Hi guys! My husband works for Barry and I have really been enjoying your journal and the precious pictures of Max. When I read tonite that you had enrolled Max in daycare one day a week, I just had to write and say "You go girl!" No need to feel guilty. He will love it and it sounds like the other kids will be such an inspiration to him in his developmental process. Socialization is a great thing and mom's still need some "mom time." Enjoy those 6 hours!
Keep the journal entries and photos coming! I check your site every week - no pressure :)

Kristin Payne (mother of soon to 5 year old Parker)

Great pix.. Started your Journal Nancy Ross gave us the website, will finish this evening.. Max is cute all get out.. Betcha he says Dada first.... Dick

I am glad you have this web page so we can all enjoy watching Max grow. We are so glad you are happy and continue to pray that your marriage and life will only get better with years.

We adopted a little girl, Anastasia, from Kaliningrad in November 03. She's 3 years old and doing great. She loves the California weather.

I just read your epic. (We moved June 1st and just now have set up the new internet and e-mail.) I'm so impressed with you two. You are so courageous! Max is precious! I hope all is going smoothly. Sounds like he's sleeping beautifully, that's huge! If you need anything let me know.
Thinking about you often,
Erin and Lawson

Just saw the picture of Max with Mandy....they look so sweet together. I look forward to your journal updates and new pictures. What an exciting time for all of you. Best wishes!

Welcome home Max, Mom and Dad. You guys have a very beautiful baby. Have fun growing up with him. Believe me the time goes by so fast.
Craig

Hi Max! It was so great to hold you and play with you. You are a wonderful little guy with wonderful parents. I love you all and can't wait to see you again!

Love,
Aunt Nikki

Congratulations! We wish you the best with your baby.

I hope you realize that life is no longer the same. No more Movie Theaters on Fridays, but you will enjoy every moment.

Take care,

Mariluz and Walter

Hi Byron, Christy, & Max!

I am so happy for you! Max is just adorable. I've been keeping up with your adventure, and crying, laughing, and hoping through it all. I'm so glad things worked out and you came home with sweet little Max. Every time I sit at the computer now Kalyn yells, " Let me see pictures of Baby Max", so we look through all the pictures. It's lots of fun. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Love,
Taimi

Congrats you three! I can't wait to see all of ya'll, hopefully one day soon. Max is so cute. I enjoy reading the new entries and looking at the adorable pictures that yah'll have put on this great site. I love all of ya'll. God Bless!

Byron,Christy & Max,

The boys and I are out of town for the holiday weekend, but send our best wishes to all of you! It was such a thrill to meet Max, we are looking forward to spending time with him. (Hint-Hint, we would love to babysit for you guys when your ready.)

All the Best,
Tracy and the boys  

Congratulations to you all!!!

Billy, Wynell, & Brett Graham

HEY GUYS, WE'VE BEEN KEEPING UP EVERYDAY WITH YOU. IT'S SO EXCITING TO COME HOME FROM WORK AND SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT. WE ARE SO THRILLED AT HAVING A NEW LITTLE GREAT NEPHEW. WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUR HUGS FROM ALL OF YOU. GOD HAS BLESSED YOU SO MUCH AND US WITH MAX.
GET SOME WELL DESERVED REST AND TIME WITH EACH OTHER.
LOVE YOU,

Welcome home! What a bright shining doll you have! Can't wait to meet him. We send our love,
M&M, and M and M and M
(AKA Margot and Marvin, Matt, Michael and Marshall!)

So blessed to see your trip was completed and Maxim is at home. You all rest up and I look forward to seeing you in church. To God be the Glory!!

Congratulations Christy and Bryan. Stephen and I are very excited for you. Max is beautiful and I know he will be so very loved. Please continue your updates so we can keep up with you and Max.

Love, Andrea and Stephen Hodgkinson

Hello, to the family of three! I know ya'll are still exhausted, but I just wanted you know I am so sorry I missed your return home. I can't wait to meet Maxim. Hopefully, by Sunday afternoon you will have regained some engery and will be able to attend the 4th of July family celebration at church. If you ever need any help with Max, or to get caught up on your sleep or anything please, don't hesitate to call me (862-1644). I would love to help in anyway. With Much Love, Sabrina

Well, sleepyheads - I assume you've gotten good sleep and that you're making plans to visit the doctor, etc., today. I'll be in touch later, but just wanted you to know how privileged all of us feel that you made us part of this awesome experience. Love to you ALL!

we are delighted to know you are home. rest when max does...the laundry will wait...:) We hope to meet him sunday...isn't "our family is home" a wonderful sounding sentence ??

Welcome home!!!