Wow, today was a hot one! We did some power walking for about 1/2 hour to go to a mall out by Soraya's this morning. We hit the souvenir shop and did a lot of other browsing. Then down to the grocery store to by food for Matthew! On the way back we went to another souvenir shop at the Intercontinental Hotel. We got back to the apartment in time for a quick lunch before it was time to go visit Matty. We got to visit from 2-4 today, and he was very happy and very active! He is really starting to sit, especially when he doesn't realize he is because he is focused on books or toys! He really enjoyed chewing on Daddy picture today, that is when he wasn't banging on it! Auntie Sarah took some creative photos again today!
We tried to go to the museum across the road, but it was closed for some reason. Maybe tomorrow if we have time. At the Ramstore, they were all out of large jugs of water, except for the yucky mineral water. We were desperate so we had to buy small jugs to tide us over. We also had a craving for ice-cream and so bought some Baskin-Robbins! Because we have no freezer we were forced to eat the whole litre!
Bayan came by later to have us fill out papers for a Russian visa. Hopefully we filled it out properly!
As the title indicates, we have two more sleeps until we pick up Matthew. (As long as everything goes okay). That means, sometime on Wednesday, we will have three tenants in this apartment!
Here is the schedule as far as I know now, and this isn't written in stone. The 30th is a big holiday with things pretty much stalled until the next Monday. We are HOPING to fly to Moscow by the 5th so that we can be flying home on the 7th. Otherwise I think we hit another holiday in Russia. Also, the Canadian Embassy is closed on Wednesdays, so we wouldn't be able to do anything on the 5th anyway. So please, send good thoughts and prayer our way! I don't know flight times or anything yet, and actually have to guess a date because I need to change our tickets this week. We have flights booked out of Moscow on the 31st!
Okay, on to some photos! (Matthew has a huge mosquito bite on his forehead today.)
We tried to go to the museum across the road, but it was closed for some reason. Maybe tomorrow if we have time. At the Ramstore, they were all out of large jugs of water, except for the yucky mineral water. We were desperate so we had to buy small jugs to tide us over. We also had a craving for ice-cream and so bought some Baskin-Robbins! Because we have no freezer we were forced to eat the whole litre!
Bayan came by later to have us fill out papers for a Russian visa. Hopefully we filled it out properly!
As the title indicates, we have two more sleeps until we pick up Matthew. (As long as everything goes okay). That means, sometime on Wednesday, we will have three tenants in this apartment!
Here is the schedule as far as I know now, and this isn't written in stone. The 30th is a big holiday with things pretty much stalled until the next Monday. We are HOPING to fly to Moscow by the 5th so that we can be flying home on the 7th. Otherwise I think we hit another holiday in Russia. Also, the Canadian Embassy is closed on Wednesdays, so we wouldn't be able to do anything on the 5th anyway. So please, send good thoughts and prayer our way! I don't know flight times or anything yet, and actually have to guess a date because I need to change our tickets this week. We have flights booked out of Moscow on the 31st!
Okay, on to some photos! (Matthew has a huge mosquito bite on his forehead today.)
Matty and some friends!
He loves to be upside down!
The beginnings of a "juice monster". He is just like his Daddy!
Help, Auntie Sarah and I are sinking!
Matthew, thinking about his Daddy!
We enjoyed looking at lots of books today!
Mmmmmm. Ice-cream!
4 comments:
We are keeping our fingers and toes crossed for you, tell us the time and date and we will be there!! We had Uncle Mike over on Sunday,he sure misses you guys and was glad to talk with you on the phone. Give Matthew a extra big hug and kiss for us. We can hardly wait until Wednesday!!
Tracy
how exiting! just 2 more "sleeps" until you get Matthew!! by the way, how is the ice cream? I am learning Russian I do remember the word for ice cream...MAROJINAY.
does it take like "normal" ice cream or is it weird? My hubby has ice cream EVERY NIGHT so I am wondering if it's very good. :)
Sounds like ya'll had a fun saturday. :)
Don't worry, our happy/good luck thoughts are definitely your way. It's going to be so neat having him with you instead of just visiting. Imagine the pics we'll get then!! He looks so cute with his cuddly friends; you almost miss him, he is so snuggled in there. Have fun, the memories you have will be so special. Extra hugs to Matthew (and also to you)Love, the mcs
Two more sleeps. WOW! How exciting. Our thoughts and prayers are definitely with you. Daddy will be so anxious for you to be home. Matthew is doing more all the time. We were down to the lake for Sue's birthday supper tonight. Got a bit chilly so we came home shortly after 8. It is like fall here right now. Can't wait to meet Matthew in person. Give him a hug and kiss for us. And also hugs for yourselves. So glad Sarah is there with you now. sounds like you are having fun. Take care of yourselves. Love and prayers Uncle E & Aunt B.
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