Well, we're back in St. Petersburg, Russia after a long flight through Munich, Germany. It is good to be back in this beautiful city. Hearing the Russian language all around us feels welcoming. The weather is absolutely gorgeous here. It has been a beautiful sunny day and St. Petersburg is in the beginning stages of white nights. It is almost 10pm and just now getting dark. When we return to bring Sasha home, white nights will be in full swing. We are very excited to experience it.
We go for our physical exams at the Russian clinic tomorrow. Fun times, I'm sure. We'll let you know how it goes, although I've been told by previous families that it's not a big deal at all. The fun part will be picking Sasha up from the orphanage after our medical exams. Natasha has already told her that we will be picking her up around noon. Sasha needs a time-line. On our last trip she apparently made four trips to the school principal's office insisting that she should have already been released from school to meet her parents. I hope the noon time frame helps cut down on the principal's stress. :) Hey, you have to admire her "take charge" attitude!
This is a picture from our first trip in February. We are inside St. Isaac's Cathedral. St. Isaac's is truly amazing. It is an absolute architectural work of genius. We'll visit several new sites while on this trip and let you see more amazing St. Petersburg sites.
So excited to follow your adoption adventure! Praying for all of you!
ReplyDeleteHi Kerri!! So glad you are blogging this time around. Love the story of Sasha going to the principal's office over and over - such sweet excitement! Will be praying that all goes smoothly with your appointments. Can't wait for more updates!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you and the whole family. It's been such a long time coming for you all. Can't wait to meet Sasha! She is the daughter you are meant to add to the family.
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