Playdate 2

The Babyhouse's sauna and pool house for the children.

Play time @ the play ground!



Come play!

Got Milk?

The Kazkhstan milk "bubba" with out nipples.

Breakfast all gone!

Semolina cereal,fruit puree,chopped egg yolk,fruit juice

Hi All!

Dave and I were so excited for our 2nd playdate with the little one!

It started out fine..washed hands and picked up the little for his breakfast and got the BIGGEST smile from him!!!! Off we went to the table and chairs to enjoy our morning food. The little was soooooo hungry we had to feed him fast!!! He had not sleep well the night before and woke up early from his morning nap 1 hour . So by 10am he was starving. As you can see breakfast was gone! Playtime began....layered the guy with outside clothing which included a pink hat to cover his ears again. He didn't like that because, it was way to small for him! Off we went to the outside. The little one held by David...just loves to watch the trees in the wind. He is not to fond of the sun and was becoming fussy and along come diaper change duty we thought...back inside to change and play BUT, ended up with nothing in the diaper ...just air and a very unhappy baby!

Since he just has started solid food and is getting use to it. The Doctor came in to check on him and said he was fine but, his tummy was tight. Quickly right after, in the arms of the Dr. he fell a sleep.

Guess what playdate #2 over in 1 hour.

We are hoping he will feel better in the morning. So much new excitment for a little one.
Valentina our translater took us around the city and did a little shopping and had lunch @ a yummy Russian place. We will be dining there again and it's walking distance from our hotel.

We will see what the morning will bring. The weather has been great. At least there isn't any snow. Petro is having a nice warm spell and evryone is still enjoying the summer weather.

We hear in the evenings the children next door playing in there play ground! lots of laughter and fun going on...playing in the dirt, with stixs as guns and running around.

Well, time for bed

Good nite to all and all a good nite!

First playdate !

Yesterday was our first 2 hour play date with the little. A very exciting day and not knowing what to expect ...we had a great time. Our time is 10-12 ...just in time to give our little one his morning breakfast and playtime after.
Our day began by seeing the playroom ...where all the other 6-12 months play. There in the HUGE wooden play pen was our little one with a cup in hand beating the wooden slates to get out. He wanted out and wanted to play with us!!!!! All of the other children (4x) were happy to stay and watch us...but one little girl who just cried...cried...cried. I don't think she like us and change in the room.
Kazakhstan breakfast for our little: semolina cereal, puree fruit of some kind, chopped egg (not sure if it was just the whites or yolks) and fruit juice served in a porcelain mug.
Well our little one just started eating solid food....and I wasn't FAST enough for him..he ate it all up and loved drinking from his mug with help from me. This of course all takes place while sitting om my lap. Dave was in charge of cleaning off his face. Think it will be Dave turn next.
Playtime was next.....it was a nice day with a touch of wind so....we bundled up the little one with a hat to cover his ears put on another layer of long sleeve clothing to off the playground on campus. We all enjoyed the fresh air! The little one enjoyed playing with the silky scarf, Trot.Trot to Boston, and laughed alot when air was blown to his tummy.
As play time came to end...Dave and the little one snuggled in the chair...so peacefully.
What a GREAT morning!
Looking forward for the next one.
Alles gutes! All is well!

Leg two and three down! We are here!

