Since we can't post photos of our new family, we thought these artistic interpretations would be the next best thing!!! David loves his generous coiffure and Lorelle loves her tiny waistline:)
We also think "Papa and Mama" peeking out from the tree just about right for our 2nd day of parenting!!!!
In the morning we went to the Notary to get paperwork processed and boy was that something different...it takes hours, not minutes and costs a pretty penny too. They were very nice, but had to put things on hold when the electricity went out for several hours over the entire city.
We also talked with the medical Doctor on staff at the orphanage who was very kind and helpful and will organize many of the blood tests and inoculations required for the US Embassy.
But the best part of the day was visiting the girls from 2pm to 4pm at the orphanage. As soon as we walked in the building, one of the young boys saw us and immediately went and got our girls. It seems word has spread quickly as to who we are and who we now belong to.
We were glad to have our bag of tricks full (thanks Pam & Kelley, et al. for all the great help) and enjoyed many rousing games of UNO, then a time of art work as you saw above, some dot-to-dot puzzles using the alphabet, reading our Russian/English dictionary, reading a fun fairy-tale re-do called Jill and the Beanstalk (printed in both English and Russian) and a photo shoot where both girls took turns being digital photographers.
When it was time to go, the younger girl became quite sad and of course we felt badly, but then we came up with the idea of planning the next day and writing it out on paper with the date and times written on it. Then we went over the list several times and the smiles came out again:) We were so thankful!! We said our goodbyes with many a sweet hug and headed out the door, so touched by the joy and happiness we carried in our hearts.
love, Lorelle and David
Great artwork! It's so much fun to hear the details. Love, Craig
ReplyDeleteWhat a great "day two"! We're all smiles and giggles in rainy/cold Cincinnati reading your blog today!
ReplyDeleteNo doubt, the girls are quite proud of "who they belong to"! :) The photos of you are so fun.... your positive spirit is beaming!!!
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Pam and Len
Pam just introduced us to your blog and your new family. Congratulations! My daughter changed my outlook on life, and I am certain that yours will do/ have done the same. It is a great thing you are doing for the girls, and they will pay you back ten-fold in wondrous memories.
ReplyDeleteDavid, it looks like you have a beard in the first picture - that's a good look.
--chad edwards
What a beautiful 2nd day. Those drawings are so sweet. You're already building so many wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything keeps going smoothly - outside your time with the girls - that seems to be ordained.
Love, Anne
Love the drawings - and it sounds like they are already attached to you (how could they not be!?). So wonderful! Laughed at your comment about peaking out behind the tree as new parents...a scary, fun, fabulous new world!
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