We spent the morning of our first day together going to the market area getting money exchanged and looking around for something Jane wanted me to buy for her. It was fun to see Elena enjoy this time out together and trying kvass for the first time. Later today we plan to go to the Passport office. Elena also enjoyed making bracelets with a beading kit. I got caught up on laundry today also. The little washing machine fits in the corner of the bathroom and has very long cycles. The dryer is a rack that is outside on the balcony. Since it is about to rain, I plan to hang all the clothes all over the inside of our apartment.
The front area of the outside market
Where money is exchanged
A woman who has a booth at the market and who has been to America before
A Kvass stand (a cultured drink made out of rye bread)-one of my favorites
Elena decided to try it for the first time and wanted to buy it herself
Lots of flowers
Elena wearing her clothes Mama brought for her and drinking kvas
A view from down the street
Elena eating her favorite sunflower seeds (cyemyechi in Russian)
Our little washing machine
Our drying rack
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Dave and I are so excited for you guys! Praise God that it is almost done, and you can go home together at last. Praying for stamina and safety on this last leg of your journey!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I found your blog from another adoption blog I keep up with. We just recently adopted twin boys from Ukraine and will be going back in March for the boy we originally went over for. What a beautiful daughter and a true blessing you all will be to each other. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement. We are excited beyond belief that Lauren and Elena will finally be here in the USA. - Jay
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