Randomness

Here are a couple of things we've been up to lately.

First of all, Little One and Ira called me downstairs to see something.  When I got down there, I found this....  They'd set up church.  Everyone is all dressed up, some have babies and even my potato masher from my "Spud Trooper" Mr. Potato Head was used as the microphone.  A spool of ribbon on some play dishes is the podium and other kitchen accessories are the chairs. :)  Quite ingenious, if I do say so.

Little One likes the camera. :)

Next, Mom found a recipe for some Chicken Kiev.  It was quite a bit of work, but VERY worth it.  The first time I'd had Chicken Kiev was in the underground mall there in Kiev.  It was so good and this was even better. :)  I'm hoping it freezes well because it was too much work for just one meal.  SO good though!

And last, I found a new cover for my iPod.  Yes, I love Mickey. :)

I have a couple of friends leaving for Ukraine here in the next couple of weeks.  Best of luck to both families!  It's the second adoptions of both and I hope things go smoothly for them.

Ice Skating!

The girls have been begging me to take them ice skating so over Christmas break, we did.  The last time we'd gone had been the night before we left Dnepro.  It was SO MUCH FUN!  I always forget how much I love ice skating when I haven't done it in awhile.  It's something I've always loved, even taking private lessons for a time.  No, that does NOT make me any good.  It does mean I can usually stay upright though.

Little One did amazing!  She still didn't let me get more than 2 feet away from her, but she was going much faster than she did the last time we went.  Much more confidant.  Of course, she had my hand with one of hers and the wall with her other hand, but she still did much better.  She did fall down once...and took me with her.  Kicked my skate right out from under me. :)  Ira did great too.  She fell a few more times, but was also venturing all over the rink.

All three of us had a great time and plan to go again together soon.  I forgot my camera so I had to rely on my iPod.  Not the best thing, but better than nothing. :)

Here we are in Dnepro. :)  I had to throw one of Kristina and Masha in there.  We miss them!

My girls

Ira wanted to take one of Little One and me.

AND, then I remembered that my iPod has a front camera too so I got one of all 3 of us. :)