Day 15 and 16………………… Never a Dull Moment

We’ve had a little hiccup and due to some unfortunate circumstances and have changed our facilitator. Galya will be representing us here in Sevastopol and yet another facilitator when we get back to Kiev for the final stages……. It’s been a rough couple of days and is a long story that is not worth spending time writing about.

Tomorrow we will go to the court to find out our court date… we’re hoping for mid-February but are prepared for late February, as that is when the other families that are here are scheduled… Keep your fingers crossed that the judge is in a good mood!

We finally got out and did a little site seeing – it was cold but crisp and clear today. Photos of Sevastopol for your enjoyment!

Today was a fun day at the orphanage….. we took some unique toys from our neighborhood toy store, Toko Baru… Growing capsules that turn into dinosaurs and seashells that grow 4 times their size. The girls loved them!!! We spent time playing “I Spy” (thanks Tammy and Tom!). A new game to the group. Angela won!!! 13 to 7 (Galya) 6 (Papa) 5 (Mama). Her memory skills are great!

We also went next door to Angela’s school and took pictures for her memory book. It was great to see…. She had the janitor unlock her classroom door (again, this child seems to know everyone :) and showed us her desk. Front row in front of the teacher’s desk…. Papa was so proud!

Our friend Gail told us that when she was here in September, Angela told her she had a “big brain”…. Papa asked her if she had a big brain today and she shrugged her shoulders and said, “I don’t know, I’ve never seen it!” Thought you would all get a chuckle from that – we did!