The weather is in the 70's here and sunny -- a beautiful day to go to the park. When we arrived at the orphanage Veeka came down in her new outfit, sandals and her hair was braided to cute. She was excited for her first visit to the park and we could tell she dressed especially for us. (TOO CUTE)
Veeka had never been on the monkey bars so Jack boosted her up (he says she's about 50 lbs.) and she smiled the whole time. She made it all the way across with his help and was pretty proud of herself. Hailee was the perfect big sister -- when Veeka got to the end she was clapping for her.
The four of us. We tried to get as many pictures as we could, this is one of our favorites.
When the girls saw this "old man" as Luba called him they wanted a picture with
him. Later we learned this was Father Christmas - Hailee thought it was Santa Claus and she was right!
It was such a fun visit. Unfortunately the rides weren't running in the morning. We did take time for an ice-cream and Veeka and Hailee both asked if we could come back some afternoon when the rides are going. We'll have to see if the orphanage will allow us to take her next week Saturday or Sunday as the rides only run on the weekends.
Saying goodbye was hard today -- she had such a good time and so did we . . .
We headed to the Atrium after our visit and met up with the Nelsons and Nathan & Cynthia (adopting a 10 month old boy) and Erin & her new baby girl named Annika (one of the prettiest babies we've seen). We were quite a group making our way to the to the open market. We attracted a bit of attention. We saw a couple new areas. We visited the dairy building which had eggs and all types of cheese in it.
Shannyshell and Hailee found baby ducks & chicks -- we spent a lot of time admiring them. There were boxes & boxes of every kind of chick you could think of -- both girls had to hold them. The highlight of today's trip was the meat market - a building with every type of meat you could think -- a room for each. We saw beef tongues piled up just waiting for someone to buy, slabs of bacon, livers, sausages (not a clue what they were; looked pretty gross), pig hooves (do people actually eat those?) -- it was interesting to see how it's all cut up (they do it while you watch).
It was too hot to do much shopping so we headed to McJohns for a snack & soda. They have the best popcorn here -- carmel, cherry & raspberry all mixed together. We spent some time feeding the pigeons and sparrows and than trekked home.
Early visit again tomorrow ............
8 comments:
I too must first wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LISA! Hope you have a great day. Can't wait for a big Komoll-Ollmann celebration!!!!
Such a wonderful visit. So glad you were able to take her to the park. You can see the joy in her face...I think she can't wait to be "YOURS" as much as you can't wait to be "HERS"! Your family picture looks wonderful. Just as it was meant to be.
Was glad to see that you get to have a visit on Sunday. Hope you have a special Mother's Day planned.
Hugs till tomorrow!
Linda
When I read this blog, I think my my jaw hit the floor...ONE OF THE CUTEST BABIES YOU HAVE SEEN?!?!?!? Not kidding, when we were reading Hayden took a big poop and I have to say I agree with him.
Anyway, glad the visit went well and hopefully the rides open up next week for you.
P.S. Hayden says he will try to be cuter next time.
Jonathan -- We said ONE of the cutest babies -- not THE CUTEST BABY - you know who we think is the cutest one ever!!!
Very true, I was the cutest baby ever.
But Hayden is still very upset about what was mentioned earlier today.
I'm so glad things are going so well! The family photo is pricelss! Cheryl, I hope you enjoy a very special Mother's Day tomorrow!
Everyone at school is very happy for you all and is missing you!
Ann Duquaine
Hi Guys!
First, thank you for calling me today, I needed to hear from you as I am missing you all so much..Linda you too, I hope to be able to catch you soon to chat, and Amanda and Jon, it was great to hear from you, and Aunt Nanc, Aunt Gin, Payton, and Grandma, thank you for thinking of me today, I love you all so much!
I had a busy day today we did errands, after breakfast, caught a movie Iron Man, was pretty good, and then went to the Summitt for dinner, and it was great, thank you for the gift it is just perfect, I wanted to watch some right away, but James didnt want to watch it with me, so I plan to start tomorrow!
By the time you read this it will be Mothers Day, and Mom I can not tell you how much I wish I was there to let you know day in and day out what a wonderful Mother you are to all of us, I would not be the same person I am today without you, and I cant thank you enough. I love you very, very, very much...I hope you have a great day with the girls today!
Talk to you soon, and thinking about you as today dawns Mothers Day and 1 week of knowing Victoria. Love Always, Lisa
P.S. I can tell that Jon doesnt want you to miss him to much while you are overseas, he knows that Hayden is the cutest baby ever, even cuter then his father was :*), you know I love you Jon...
Happy Happy Mother's Day!!!!
What a special day for you!!!! Japrese had a make-up ball game yesterday. He played catcher again and did very well, he is really improving the more he plays it. Last night we came to my mom'sn Sun Praire, we are having a cook out today of prime rib and all the fixings, wish the weather were nice enough to be eating outdoors. I am so happy for the great visits you are having with Veeka, she is so cute and I love her outfit too, great choice. Sounds like you won't be home by the end of the school year? We all miss you terribly....but are so happy for you too!!! Happy Mom's Day!
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