We arrived at aout 1:30 PM and met another CHI representative, Olga, for a city tour. This place is HUGE! We did a 3 hour tour and only got a glimpse of all the amazing sights. St. Basil's cathedral was like a fairytale! The Kremlin way bigger than we had imagined, although we were unable to visit the inside, because it was closed today, as was Lenin's tomb. We will inlcude a few pictures for you to view.
The hotel is fantastic~ and guess who is staying here to give a private party/concert tomorrow night?????????? Earth, Wind, & Fire!!!!!!! We included a picture to prove it! Isn't that wild?
We even ate next to one member of the band at dinner.
Russian language lesson for the day: Yite-za = eggs. eggs are quite the stable in ALL Russian dishes. For example, Scott order pork and it came surrounded in an egg and cheese pancake. I ordered a chicken breast...it came with egg laying on top of it. Tonight we ordered club sandwiches in an Americanized restaurant at the hotel....you guessed it, fried eggs were inlcuded in the layers. So, we will both be needing to seek yet ANOTHER specialist to adjust our cholesterol once we are home. Go figure.
Oh, important note...which we can not believe we forgot to tell you all. When we met Alex for the 1st time this past Monday, 4/17, it was his birthday. he turned 2 and we were there with him. How cool is that? So we are including
another picture in which he is playing with 1 of his presents we gave him- ring stackers.Our plane leaves tomorrow at 2:20 PM Moscow time, so I imagine we will be picked up by 10 AM or so. We will see you all soon!
loads-o-love,
Cathy & Scott
posted by Scott and Cathy at 7:57 AM
12 Comments:
Hi Scott and Cathy
Alex is so cute and he looks so friendly. Dad and I are looking forward to meeting him. We also are looking forward to hear all about your trip. It sound extremely interesting.
Well, we probably will hear from you upon your return after some sleep time!
Have a great trip.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Scott and Cathy,
Alex got the best birthday present ever...the both of you!!! We miss you very much... and can't wait to see you. Have a very safe and pleasent trip home.
Love
Kraig and Tracy
Cathy and Scott,
Happy Birthday Alex!
This is all GOD's plan for you to have him and be there for his birthday. Enjoy the sites while you can. See you soon!
Love Aunt Caryn
Cathy and Scott,
Sounds like a trip to remember. Everything is so perfect. I look forward to seeing you both when you get home. Be careful and have a safe trip home.
Much Love,
Matt
Glad you got to share Alex's special day, your first of many.Enjoy the rest of your trip, have a nice flight and I'll see you when you get home. love DAD
That is so cool. You have an Aries!!! They are very strong minded and independent!! When you get back, you have to give me all of your birthdays so I can do your chart!!
Those pictures of Russia were really neat!!! Wow. Eggs with everything. That's different.
If you get a chance, call me when you settled. I can't wait to see you.
I really miss you. It's been a crazy week.
Love,
Kathy McAteer
wow! it must be fate, huh? what an awesome birthday gift, a wonderful new mommy and daddy. he is a very lucky boy! have a safe trip back and fill us in when you have the time. can't wait to hear the details! much love,
j,m,b & d
ps: moscow looks incredible!
You spelled about wrong....
SS hasn't been the same without you :(
I'm amused by your excitement over Earth, Wind, and Fire:) Can't wait to hear all about your trip on Monday!
Happy Belated Birthday Alex!!
Emily
When you come back, I want to visit you Mr. V and you have to tell me everything about the trip.
Thanks again for the Russian language lesson.
Oh by the way, Deblasio hacked the FBI server and the FBI was at his house within three hours and took his computer. He got totally owned if this is true... but you never know with that kid. I'll let you know if it's true or not.
Hi Cathy & Scott,
Wow! what an amazing journey, what an amazing little boy you have. I always felt that Alex was there, waiting for you both. You both are wonderful, caring, loving people and would be the same way as parents. When I read that it was Alex's birthday on the 17th, I got chills. You were truly meant to be this little guys parents! God's speed to you! Love, Kathy B.
Hey V and Cathy,
Being a first time user of the site I won't have to bother you anymore finding out the great news of your beautiful son. He's a very lucky little guy with a great future and awesome mom and dad! God bless you both and I'll be following you on your next and final venture to Russia. God Bless you both, Sue C.
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