Date and Time in Russia


Yelena


Russian form of Helen, whichis from the Greek Helene, meaning "torch" or "light", or possibly from selene"moon". In Greek mythology Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda, whose kidnapping by Paris was the cause of the Trojan War. The name was also borne by Saint Helena, mother of the Roman emperor Constantine, who supposedly found the True Cross during a trip to Jerusalem.
Other variations: Alaina, Elena, Elaina, Jelena, Ielena, Laney, Lainey, Lena, Alena, Alyona


Our first picture of Lainey

Lainey's Journey

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Documents done - Check!

Yes, finally every document is done (at least for now!) and sent to California to be reviewed. I was told that it will be going to Russia the first week in December. It will then be interpreted, and then registered in Russia. Russia shuts down for a good month because of the holidays (sounds like NJ state workers!), so we should expect our first trip in February.

So, because of all these delays and setbacks, we decided we are going to host Elena again for Christmas! She will arrive her the evening of 12/16 and will stay until 1/16. It is a little over 4 weeks. We are really excited about seeing her again (beyond words) and this time we can talk about the "A" word (adoption)!
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