By 3pm, we were finished and on our way. We went home so Kristina could take a nap but then were on our way to Red Square by 5:45pm. We did lots of walking and took a million shots in front of St. Basil's just trying to get one good one. It was hard -- our little darling became Miss Independent and wanted nothing to do with being held or smiling for a camera...again and again.
We found a supermarket so we'd have milk for Kristina (which she LOVES, even cold!) and then had guests over for a visit --- Amy and Jeff who just adopted Aslan from Kirov!! Amy is an OT in Philadelphia. A mutual special friend and also an OT (bleep, bleep -- Jonie -- bleep, bleep!!) hooked us up when she knew we were going through the process together. We toasted to some wine, adored our new children, and then parted since it got late.Tonight is our last night and we head home tomorrow. We have a driver picking us up at 11:30am and our Aeroflot flight leaves Moscow at 2:40pm arriving in Los Angeles (direct flight) at 4:50pm. We are so excited about being home and starting our "normal" life.
Jeff, Aslan, and Amy visiting at our apartment on Novy Arbat in Moscow
The Occupational Therapy world has two more moms!!!
17 comments:
In this last picture, you look SO proud to be holding your daughter at last. I am truly happy for you!
Congrats! I'm sure you are overwhelmed with tons of emotions but especially joy! You will be an awesome mother! I couldn't imagine starting with a 2 year old.
How cool is that? So fun when there is another couple to share the experience with.
Little Kristina is just beautiful..congratulations again and i can't wait to see a picture of you all at home!
Kristine
Have a safe trip home! I love seeing all the pictures... especially ones without a head chopped off!!
gina
Beautiful family photo in front of St. Basil's Cathedral! The sky is like a painting too! Congratulations and safe travels home with your sweet little girl.
I am so happy for your guys! Isn't it so much fun! Congratulations and smooth sailing. It sounds like Kristina is a real trouper and should have no problem on the Aeroflot flight home. You make a beautiful family!
Lori
Have a safe trip home, and don't forget the juice, cookies, and baby Tylenol!
Zee
Thanks for the updates Laura! I've been on the edge of my seat waiting. I will be thinking of you at 4:50 tomorrow, touching down in Cali at last. Olivia and Charlie already talk about Kristina as their friend (I've been showing them your blog), and told them they'll meet her someday.
Have a safe trip HOME.
love,
KvG
I am sitting here in tears, which is rare for me. But you have just brought back a flood of memories for me. Being in Moscow seems like forever ago for us but it was only 5 months. Thanks you for your posts. Your daughters is positively beautiful. I love the pic. of her kissing you :) Your friends you met with, from what I can see of their son he favors our son. Our son's birthmom is from Tajikistan. If there son is too, give them my blog (you may not have time and that is soooo okay:) I hope you guys have a wonderful flight home and thanks for allowing me to follow your journey!
The pictures are great. I really like the one with you three in front of St. Basils. It is so nice to see Kristina eating well. She is happy with her Mommy and Daddy.
Jo
Yeah for the Dearys! Kristina is just as cute as can be. You all look so happy. Enjoy your last few hours in Moscow and have a safe trip home. Can't wait to hear more!
Melissa
Hi, Laura & Lindsey!!
I just got online to wish you guys WELCOME HOME and saw you already posted from last night! you are GOOD!! we sacked out moments after we got to our apt!! :) I LOVE the pictures of all of us!!!
Lindsey, would love to talk with you more -- our blog is:
http://tourtobeafamily.blogspot.com/
please jump on and let me know how i can reach you --
Meanwhile, Laura, Jon, and Kristina -- WELCOME HOME!!! may you rest well and enjoy every single day --even if it' snot sunny in SOCal, I know it will ALWAYS be sunny in your heart and home with Kristina there --- see you at an AO picnic soon!!
love,
Amy, Jeff, and Aslan
Cheers!
Amy
Laura & Jon,
I am so happy for you. I can hardly wait until June when we will all meet Kristina. By then I'm sure she'll be talking up a storm.
I loved reading your blog, Laura, I was tearing up through most of them.
God bless and I pray your transistion to being a family is a happy and wonderful experience.
love, Joanne
Your pictures are so wonderful!! Have a safe trip home and enjoy your new daughter and every new experience to come!!
I'll email you early next week.
Congratulations!
Christine
i bet you will be glad to get home! kristina is a doll!
Welcome home all three of you! One journey has ended and another one, a lifetime one, just beginning.
Love, Karen Z
Congratulations! The picture of her sleeping on the plane is soooo cute. You all look great as a family - enjoy walking through your door! Living with her in her own home is much easier than all that craziness in Russia. Good luck on that long flight - you will survive it!
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