THURSDAY.. MAY 17

Hello!

Happy Graduation to Emma!!! We are so proud of you! Mom and Dad and Brother send our love!!!

We have already visited Cole this morning. He was in a very happy mood. He did not cry at all when we took him. Yeah!! He even did a little dancing on our blanket. Emma, he can drink from a juice box, but he squirts it all over. He just mastered "a straw"... no clue when we got here. He seems to really like toys that you put in- take out, make music noise and interactive toys. We take a toy each day and some times it has to stay depending on how many kids are swarming Andy who carries the toy. The other kids from his class are very cute. We sat with them yesterday so we could watch him play. His caregiver saw the picture of Emma swimming and said that he likes to swim too. Daddy will set up the pool as soon as we get home Emma!!!!

We bought a fan for the appt. 20.00 we will leave it at the orphanage when we get home. Our rent is also 20.00 for 24 hours..... so the fan is a luxury. We are going to a bigger new market today. Buying pampers for his class and looking for him some shoes and clothing and maybe some sun glasses. The sun annoys him. Emma he may need that sponge bob window shade in the car.

It is hot here, but there is a constant breeze. It has not rained here since we arrived. Only once when we were in Kiev. We found a resteraunt that has menu in English. We eat there very often and sit outside by the fountain. They have "chicken on a stick"... which is actually chicken grilled on a stick. very tasty. Andy likes the borscht here too. We are eating ok.

We found the post office and have mailed out pictures of Cole to both of the grandmas houses. We sent them air mail so hopefully you will get them before we get back!!! Our agency reps have been wonderful. The still call to check on us everyday. We are here alone until we go to court on Monday, but its ok. They showed us around and gave us a programmed cell phone. We can contact them at any time.

We miss you all very much. EMMA HUGS AND KISSES FROM ALL OF US XOXOXOXO


ps Emma I dont know about the ice cream yet, but they dont have Dairy Queen here. I am guessing he will love sprinkles. He does like strawberry and grape.

pps has elizabeth had her baby?????