Four down, six to go!

Hey everyone! Our internet is down in the apartment, so we haven't been able to blog in several days. On Thursday, my dad was feeling better and was able to go visit the orphanage, but my mom got the bug, and stayed back. At first our girl was pretty upset to leave her caregiver, but thank goodness for the snacks!!! We ended up outside again, and she was acting so silly! We were so thankful that my dad was able to see her real personality before leaving Krasnoyarsk. Yesterday, Friday, my parents left for Moscow. We are praying for their safe return to the USA! It is so quiet in the apartment now, especially without the ability to use the internet or watch TV (all channels are in Russian). We went to visit our girl in the afternoon, and, for the first time this trip, she didn't cry when she saw us! Smiles right from the begining, with lots of laughing and hugs. She was more vocal than she has been so far. We have no idea what she is saying, but her little voice is so sweet! She is curious and independant, and is a girl who knows what she wants :). We have loved these days with her, and are thankful that she is getting more comfortable with us each day. Today, Saturday, we don't really have a lot to do. We won't be able to visit the orphanage again until Monday. Serge and Yelena drove us to the Krasnoyarsk hotel to use the internet center, as ours won't be repaired for a few days. It is close enough that we are able to walk home, and will probably come back tomorrow. We hope everything is going well for everyone at home!