Just wanted to send a quick note to update you on our last day and a half. We met an American couple named Kim and Dave yesterday, who live here, and who took us on our first Metro ride (which is the Subway). We went to a swap meet where we did some souvenir shopping and had some lunch. It was a great experience.
They then dropped us back at our apartment for some rest time before meeting us again to take the Metro back to their apartment.
It was a beautiful place, right around the corner from the Russian circus. They made us a home cooked meal of enchiladas, chips and salsa, salad, fruit, ice cream. Did I mention how good it was?
We also took our laundry over to their house and they did our laundry for us because our washer and dryer are broken. They have been so amazing to us.
What a great night!
This morning we woke up early and took Baby Neil to his doctor examination. Dr. Boris (I'm not kidding) poked and prodded, and twisted him in all positions.
At the end Boris said, "the only problem this little guy has is going to be how to keep the girls off of him." We bothed laughed.
Boris also told us Neil must've been the favorite of orphanage because he's so developed. He told us he was only 4 pounds when he was born and now at 20 pounds he's doing great. That made us smile too.
Tomorrow we have an appointment at 2pm at the Embassy for his Visa and then we'll be done. Wednesday will be time to come home.
So now we're off for a walk to the Kremlin to take some pictures. Tonight we're going to be picked up again by Dave and Kim for another home cooked meal at somebody else's house.
Until then, here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.
Love,
Mommy, Daddy and Baby Neil (Who can't wait to meet y'all Wednesday at the airport)
Neil with Kim and Dave
Riding in the Stroller
Neil running around naked in Kim and Dave's apartment because the air conditioner is out and it was kind of hot.
Us on the Metro
And finally a Mullet (apparently they're very popular here)
6 comments:
I'm just glad you won't stink at the Airport on Wednesday. That is the best news I've heard.
I know this great Mexican place at the Sahara.....
Brandy! If you want to get together tomorrow sometime, call me! my cell is 315 6863 and the apt is 7 495 6299829. It was great meeting you with Ron and Dinia. Hope we can meet Neil before you guys leave. We are on Tverskaya now.
Michelle and Ana (Ian went back to Florida)
Congratulations!! I am a friend of Neil's Softa (she's also my boss). In addition to the several relatives who are pleased with your exceptional taste in attire on a hugely momentous day as his first real day with Mommy and Daddy, I am THRILLED that you've chosen to outfit Neil in a USC jacket! You've given him the greatest start any boy could be lucky to have! I'll do what I can to help Softa keep those 'SC clothes and gifts coming.
We'll meet at some point. In the meantime, please know I'm so happy for all three of you - four, counting Softa. What an amazing blessing for all of you! :)
P.S. The blog on poor little Neil's blow-out still has me laughing.
I am so happy that you are finally a family. I have not gotten a chance to blog stalk in a couple of days. He is beautiful.
Joy
Congratulations to you both... make that all three of you. Kate just told me the good news, and I couldn't be happier for you. Congrats again,
Melissa McAllister
Yeah! So glad you guys have met up with Kim and Dave! Neil is a real cutie! Best wishes for the rest of your trip, and safe travels back!
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