Today being Saturday, we get to visit Julianna twice today. We went over at 10 for the first one. She wanted to finish watching the movie Hairspray that we started yesterday so we did that up in her bedroom area. After that we went outside to throw the frisbee around. There were lots of younger kids around so we started handing out the balsa planes I had from the Boeing Store. We were swarmed but for the most part they don’t ask for anything. I also had a bigger 787 foam plane with me that you launch with a rubber band. It took some time to assemble and I was completely surrounded by kids. I told them to expect some schedule slides in the assembly process but they didn't get it. That turned out pretty cool because I was able to let them take turns launching it and we got lots of video. Diane handed out some sidewalk chalk and little stretchy animals so we were pretty popular today. Jillian was also actively involved playing with the kids and really enjoyed it. Boredom is a big issue here, so it's nice to make a difference, even briefly.
We quickly gathered a following as we went in for the second visit but some of them gave up when we went up to Julianna's bedroom. Diane and Jillian got started on some craft projects with the kids. We had a real mixture of ages and genders so it was pretty cool. Julianna stuck with that for a little while but then she and I played games on the computer. Justine called while we were there and said, “Hi sister!“ to Julianna on the phone. She really seemed to like that.
We went to our usual dinner spot but tonight it was rockin'. The women were out on the dance floor shakin' it and the men were sitting around watching. I like the concept. Some guy accosted us when we went in but our waiter Misha scared him off pretty quick. Lucky for the guy because I was about to assume the crane position (similar to the Karate Kid but I need to hold on to something).
Tomorrow we're expecting Gramps & Granny to show up early to take us to Chernigiv to pick up Alona R. Since this would amount to 6 people in the Lada, I've selflessly volunteered to stay behind and visit Julianna. I don't seem to be getting the proper appreciation for this gesture. It will be nice so see Alona again and I know Jillian is excited.
Interesting Julianna facts for today are that she likes scary movies and she's excited about swimming.
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Beautiful pictures of the children's faces. These photos really bring back memories and the feelings I had when Linda and I visited Schors.
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