 10 years and now in high school. Enjoy every minute - it goes so fast. Thank you for a lookl at Vika's video!

[denaamo77]

I'm crying..

[spoileditalianbrat]

hey Papa ! you know ilover her! that's so beautiful!

[sspatriot]

Thank you for sharing! Great photos! We have 3 from Vladimir, have stayed at the Russian Village, and 2 of ours are from the Alexandrov Home too! Your video brought back incredible memories! We were also with EAC. Cheers to EAC! You are a beautiful family!!!

[archiethepoo]

LOVE IT! IT MADE ME CRY IT IS SO SWEET.