We are really looking forward to having Ava with us full time! We are with her so little, then we have to share her with each other too! She really likes to be held but when we hold her she looks around at everything instead of us. There is usually a lot of noise and activity in the room for her to watch though. I think she feels secure when we hold her. Sometimes she crawls over to me, puts her little hand on my leg and looks up at me and when I pick her up she smiles. She already knows how to get what she wants! We also discovered that she is ticklish on her sides. She laughed so hard when I tickled her! We also noticed she has a little dimple on her cheek when she smiles really big.
As Jason said we’ve had power outages. Yesterday it was out for about 5 hours. There’s not much to do here as it is but when the powers out there’s even less. We ended up walking for a few hours and looking in shops along the way. We found an adorable traditional dress for Ava. We had to buy it!
The heat is now on for the city, our apartment doesn’t have a thermostat so it is very hot! We have to open up windows because it is that warm. I guess we didn’t need to pack the long-underwear.
Last night we went out to dinner at a place called Johnny Walker’s Pub. The waitresses were dressed in kilts and matching hats. They had American food and an English menu. The English was written funny and spelled wrong but at least we knew what we were ordering. The food was great, I got pizza and Jason got T-bon (that’s the way it was spelled) steak with French fries. I even liked his steak and I’m not a big steak eater! After dinner we walked home and in our courtyard behind the building there were men dressed in military-like outfits patrolling the area. I’m guessing they must do this every night. We were talking and laughing and one guard came up to us and started saying something in Russian. We tried saying we don’t understand in Russian (the one phrase we actually know) and he kept on saying something in Russian. Then he held out his hand and realized he was saying tenge (Kazak currency) and dollar! We just kept on saying we don’t understand even though we did at that point! We acted dumb and he finally looked annoyed and walked away. I can’t believe that he thought we would just hand him money like that!
One more thing: Tazsa, I wanted to tell you that Jason probably isn’t going to allow any boys near Ava for at least 30years! Sorry Noah!
As Jason said we’ve had power outages. Yesterday it was out for about 5 hours. There’s not much to do here as it is but when the powers out there’s even less. We ended up walking for a few hours and looking in shops along the way. We found an adorable traditional dress for Ava. We had to buy it!
The heat is now on for the city, our apartment doesn’t have a thermostat so it is very hot! We have to open up windows because it is that warm. I guess we didn’t need to pack the long-underwear.
Last night we went out to dinner at a place called Johnny Walker’s Pub. The waitresses were dressed in kilts and matching hats. They had American food and an English menu. The English was written funny and spelled wrong but at least we knew what we were ordering. The food was great, I got pizza and Jason got T-bon (that’s the way it was spelled) steak with French fries. I even liked his steak and I’m not a big steak eater! After dinner we walked home and in our courtyard behind the building there were men dressed in military-like outfits patrolling the area. I’m guessing they must do this every night. We were talking and laughing and one guard came up to us and started saying something in Russian. We tried saying we don’t understand in Russian (the one phrase we actually know) and he kept on saying something in Russian. Then he held out his hand and realized he was saying tenge (Kazak currency) and dollar! We just kept on saying we don’t understand even though we did at that point! We acted dumb and he finally looked annoyed and walked away. I can’t believe that he thought we would just hand him money like that!
One more thing: Tazsa, I wanted to tell you that Jason probably isn’t going to allow any boys near Ava for at least 30years! Sorry Noah!
Ava and her friends Julia and Oliver
The Dress we bought
Notice what she is wearing? A Bambi outfit!!
Ticklish Girl! 
See the dimple?
11 comments:
Those new pictures are just precious!! She is gorgeous and looks so happy and content with mommy and daddy. Enjoy your visit with Ava today..we miss you guys!1 Love Deb
That dress is gorgeous, but of course the girl is even more so. You gotta love the dimple, I'm curious to see how Jason's going to be able to keep her from dating until she's 30, but is's a good thought. Anyways, we're glad the family is doing well, and that your making all those cute discoveries about Ava. We love you guys, and be careful at night there, you don't know who'll come looking for money next.
Hi guys!
She so stinking cute! How is that she really could pass for your baby? I told you that my cousins adopted two babies from Russia and we said the same of them. They are the perfect match.
You guys look so happy! So glad its working out for the both of you. See you guys soon!
Cheryl & Brian
Not only is she the most beautiful baby in the world but she looks like the happiest! She looks so secure in both of your arms, Amber you have a lot of mother-sense. I agree, be careful about who is looking for money. Be safe and have fun. Love Mom and Bill
She has a beautiful smile.
Have you tried the Assorti yet? They have good food with an American menu. The salad bar is cleaned with bottled water. We ate there a lot and had no problems. The owner speaks a little English and is very nice.
She definitely looks secure in your arms. You can tell there is a lot of love on both ends! We can't get enough of Ava! She is too precious! Thanks again for all the pictures and updates. We miss you and love you lots!
Love,
Uncle Puck and Auntie Amber
We just can't get over how much she smiles!! She loves her mommy & daddy! I can't wait to hear her giggle when you tickle her--that is the best sound ever. What a beautiful little dress too--we can't wait to see her in it. We're thinking of you all the time--be careful, and enjoy every minute. lots of love, hugs & kisses, Auntie Heidi & Uncle Joel
Congratulations! Ava is so beautiful. We look forward to meeting her when you come home.
Love,
Aunt Dar and Uncle Dave
But wouldn't Noah and Ava give us the cutest grandchildren on the planet??!! You guys have got to get her in that new dress and take a picture. She's so precious, I just want to nibble on her!! I know...I'm a total nut job.
Tazsa
She is so smiley. She is quite the little social buttertfly already as you can tell from the pics with her friends. I can't wait to see her in that dress. Thats just too cute. She will really appreciate you guys buying that for her. Enjoy another day with your daughter
I love the Bambi outfit,and the dress is really beautiful! You can tell she is very inquisitve, she is a busy little thing! That is good, everything about her is good.I want to hear her laugh too. I play the slide of her laughing a few times in the morning and then at night. I want to hear that in person! We love all three of you and will see more of adorable Ava in the morning. She just keeps getting cuter. Love,and hugs and kisses, Mom and Bill
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