Finally...a good dinner!!!!

Before i fill you all in on our great dnner..I fill you in on our great little guy!!!

Another good day was had with Drew - who played peek-a-boo for the first time, gave his Daddy a hug all on his own and was very cute about "hiding" his toys so no one else could play with them...he also was very excited to pick out his own animal cookie and put his blocks away himself by throwing them into his bag. He also really likes to put things in my mouth and then pulling them out and putting them in his mouth, and was playing a game with Patrick with putting fingers in mouths all over the place...a very unhygenic day, but fun was had by all! We also took pics today for court with the orphanage director and two doctors - both of whom come in for two secs, sit on the floor and pretend to play with the baby and then leave...it's pretty funny!

We hate saying goodbye to him after the two hours - it stinks...it also stinks we have to sit in this one little room with him. I should, however, give a shout out to grandmother for her soft blanket that Drew just loves to play on!!!

So, after we left Drew we decided to venture out and try and find a restaurant with an English menu. So we went to one place that looked nice and asked for an English menu, which they didn't have, but motioned for us to stay while they searched the restaurant for someone who knew English. Another patron there said he did and he helped us order! So we had really good grilled chicken, rice and french fries (hey, we can't eat any of the salad so we do the best we can with starches!!)...it was soo good!! Patrick had his first Kazakh beer, which he pronounced as better than Bud - so that's good I guess, right?? What's funny is, on the tables instead of wine and water glasses, there are shot glasses for everyone!!

While walking around a little boy looked at us and said, "Are you American?" - we said, "Yes." and he started giggling and walked away...I guess we're pretty obvious...

Tomorrow, in addition to being Drew's 16-month birthday, is the 15th anniversary of Kazakhstan becoming an independent republic - so there should be some big celebrations! Apparently everyone has off of work for the next three days for it!! I think our government should look into something similar for the 4th of July...

FR - I'm glad Kingy enjoyed the fish...did you sit next to him? I hope he behaved himself...and I can't imagine Drew would ever tell me "no." - LOL....

Kel - Since Auntie says it's OK...let's get the shots ready!! :) You bring the vodka, I'll bring the ginger ale and saltines!

Auntie - I think Cattie will have Drew running around in no time!!

Aunt Lois - Nope, Kazakhstan is nothing like the Borat movie!! I'll bore you with all our sightseeing pics when we get home!!

Christeen - Hormones?????? I hope that means the news I thought was good before I left is good news......and where are we having our next lunch???

Kristi - Your comments alays make me smile!

Uncle Steve - Guess who threw a ball for the first time today and had the best time doing it???!!!

I love all the comments everyone!!! :)