This Saturday we had plans to meet blogger friends Troy, Rachel and Daniel and Norm, Karyn and Ilya at Round Hill Farm, a local pumpkin farm, for the standard pumpkin farm activities including a petting zoo, hayride, pumpkin patch, and probably many other activities I don't even know about. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate and due to large amounts of rain we regrouped and went to the Virginia Discovery Museum in Charlottesville.
I was really looking forward to getting the little guys together and spending time with the parents. We had met Troy, Rachel and Daniel while we were in Moscow on our first trip, right before they returned to the states. And, Karyn's blog has long been one of my favorites. It was really nice to get everyone together, see the boys interact, and swap stories with other families who have been through many of the same or similar experiences. I felt extra lucky because both families have been back longer than us so I was able to get alot of advice, particularly about day care and the transition to day care, which is very much on my mind these days.
The Virginia Discovery Museum was really great. There were many activities for the little guys and they all really loved it. Nick was a bit overwhelmed at first, but it didn't take long for him to get comfortable and start exploring. It was hard to get him to leave a few of the stations! I think Nick's favorite part of the museum was the room with the Pirate Ship and slide.
After the museum we stopped for a quick lunch and then everyone headed home. We had a wonderful day with new friends and look forward to future outings!
I am including some pictures from the museum. It was hard to get a good one of all 3 boys together, they are soooo fast, I think I have one.
Have a great week everyone!
7 comments:
It is almost like watching the movie Vantage Point. We get to read about the wonderful day at the museum through each adoptive parents eyes. It has been fun to see all the photos of the boys too. What a fun day! I've enjoyed all the photos. The museum looked fun.
He is Gorgeous!
Glad your having so much fun and doing so well.
Can't wait to meet him!!!
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Great pictures, Meghan! We had so much fun on Saturday. The boys enjoyed playing together and I really enjoyed sharing our stories together. I want to talk to you more about transitioning Nick into daycare so I'll shoot you an email later today.
Have a great day!
Karyn
How great that you were able to get the boys together. It looks like they had a blast.
These photos of your boys all together are great, and how wonderful to have a network of Russian adoptive families in your area!
Meghan, thanks for commenting on my blog- because nnow I found yours!! He looks just amazing. It sounds like he is adjusting well and is into the american kid routine! Bday parties and all. Thanks for sharing
Michelle
So awesome that you guys were able to get together in the states. Adorable little guys and happy parents.
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