We can't believe it was 4 years ago today that we left to meet our daughters for the first time in Russia.  The last 4 years seem surreal.  The girls are 4 1/2 and 6 1/2 now, and doing very well in school and family life.  Looking at the weather today in Kras, it is -35.  Just remembering when we came home it was -40.  Burrrr.
Saw a web cam in Kras today showing the Christmas tree outside the hotel and remember all the ice carvings and lights that made it so exciting to be in Russia around Christmas.  Remembering all our friends we met while in Russia and wonder how all the children are doing that found new homes along with our girls.  God has richly blessed us with Sasha and Dasha.  Thank you God!