Russia in December
Here are a few pictures of our trip to the orphanage. We were so impressed with how much the caregivers loved the kids and how nice and cozy the o...

   

Driving into the orphanage on a dirt road
These garages were like rental storage spaces
Parking at the orphanage
Walking up to orhanage
The front yard had carved wooden sculptures
The mural in the foyer
very cheery... right?
Our first meeting!
 
Andrey and Heidi
The beloved train set
Andrey
Potty time!
Andrey and his pals at "potty time"
Andrey and Heidi
Barb, Brad and Anatoly
Andrey mugging
playtime at the toddler group
This kid made monster faces for us...
Wanted to be picked up so bad...
Play time
John and Andrey
All the kids were just getting over chick pocks!
Andrey and John playing
 
Andrey being coy
caregivers
John and Irena - check out the stylin' bonnet
Future Russian Supermodel
The train!