Our Journey of Love to Astrakhan Russia: October 2008

This month we are enjoying the beautiful fall weather and all the fall festivities. We as always have been busy trying to soak up all the outdoors have to offer before we are stuck inside for the winter.

The kids have their Halloween costumes ready to go for Friday's fun (Halloween). Natalya of course is going to be a cheerleader - and a real cute one I might add. Vladimir is SUPER MAN!! We taught him to say "Its a Bird, No its a Plane, No its SUPERMAN"!! He runs through out the house with his hands up in the air - it is pretty funny.

Last week we took the kids to the local zoo which was hosting a HallowZooWeen Party. The kids got to dress up and trick or treat through out the zoo trail. Vladimir did really good saying "Trick or Treat". It is funny how quickly kids catch on when candy is involved. Natalya entered a Pumpkin Coloring contest for the zoo. No she didn't win - but then I don't think she understood the concept of a contest yet. She was just so proud to see her picture displayed at the zoo. And of course it was a perfect picture moment but I forgot the camera.

We also went to a pumpkin farm. The kids did barrel rides, played in the kids area, fed the animals in the petting zoo, ate lunch, played some more, shopping the crafts (my favorite) and finally picked out our pumpkins. All around a great day!!

The kids school had a fall program this past week. In Natalya's class one of the songs they were singing was God Bless America. She had been practicing for weeks singing that song. I swear we must have sang that song a hundred times but practice makes close to perfect as she did an excellent job singing and WAVING at us in the crowd. Luke and I just sat back watching BEAMING WITH PRIDE. Then there was Vladimir's class. I mean it is really more cute then anything because get a group of 2 years old's together and try to sing "Where is Thumbkins" it is mostly just funny. I give the teachers a huge "E"for effort.

Other then that all is well in our neck of the woods! The kids are great and GROWING. I swear Vladimir is going through a spurt. I just bought his 18 month jeans at the end of September and as of this morning they are at his ankles. Geez.......it is great to see him growing.!!

Below enjoy the pictures!! Hope everyone is well and Congratulations to all the families home with their new little ones!! I love ready all the blogs. I might not keep up regularly on mine, but be sure I read yours.