Hello everyone, we got all of your notes. Just letting you know that we all made it here, barely with a few snags along the way, but we are here. The weather isn't bad, cold, but just like home. We just returned from our very first visit with Anna. She is perfect. We met the doctor there this a.m. and spent a couple hours while he evaluated her. He says she looks great. She can walk on her own, play with toys. He tested all of her motor skills and checked her physically from head to toe. Said she appears to be doing everything right at the 14 month level. Which he says is very surprising for an orphan. He couldn't find a thing wrong with her, in fact the doctor has two sons (7 & 2) and said if he were looking for a girl, he would pick her for himself.
I got lots of pictures and some video. Going to try and get in on this site so you can all see her. When we first met Anna, the worker handed her to me. She looked at me, and possibly because I was crying, she started crying too. They told me to hug her, I did and she clenched right on to me and instantly stopped crying. I couldn't believe it. After that we took her into a motor skills room and they performed several tests on her. They had her pick up small pieces, pick up blocks and put them in a hole. We tested her walking, she motors right along. She currently weighs 21 pounds. The doctor took her clothes off, she looks pretty chubby to me.
Grandma P and Grandma C gave her the thumbs up.
As for Russia, things are really different here. Everyone lives in apartments and uses public transportation. The average earnings are $500.00/month. That's right, per MONTH. I will tell you more soon. We are just on a short break and we are going to get to go back to the baby home for a couple hours this afternoon.
Our clocks are really screwed up. We just figured out that in the past 50+ hours we have only slept, approx. 3-4 on the planes.
We will write more soon. Keep checking in and sending us notes. We are all checking them. Can't wait for you all to see her.
Love and Miss you all,
Robin, Joyce & Judy
P.S. Shelly, if you decide to come, make sure you get a translator. This language barrier is a real pain in the rumpuss!!
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Hi Girls - I hope you've got some rest since the last time you posted. I'm so happy for you. She sounds wonderful! Can't wait to see more pictures :)
Robin,
Ken E. was in and read your blog, he said to tell you hi and congradulations.
As for me, I thought about you all weekend. I can't tell you how happy I am that you are finally there and able to hold on tight to that precious little girl. I am practically crying now just writing this. ( you know me!) Can't wait to see more pictures. Get some rest and we will write more later. I am so happy for you all! Pam
I'm bawling Rob, I am so happy for you and Buck. Finally your little girl. Don't forget to hold her tight and whisper in her ear, Aunt Michelle LOVES you with ALL her heart. Please take care of yourself. I miss you and will talk to you soon
Love you and Anna!
How exciting this all is! Been thinking about all four of you girls for days. I love the blog site. It's as close as we can all get to being there with you. I'm like an addict. I keep checking back to see if you have posted any new news. Can't wait for the next chapter of "Rob & Anna's Excellent Adventure"!! Get some sleep and be safe.
Please call me when you get this message.
Buck
Hi Rob,
As long as you are calling Buck, can you call me too???
Haha
Love you!
hi its paige again your right its tuesday LOL :)
This is so exciting!! I am so happy for you guys. I am much like Cheryl, addicted because, I check the blog every chance I get. Stay safe. We are thinking about you all the time! Sounds like you need some sleep!
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