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Monday, September 04, 2006

One Hour . . .

Posting from: MarKuel, Khabarovsk
Local time: 3:45 pm on Tuesday September 5
Weather: Clear and pleasant, slight cool breeze

In one hour we will go pick up the children. In one hour, our lives as will change forever. We are both far more nervous than we were in the hour before our wedding.

Yesterday's visit went well. We arrived right after nap time which is "open play" time. Juliana played dress-ups with her little friend E (the only other girl) and Andy played Sequence for Kids! with us. He learned quickly, but enjoyed winning much more than losing. Imagine that.

For our first family meal tonight, I have borscht and roast chicken, and potatoes, and tomato and cucumber salad. We found some wild mountain blueberries being sold at the tram stop and some blini at the market. I'll serve blini with sourcream and blueberries for dessert.

Which reminds me, that which I've been calling a trolley, they call a tram. If you are coming to Khab, you'll want to know that the ONLY good map of the city that we have found is sold at the Amethyst and it includes the tram lines. Just don't go looking for the trolley lines, as that is something else. The tram runs from near the MarKuel to the Central Market (by the Amethyst), so it is very handy.

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edited to add pics of the farewell party:

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh Suzanne and Jamie, how absolutely exciting, in one hour you will have your precious children and they will be yours forever how awesome!!! We are so happy for you guys and look forward to hearing about the rest of your journey with your new little blessings:) Have a wonderful dinner , sounds very yummy!!!

Shelby said...

If my math is correct, they're in your arms right now! This is so wonderful. I could not be happier for you. :)

Melissa said...

Oh my goodness! You are probably cuddling right now with them. How wonderful! Congratulations your prayers are finally answered.

Deb said...

Hope everything is going well with your first day as mom & dad.
It must be a great feeling to finally take them home.

kate said...

What wonderful news! I can't wait to hear how your first night together went.