Day 4 of 15 in the books

Today was pretty much a groundhog day, except that we got to meet Laura (of Steve & Laura) who is here to pick up her Rebecca. So, there's our proof: people DO actually leave here with their kids from Umit! Laura is here with her friend Betty for 2 days, then a few days in Almaty. Her time in Almaty is shorter than ours because all their paperwork has been done while she's been home in the states. Rebecca is precious, and we wish them a safe and happy journey home.

We had lots of fun with L&D (it was D&L yesterday, so today we switch) today, then all the Americans who are here - Sandlins, Millers, Morins, and Laura & Betty - all went out to Bosfor for dinner. Those poor waitresses! All these Americanetz! Food was good, and we enjoyed a night out, then spent a few minutes on the Taraz square. The square is a happenin place after dark, especially on the weekends: roller blades, air hockey, karaoke, and all the ice cream you can eat.



A fun Saturday. Sunday shall be a day of rest (we don't get enough naps during the week). We've been taking notes on the local food and traffic customs. Perhaps we can post our findings tomorrow. We'll see.

For now, a few pictures from today.


The kids are voracious readers already. So what if both books are upside down?


Lena loves her doodle pad. It's also very handy for negotiating at the bazaar.


What a ham. Dub seems to know he's being photographed, and acts accordingly.


No way! Get out! You did not?!?


We trapped her and tried to force her to smile. Didn't work.


When she's not being emotional, Lena is a very funny little girl.


Hey! How'd you get like that? Daddy, you got some WHITE legs.


PEEEEEEEZHE!!


What a sweet girl!


If you had to wear this ridiculous getup every single day, you'd have this look on your face too! And, no, I do NOT have my Daddy's legs!!


And, this seals it: no political aspirations for either Sandlin child.