We met Libby and she is just darling. She is probably taller than her brother, and will have no problem keeping up with him. She is very curious and very interested in Papa. She went right to him with no concern and enjoyed playing on his lap. We did not get to spend a lot of time with her, but are going back this evening after her nap. When they came to get her for lunch, she backed away and shook her head "no". She didn't want to leave us.


So, we have been truly blessed. We have an adorable, out-going little girl who will keep Ben and Papa on his toes. And we have a snuggly little baby for Mama to hold and squeeze. We know our life is about to change, and we are a bit nervous. But we also know they need a loving home and we can provide that.


After leaving the baby home, we went and ate and then visited a few shops. I splurged and bought a red fur hat.

It's been sunny and not too cold, until today. It started out sunny, but is not drizzling and cloudy. Svetla, our interpreter, said that despite the nice weather, it is too early for it to truly be warming up. The snow will be around for another month or so.

We hope to return in late April/early May and it will be warmer, but not warm by Tucson standards. Here's a few pictures of Lenin Street near our hotel.

We have a special prayer request for all of you. We leave Tomsk tomorrow at 7:30 AM and arrive in Moscow at 8:30 AM (with the 3 hour time difference). We then have to get from Domo airport, across town to SVO airport for a 12:10 PM flight home. If the Tomsk flight is on time, we should be able to make it, but it's a bit of a risk. Plus we have to get through customs and security in time to make our flight to New York. We really want to get home to see Ben and would appreciate your prayers that all will go on time and smoothly so we can make it home with no problems on our flights.