Leaving Moscow

It is very hard to leave today knowing we are leaving our little one behind. Her caretakers are wonderful and they have a nurse with them at all times. We have decided to name her Karina Ann Martin. Our court date should be in 5 to 6 weeks,if all goes well.

An Amazing Day!!!

The Big Day

Let the Mystery Continue

Today was a very long day. We woke up at 7:30 very excited for our 10:00 appointment at the Department of Family Services. As we we're getting ready we looked out the window and it was like a blizzard. For the about 10 minutes we thought we weren't going to make it to our appointment with such bad weather, but it only lasted for 10 minutes and then the sun came out. We got to our appointment on time but with 4 other families waiting they were running late. Oh did I mention they were French. We didn't get out of the Department of Family Services until 11:30 and with visiting hours ending at 12:00 there was little time. After a 25 minute ride to the Baby Home we had to wait for her to finish eating lunch. While she was eating lunch we met with the director of the Baby Home. After she oops I mean Iraina finished lunch she met us in the director's office. I wish you could have seen her. Iraina came walking in with a smile that lit up the room. She was very friendly and had no problems sitting on Maureen's lap. With little time to see her we quickly went to the play room. Sorry but because of the lack of time we got few pictures and not very good ones. Because we were cutting in to her nap time Iraina became quickly cranky and had to go to bed. Sorry to disappoint you with the lack of pictures. We promise we'll make it up to you tomorrow.

Day 2 Russia

First Day

Hello Everyone,

At about 8:45 pm we boarded our flight to Moscow on February 23rd and arrived about 1:30pm Moscow time on February 24th. The Flight went well and the food on the plane was pretty good (thats pretty good by Airline food standards). As soon as we arrived our driver was waiting. He didn't know much English but he was very nice. He took us to our apartment which is very dated but in good condition. Everything is from Ikea!

As soon as we settled in to our apartment we know we had to stay awake a little bit longer to avoid jet lag. So we decide to venture out. On the way down in the elevator we met another a couple and their 2 beautiful children that they just adopted. They were very friendly and wanted to met up tomorrow to explore the city or maybe dinner.

As usual for us we got a bit lost on our search for some food and then could not figure out how to get across the busy Moscow streets, traffic lights are very rare. We walked into a honey exhibit, don't ask we were just very hungry and very confused! Al last we found someplace to eat and everything was in Russian, we pointed and got food. We only got yelled at once from the cashier, not bad for our first day.

All Ready

Our bags are packed!! We will be leaving this evening. Those of you who know us well already know I am a bundle of nerves while Brad is busy organizing, reorganizing and did I mention organizing everything. Talk to next time from Sunny and Warm Moscow!!!

Going to Moscow

We are getting ready to go and the dining room table is fulled with the wonderful donations from our church. We leave Saturday and arrive Sunday. Monday we have the day to sightsee. Tuesday we have an appointment with the Ministry of Education to accept our referral and we get to see her Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday we fly home. I was a little disappointed that we only spend two days with her, but it also gives us a full day to see Moscow.

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