Hi,
It is just another sweltering day here in Dniprozezhinsk. We visited the twins this morning - Daniel/Brady was cranky for most of the morning. Yevgen/Lucas was as happy as he has been. We think the heat bothers Brady more than Lucas but that is just a theory.
There are good days and bad for both of them - we are learning to be patient with this although it can be deflating at times. Both of them have a funny little way of letting us know when they are not happy. Lucas plunks himself down on his but, puts his legs out straight, chin to his chest and curls his bottom lip. He will sit there like this until we pick him up or he is told to stand up by one of the caregivers. We have seen this exact behavior in a number of the orphans - monkey see - monkey do we guess. Brady puts his head down, points his right index finger inward and shuffles backwards. Quite humorous actually!!
Yesterday was fun - we finally had some rain here and cooled things off a bit. The problem is we got stuck in the middle of it with no umbrellas!! Actually it began while we were at the O - we had to take cover with the boys under one of the shelters they have. The boys were not scared in fact they were enjoying a lollipop and could have cared less. Momma was most concerned - pappa was getting soaked. Anyway we brought the boys in a half hour early and headed back home ourselves while the rain slowed to a drizzle. Well the drizzle turned back to a downpour after we left and we got a tad wet. Andrea pulled an OOOPS and tried to jump a puddle and landed in a mud bog!! Needless to say some of us found that funny - Olga, me and all the locals!!
The paperwork is going smoothly - Olga is handling it with the greatest of ease. She is amazing - keeping everyone in line. We are starting to see the begining of some bribes (for instance the doctors want a fan and heater in order to get the paperwork out today) and yesterday we paid the administrator a $100 to get her stuff moving. Oh well - we bite our lips and say "anything else"??
If all goes smoothly we should have the paperwork to the courts by the end of this week. Probably a court date the week after next. We still have a while to go but we'll get there!!
That is it for now -
Patrick - thanks for the update on the Sox! Can you believe it? 13.5 ahead!! Coolidge must be dying!!
Take care everyone -
Chris and Andrea
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Hi Chris and Andrea,
I just don't know where to begin. The blog was the best idea ever as I have been following along with you and enjoy your posts. Feel like I know what is going on and that you are ok. They are pretty funny actually - gave me a few laughs. Good to know you are rolling with everything that is happening. I was surprised to see the pictures today - they are both so adorable and based on your blogs very much 2 year olds! For some reason when I tell others about your adventure, it's the twin part always makes me teary eyed - I think it is the best surprise. We are so thrilled and excited for you and can NOT wait to meet them in person.
Keep blogging and taking it one day at a time and you will be home soon!!
Can't wait!
Rachel (S, E and Z too!)
Hi Guys!
Sandy sent the picture of the four of you - what a great looking family! I am so happy for all of you - the boys look so happy to be with you! What a wonderful experience. I am really enjoying following your blog.
Chris - Sox are now up 14.5. It just so happens G-Cool is in town, too! He is taking it really well - almost not fun ragging on him .... OK, I'm lieing - of course it's fun!!!
Stay happy & safe,
Patrick
PS: Hey Chris - how come Andrea had to jump a puddle? Shouldn't you have carried her across it or at least laid down your coat for her? LOL!!!
The pictures are absolutely beautiful -- never again will I be
able to think of "Chris and Andrea"
without thinking "Brady and Lucas" as well! God is SO good. Your family is coming together just as He planned long before you even had an inkling!
We will be so happy when you are all home and living your lives here as a forever family together!
We continue to pray and ask God's
blessings over all of you.
Love to all, and give Brady and Lucas a special hug from me.
Beth <><
(and all)
Hello-
This is a message from danny to brady and lucas:
i love you and i love a truck. i love a car. i can't wait to meet you. i miss andrea and hunter chris. i love my dog tana.
i love my chris and my andrea.
love, danny
This is what he wanted to write and I am only the typer. :-)
The boys are so handsome- adorable and cute. Danny keeps wanting to look at the pictures- he keeps wanting to see the picture of Chris and Andrea the most.
Okay- I gotta go change a poopy diaper! The joys of parenthood. Yikes it stinks...
xoxo, Angela
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