Long time no see
The other night we had a nice reunion with Micah’s old language helper and his family. Andrei was such a big help to Micah the last time we were here in Moscow learning the Russian language. It was nice for me as well to talk with Julia, she met with me a few times for language learning. Violet and Keira had a fun time playing with their sons Pasha and Daniel. This is the first time we met Daniel, before we left for the states it never worked out for us to see the whole family together. He was getting a little cranky and ready for bed when we took this picture.
It has been nice catching up with friends we haven’t seen in months and hearing what they have been doing. In some ways it feels like we never even left Russia for a break in the states.
We are missing our friends in the states now too. Thanks to those of you who are thinking of us and for those who send notes of encouragement through email. We really do appreciate it! Please keep ’em comin’! Love you guys!
Everyday cuteness
Yes, I think my kids are cute. Can you tell?
Not much has been happening here with us, just normal everyday stuff, like taking baths. And learning Russian. And going to the doctor. And making new recipes. (Interested? Let me know!) And enjoying some warmer weather.
Number three
Baby #3 at 31 weeks
I have been feeling pretty good with this pregnancy, even though I do seem more tired this time around. I have been to the doctor here once already and go in again soon. The last time I went in I had an ultrasound, and the technician was also 100% sure we are having a boy.
Being in Russia and going to the hospital is quite a bit different, as you can imagine, from being in the States.
One example… in the States you give a urine sample when you get to the doctors office before your appointment. Easy.
Here in Russia, after my last appointment they gave me a urine cup, to take home. And so they would have time to analyze the info, I need to take in the filled cup a few days before the appointment. So that’s what I did today.
I walked about 10 minutes to the needed bus stop, got on public transportation for about 30 minutes, then walked another 5 minutes to the hospital. Thankfully there is a girl at the hospital, who speaks English, who helps me pay, and find the right places I need to go. The filled urine cups sits on top of a piece of paper with some info in it, in a cabinet, at the end of the hallway. Yes, my name is on the cup, and it is firmly siting on top of MY piece of paper, but it baffles my mind how those cups don’t get mixed up.
Violet is super excited and cannot wait to have a baby brother. She loves babies and
I think she will be a good little helper to have around. She needed to hold her belly too.
Six Sandowiches 