12 years ago we were meeting our girlie for the very first time! Mirielle loves hearing her story :). It goes something like this...

Once upon a time, there was a precious princess of Bashkortostan who was tucked away in a hospital in the little town of Miass, Russia. Her greatest longing was to have a family. Across the sea there was a family who for years had been praying with all their hearts for a little girl. They searched high and low trying to find her until one day they saw a picture of the princess of Bashkortostan and instantly they knew - this was their daughter! They had found her! As quickly as they could, King William and Queen Gisele :) flew across the sea-across Russia and then took a long drive into the Ural Mountains until they came to the little town of Miass. In a little hospital room, tears of joy flowed as the Princess was placed into the arms of the King and Queen. They were now a forever family! (This is where Miri says... OH, PLEASE tell me again!!!!)

God is soooo good!! Below are some of my favorite Miri pictures :) Happy Gotcha Day Girlie!!