Hello! Still borrowing a computer, but hoping to be up on the internet on Tuesday. We are taking pictures and videos of the 2 younger children. They have such a great time playing with us. We get to visit with them in the morning for 2 hours and in the afternoon for 2 hours. There is another wonderful couple from Alabama here with us. We share cab rides to the orphanage and get to eat all our meals together. It's almost like being at home :)

Because Elijah is 7, he was moved 2 weeks ago to another orphanage 30 minutes away. This is where he attends school. We have only met him once, but are planning to visit him on Tuesday. We need to wait to be interviewed by the inspector before we are allowed to speak to Elijah about adoption. This is why we cannot visit yet.

The 2 younger ones are learning English quickly. They love to be hugged and cuddled and are now giving us kisses. Delores Annaleise (we will call her Annaleise) loves her doll baby and is a little shy. Jeremiah has problems with his shoulders/arms. He cannot lift his arms above his head. However, he runs and plays and laughs like an ordinary child. He has a wonderful smile and loves to be cuddled. He is very talkative, and even sings with us. He has the right toon, but his words are in Russian.

When we walk into their classroom, they both jump up to give us a hug and then run to get their doll and car that we gave them. Next they go to their locker and change their shoes so that we can go outside. It's amazing to watch them -- they keep the little bit of belongings in their locker with their name on it. They have slippers they wear inside and sandals with socks when they go outside. They have a routine that they know exactly what to do.

Well, we miss home terribly, and can't wait to be back. We hope to share the videos and photos this week. Hope to share again in a few days! Thanks for your comments, we can't wait to get on the blog to see what's going on!