Today was the last hurdle before receiving a court date. We had to get approval from the city administrator before we could move on. The interview was for Ruslan, Ann, and I. Natasha worked hard to set this meeting up because the official who usually represents the city in these matters was out of town until next week, so we were worried that we would be delayed again. Natasha pushed the city to have the official's supervisor conduct the interview.
Natasha brought Ruslan from the orphanage to the apartment. When he showed up he was wearing a suit! Obviously he found one at the orphanage to wear. Natasha told us that he decided to wear the suit on his own and she did not prompt him to dress up for the interview. We thought he looked very sharp, heck I didn't even have a suit on!
The man who conducted the interview is the second-in-command in the city administration, I assume someone like the deputy mayor. The man was very nice dressed in a suit with black turtleneck. He was shorter and stocky and very polite and warm with us. He asked us questions about our home, family, how we met Ruslan, and what school he would attend. He then talked to Ruslan about us and about coming to live with us in America. Ruslan was very firm and adamant about wanting to be adopted by our family. The interview lasted only about 10 minutes and the city administrator gave his approval. He gave us a souvenoir city calendar for our trouble, a nice gesture. We signed a couple of documents and it was done. Natasha believes we will have a court date early next week.
We came back to the apartment and Ann had Ruslan try on some of the clothes she had brought for him. A small fashion show commenced (see photos). We stayed at the apartment while the Evensons went to court. They were gone for quite a while but returned excited that they have two new daughters, as their adoption was finalized. We fixed some macaroni and cheese for the kids, which they seemed to enjoy and watched a movie. We took the kids to the corner market for an ice cream before they had to head back to the orphanage.
10 comments:
oh my gosh! that is so awesome! tell Rus that he looks fantastic in that suit!! just love it! Also that Brown shirt you bought seems to fit him nicely. We weren't expecting him to get that much bigger though were we? I'm so glad you posted. It totally makes my day. i check your blog so many times..it's crazy. Love you guys!! Keep updating and MORE pictures please!!! we just love them!!
by the way, the apartment you are in now looks nice. post some pictures of that.
Ris, we will post some pictures tomorrow of the apt and of the town-and no, the apt. is not that great but more later. Send me an e-mail soon.
Things are moving along. Hooray. I hope the sweat pants were long enough. I tried emailing you to the new address and it came back. I was hoping you were online and could chat.
Good thing Jeff brought that shiney pink shirt for Ruslan to wear with that suit. Way to plan ahead Jeff.
One step closer.... slowly but surely the turtle wins the race.
love you all
So I am anonymous (but not really, because I am now telling you who I am)it was an accident ok?...
I am not a professional blogger....what ya gonna do about it?!
Brooke
What the suit? Pretty much the sweetest thing. Agree with corissa about maybe not thinking he would grow so much. good thing all those cloths fit.
Sweet!
Great fashion show. Ruslan looks so happy to be with you. We really appreciate the details of the adoption process and people involved. God Bless.
Eldie & David Howick
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