We’re happy to be together again today.
The babies are fed a bottle three times a day which means they are always hungry. We ask if we can give Deanna some food, but it is mildly discouraged. However, a special friend shows up to sneak some strawberry apple fruit puffs.
“Elmo says baby needs to eat!”
Daddy takes the lead in feeding this little one. She hasn’t figured out the tongue and mouth thing yet except to suck, but finally learns to chomp down and enjoys her new treats.
“Elmo says that’s my eyeball. Aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!”
Deanna loves her mommy and getting cleaned up.
My 2nd new outfit. Thank you Mommy!
We turn our backs for one moment. Elmo over-indulges and has to be carried out.
We can't take him anywhere.
After kissing Deanna goodbye after our 2 short hours together, we have a special treat waiting for us. Our interpreter Anna prepared a picnic of traditional Russian and Kazakh food. She is so sweet. We pull over in the countryside and have a picnic on the trunk. No one eats in their car in Kazakhstan, but eating on your car when it is 25 degrees out is perfectly acceptable.
The sun is out, the food is great, and it turns out to be a very nice and memorable experience.
The menu for the day is:
- Chicken
- Russian pancakes
- Vegetable plate
- Ukraine and Kazakh chocolates
The menu for the day is:
- Chicken
- Russian pancakes
- Vegetable plate
- Ukraine and Kazakh chocolates
Plus one traditional dish that might surprise you. I apologize to my niece Tara for my actions, but here is the big hint.
Doesn’t taste like chicken but tastes exactly like roast beef! Remember this the next time you head to Arby’s.
Another great experience in Kazakhstan. We are wondering what will be on the menu for tomorrow. 
What great pictures, we have really enjoyed reading your blog, Tim also read it this morning & got a kick out of Monte bathing Deanna, she looks so content & happy with you all, we're so happy for your guys. God Bless, Tim & Francine
ReplyDeleteRich you are too funny!!!LOVE the photo of Elmo over-indulging...So hysterical....I also love the one where Monte is laying on the floor by Deanna looking at her...She really does look like her mama-Amazing!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad things are going well for you. I love reading the blog and feeling apart of your adoption process. Praying for you during this time.
ReplyDeleteWhat does the tall hat mean? You guys have an incredible Dream Team, they even feed you. Baby Deanna looks so cute and comfortable in her new outfits that actually fit her. She seems like a little snugglebug. This whole experience is such a testament to how GREAT God is! Love you all!
ReplyDeleteLoving the posts! We are so glad that you are all enjoying yourselves much more now. :-) It is neat to watch God at work in your lives even on another continent. She is beautiful and we will continue to pray for you all! So, did Monte's sprained wrist turn out okay?? :-)
ReplyDeleteAnother great day for the Lockwoods!!! FANTASTIC!!! On your daily walk, you should shop for some local products that you can show Deanna one day. Grab a piece of her heritage while you are there!! Keep up the great work! Again, Monte is in the ZONE!!!
ReplyDeleteRich, you crack me up! I am so thankful that things are moving along much more smoothly now. Isn't God good!
ReplyDeleteOnce home you are going to have to continue to blog, forever. I am enjoying my daily laugh as I read every day! Sage is convinced you are in China, because isn't that where all babies come from that come on airplanes!? ;-) God is so good, she looks amazing and we continue to pray for you every day.
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