It's hard to believe that the summer is almost over, and Labor Day weekend is in a couple of days. Alex starts his sophomore year at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) on Labor Day (!!!) and Victoria starts preschool 2 weeks later.
We've got some pictures from our friends' daughter's wedding we recently attended. The bride was the most beautiful I've ever seen:
And Oleg and I had a great time:
The Russian parties are a lot of fun. I tried to explain to my friends what does that mean to party like Russians (Ukrainians, or any other people from former Soviet Union), but I couldn't find the right words. But yesterday I found a very humorous essay on the subject (please don't be offended by the first sentence :)
http://www.columbia.edu/~ip71/w116/2006/06/partying-with-russians_29.html
So if you are happened to be in New York, Toronto or Los Angeles, go to the Russian restaurant, you'll have the time of your life!
8 comments:
Oh, Nataliya, thanks so much for the update on SDA appointments. That means we're getting really close!! Fingers crossed :)
Thanks for the SDA update! It sounds like we may be waiting awhile.
I read the article. I don't think I couldn't survive a true Russian party! :) While it sounds like a lot of fun, it also sounds exhausting! :)
I miss Ukrainian food so much (the article reminded me)! I will be one of the few Americans who does not lose weight on their adoption trip!! :) :)
So it's looking like about 6 weeks right now for appts. Not too far off of what we expected. :)
Natalyia, You look absolutely stunning! Not fair to show up the bride like that!
Loved the article. :-)
Hoping information on your appointment date comes soon.
You continue to be in our prayers.
Nataliya, on your last comment on our blog, you asked about airfare. Email me and I can tell you a little about what we've decided to do: dovefamily@bellsouth.net
Great picture of you and Oleg. You truly look like a happy couple. So much on your plates with your son headed off to college. Waiting on your appointment and I am sure excited to go back to Odessa. I hope and pray that your appointment comes soon and that you can travel soon. Would love to bump into you in Odessa if we are still around. Lord Bless!
These pictures confirm our experience in Ukraine: You Ukrainians have got to be the most beautiful people in the world!
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