Cause for celebration

Today I had the chance to celebrate with my nieces, who are both graduating from highschool this month. Maria and Elena  were born to the same mother in Romania and adopted when they were toddlers by my brother and sister-in-law. It has been wonderful to watch these two lovelies grow up. I remember vividly each of them getting off the plane once they arrived in Seattle many years ago to start a new life with their forever family. Today they are two successful teens ready for the next step. Elena will attend Boise State and Maria will begin a transition program in the Fall. I love these girls!  In photo from left is Janine (my sis-in-law), Maria & Elena.