Each day gets better and better with Valerie! We waited until about 15 after 11:00 and when they did not bring her to us, Irina told us we could go to her groupa room to get her. They were still dressing her when we came in. They get her all fixed up for us each day in velvety little dresses. Today was a red velvet with a white collar with little flowers on it. She looked beautiful. Of course, each day she is wearing several layers and yesterday she really seemed happy when we peeled them all off to try the clothes on her. It is quite warm in there but they keep her bundled up tight. She said Mama several times today. We also taught her how to blow kisses and she did a great job with that. It was so sweet. She smiles, laughs, and plays so freely. She makes good eye contact and likes to be held and loved. The only problem with today's visit was that it ended too soon! Leaving her tomorrow won't be easy. I can't wait until we get her home.
I guess we've brought a little west TX weather to Russia. Irina told us that today was the warmest March 6 ever recorded in Khabarovsk. The high was about 37 degrees. Almost all the snow around town has melted. We had another nice afternoon today. We went to a 5 story shopping mall with a big grocery store inside. We had ice cream at a Baskin Robbins. The sign was in Russian but had the 31 on it! We bought a few snacks for our room. We walked through a neat park that had trees carved into all kinds of animals and people. Kinda like the bears in Ruidoso but more detail. Now we're in the room relaxing. I'm going to the chiropractor when I get home!!
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I can't believe it is already Thursday! Time sure does fly when you're kissing babies! I bet that red dress looked cute with those sweet red cheeks. Rest up so that you can tell lots of stories when ya'll get home! Can't wait to see you!
Hi Cindy and Todd,
I have looked forward to reading your blog each day. I am so happy your visits with Valerie have been so wonderful. Can't wait till you can get her home.
Love, Ruthie
I will be happy to make the chiro appt for you- let me know?
Your anti-technology friend is now addicted to seeing your updates every morning - I love it! We are so happy for all of you. Get ready for the interview when you get back!
Billy has graciously set aside time for "girl classes" (redneck version) for Todd.
CLASS I- Hair- shampooing, drying, products, technique, bows & stuff.
CLASS II- Fashion- matching, putting them in it-(much diff than boy clothing), $$, etc.
CLASS III- Shoes- start building racks now!!!
CLASS IV- Misc.- crying for no reason, giggling for no reason, mean girls, arranged marriages(big problem solver!)
Call to schedule!!
Love Ya, Donna & Billy
Your posts are fantastic! Delaney read about your first meeting aloud to us at breakfast and we all were sniffling. It stirs up some very precious and familiar feelings within me. What an incredible plan He has for you and Valerie!! Life with God is so exciting!! Our hearts are full for you!! Love, Bonnie
That's so cool to see you're having a good visit. Can't wait to see and hear more.
You may have already said this, but does she speak/understand any english? was just curious--
because regardless of that, I think it's neat how love can be seen despite the barriers of language. I try and picture what V must be thinking....pure joy each times she sees you, I'm sure.
anyways hope you have a great trip back---also today, I had a sandwich at Jason's Deli...it was supposed to have Russian Dressing on it, but I couldn't do it....had to get Ranch instead :) I'm sure it wouldn't have compared to what ya'll have had.
Jeremy
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