Waiting Day 11 - Paperwork

Today was our "extra" waiting day which involved paperwork and shopping. We left early this morning to get the kids birth certificates and apply for their visas. Things went smoothly and most of the time we just sat in chairs and chit chatted while Anna did all the work. I had to sign my name a couple times but that was it.

After that we headed to the drug store to get some items for the orphanage. Several people from my church and Kathy's donated money for the orphanage. When Anna told the orphanage doctor, she requested a number of different medications that she would like us to buy for the orphanage kids. We had quite a bit of money so we were able to purchase lots of medications. Actually, we bought out one store and had to head to a second one for more creams. We ended up having to order the final medication because none of the pharmacies had enough. So, anyone who is reading this and donated, please know that your donation was well spent and very appreciated by the orphanage.

In the afternoon we did some shopping, watched a movie, and ate sushi at a restaurant here. We are very tired and are about to head to bed. Tomorrow is the big day!

Anya informed us today that everything is official now even though we haven't picked the girls up (apparently the kids do better if you pick up in the morning so that is why they asked us to wait). So, I figure that if they are mine now then I can post at least one photo of them for everyone. Here is one of my favorites from our pre-court visit with them.


Hope everyone enjoys! Will post bunches more tomorrow.

Lindsey

Location:Kemerovo, Russia