We got our water back. Hooray!! It feels good to be clean again, and we were happy not to move apartments. Nicholas and Nadia are doing great. I wish we could bring them home tomorrow. Nicholas talks more and more everyday...some in Kazakh and some in Russian, so we're never really sure what he's saying. But it's great seeing those walls come down as we earn his trust. Our Russian is getting better and our translator, Elena, has been helping us with important phrases like "Are you thirsty?"...."hochesh peet". He also got a haircut, and looks very dapper! Nadia babbles a lot...mostly "ya ya" and "ma ma" and "da". We found out that until a month ago, Nadia was in the same room (#6) where Nathan was. We love those ladies, so this was exciting news.
We went to a new mall yesterday, "City Mall" and ate the best pizza we've found so far. The mall also had a Lego store!! Nathan was thrilled and has been working on building cars from his new set. We got quite a bit of of snow yesterday. It looked beautiful and we were happy to be warm inside our car!
ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS!!! I can't wait for you to get home with them! You make such a beautiful family, it looks like they've always been yours. :o) We are so happy for all of you and LOVE getting pictures and updates!
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Amber
What a beautiful family you are. I agree with Amber, you look like you have been together forever. Praise our wonderful Lord for the great thing He has done. We are still praying for favor with the judge that you may come home early. We love you guys!
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Love the family picture...Sooo exciting. Praying a hedge of protection around your beautiful family!
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