Update from Russia

Hello from cold, snowy Moscow! It has been snowing all day and they expect to get more tonight. We saw some GIANT snowflakes this morning, we took some pictures and video of it coming down! Daryle and I are so excited, although I think the Russians are ready for some spring! We saw the baby again today and officially opened the procedures to adopt him. He is for sure the "missing" member of our family! I have to chuckle to myself, because he has "my blue eyes" and fair skin, I kid you not! You have all seen Travis, so you know what I am talking about here. He is so cute and sweet, he is active, a lot like Travis. I think Travis has met a good match, hopefully they can wear eachother out and let Daryle and I rest! Hahaha!! We were allowed a 2 hour visit, but after about 1 1/2 hours he was getting sleepy, so our translator went to get somebody to get him. Well, in those few minutes he fell asleep on my shoulder!!! It was wonderful!! Daryle said, "He is drooling on you." I said, "That is great, I am his mom and that is what we are for!!" He just smiled and laughed! It is only fair, afterall, Travis fell asleep on Daryle first in Blago! The only thing is that the baby has a red birthmark over his left eye. I guess it has faded since birth and will either fade away all together or as he grows it will move up his head and be covered by his hair. His medical is fabulous, no problems at all, only this mark which is nothing at all. Our dr in Memphis that led us to Travis reviewed his medical and pictures and said "his medical looks great, no red flags if you have further question let me know." Well, that is exactly what she said about Travis when we met with her! We have had many great signs like this the whole time we have been here. This is our son, and we have decided to name him Connor. He is a Connor for sure with those big blue eyes!! We have been having a great experience here in Moscow, we are getting a true feeling of how people in Moscow live. We feel like we are making some very good friends whom we will keep in touch with. Most of them have children our age, it is interesting how many of them have left Russia for the US, Canada or even Italy. Out of 6 kids, only 2 are still here in Moscow and they are single women. They may leave just yet! It is so interestiing hearing these people's stories.Ok, I had better get going, it is getting late.