"Unfortunately, we had to say our temporary good

byes to Kyle on Wednesday because it was time for

us to leave. On Tuesday afternoonl (Day 6 at the orphange),

we spent time with Kyle and he always likes to climb in

the bed of the dump truck because he knows that Grampy

and Mommy take him UPUPUP and DOWNDOWNDOWN.

Kyle's first English word is UP although he sometimes

pronounces it UPA when he gets excited. He is ready for

take off in his red shirt and I have a feeling he is going

to love Disney World. Each day, Kyle recognizes us

more and more and gets really excited to see us.

During the final visit on Day 7, Kyle promised, as you

can see from the picture, that he would call us when

we return home. He also likes when Mommy and

Grampy play peek-a-boo and he just laughs and laughs.

The last stretch down the hallway was sad because

I knew we would not be back in the afternoon and

wonder if he when the door opens, he will be looking

for me. Fortunately, when he goes back to his room,

he is always happy - probably because it is either

lunch or dinner time. When I asked what food he

likes and/or does not like, the caregiver laughed

and said he eats everything. He is certainly a stocky

little guy. Grampy and I flew from Kazan to Moscow

and spent the night in Moscow in what can best be

described as a quaint Swiss Chalet. We are heading

to the Moscow airport shortly to return home. By

the time most of you are reading this, we are probably

almost home because of the eight hour time difference.

As most of you know, I tend to go to bed early but I have

been having some late nights so maybe this is a better

time zone for me :) Thanks again for following us in our

travels and for a being part of this. I will update again

once I know when we are returning to get him. Unfortunately,

it is looking like mid-January because the Russians are on

Holiday from January 1-11!" Here is our last entry for today.

The red shirt pic is day six and the others are day 7. See you

later and thanks again!!! :)