Hi All!
We are finally here in Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan!!! It has only taken us 20 months to get here!
Our flight to Astana went as planned...the 5.5 hour flight was not as comfortable as our last. Oh well. When we arrived @ the airport...we were greeted with 2 ladies in Doctors coats, face masks and a thermo heat gun...taking everyone temp. It was strange @ the time but it was mid nite by then and I thought I was dreaming/seeing things. We were greeted and whisked off w/ our translated and driver/bodyguard to our Fancy airport hotel....NOT! By this time I was sleepwalking out of the airport down an semi dark alley veryveryclose to the airport and then came upon our Hotel for the night. Some thing like Motel 8 but light on. We had a quick rest and off again in the am for our little flight to Petro. only this time 1 hour 10minutes. Arrived at the Petro airport and this time we had to have our temps taken the old fashion way under the arms with glass thermometers. Well the Kz government is very concerned about the H1/S1 flu out break.
With all that behind us, we had a very busy first day in Petro. Checking into our hotel, Meeting the head Ministries of Education . That went very well but I was asked alot of questions about our adoption since I am 6 months pregnant. I am the first lady to adopt while pregnant I was told by her. She wished us well and off we went to collect our Social Worker and headed to the Baby House to meet the Director and Drs. and to meet some children who are available to adopt. We did meet our little one !!! He is soooooooo cute and very good natured. Liked David alot! What a day that was!! Didn't think it would be packed fill and alot to take in!
I will share more info on the little one once we clear our medicals and know every thing is okay.
Will post again very soon about our 2nd meeting with the little one.
It's nap time for Mama Leith.
Paka..Paka.. Bye..Bye..

Leg one down!

Guten Morgen to all! Good morning!

Dave and I made safely to Frankfurt, Germany! A great ride on the plane....we were upgraded to business which made a HUGE differance. I guess my belly helps!
We have enjoyed the airport hotel ...just steps away from the airport and only have been relaxing..sleeping and eatting. Love those Nurenburg sauages w/ kaut!
Off to breakfast and then Leg #2 will begin today...Frankfurt to Astana 5.5 hour flight w/ a sleepover @ the airport hotel in the capital of our little ones counrty. On tuesday will be our final Leg #3 to Petropavlosvk.

Alles ist gutes and bis nextes mal.
All is well and till next time.

The proud parents to-be. xoxo

Ready for take off!

Hi All!
Yes, we finally got our travel dates!!!!! We are leaving the island on this friday 21 st of Aug. and take off on saturday night the 22nd Aug. @ Logan ( Boston ) for the 1st leg of our journey to Frankfurt, Germany. WE will be staying the night and relaxing and then off AGAIN on Monday the 24th the 2nd leg of journey to the captial of Kazakhstan...ASTANA... an over night and then 3rd leg of journey to the northern part of Kazakhstan to the city of Petropavlovsk. We will be staying in Petro for about 3 weeks! Dave and I will FINALLY get to meet our little one! VERY EXCITING time for us!
I am now 6 months pregnant and have gotten the clearance from my team of Drs. to travel...but, they would like me back home ASAP.
Dave has been busy with last minute work stuff and getting every thing in order for our trip.
Our 1st born will not be coming home with us on our return trip....we must wait for all the paper work to be finalized so......it will be a very HARD WAIT for us...within 5 week waiting time we think if not sooner.
We are planning on updating the blog as much as possible pending computer connections @ our Hotel Skiff in Petro. So, please stay posted. We will be also checking our e-mails too.
Will post again some time soon and sending love to all from HOT, STICKY Nantucket.

No new news!

Hi All!
Sorry for not posting but, we have no new news about the adoption. Waiting to hear some time soon.
On the other hand...my belly is getting bigger and I am feeling alot better. I am in the 5 month of pregnancy and ALL my DRs tell us every thing looks good and the baby is just fine.
I am enjoying the summer on Nantucket just relaxing by the pool and beach. Life is great!

Will post when we have more info . Enjoy the summer days!

Ready..Set.. WHAT? Wait!

Hello Family and dear friends!

Happy Memorial Day to all. The sun is out and shining on the busy island...after the crazy weekend with Fiwagi sailors and all.

Sorry that I have NOT posted since March.....We are STILL on Nantucket and haven't left yet for Kazakhstan. We have a had bit of a delay!!!!!! We are hoping to travel sometime next month in June. We are continuing with the adoption for Baby Kinney #1 and David and I are happy to announce that WE ARE EXPECTING Baby Kinney#2 @ the end of Nov 2009. Hence the delay with the adoption travel....I have been VERY under the weather and am feeling better each and everyday.

Continue to stay posted... I have unpacked all the cashmere and fur and started packing light summer clothes for Petro...I hear it can be really warm.
Til I post again soon with details.
All the best, Leith