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| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
| Birthday Package |
The boys' birthday is June 6. We had hoped to have them home by then, but are glad to have a court date within a month of it. When we realized that we weren't going to have them home, we decided to send a small birthday package. It is pictured above.
We tried to keep everything small, light, and inexpensive. We sent one of the boys some stickers and a frisbee. The other son got a nerf mini football and some stickers. We got each of them one of those hairballs (ball with stretchy appendages) that lights up and flashes when you squeeze them. We also got them some more viewmaster reels, assuming the viewmaster is still up and working.
Then I found these cool "postcards" that you attach a picture on the front of and can record your voice onto. I took a picture of the kids holding up a "Happy Birthday" sign in Russian and attached it to the front. Then we all recorded the song "Happy Birthday" onto the voice chip. It only took a few tries, but we did it. They will have no idea what we are singing, but it will be our voices and they will hear their names. I had to cross out the button on the back where you record and I translated the words, "press here" where they had to push to listen to it.
My son wanted us to bake a cake and put it in the box for them. I told him this was not a good idea. Therefore, we bought individually packaged Rice Krispy treats for all of the children in the orphanage. I think that made him happy.
The package weighed a little over three pounds. It cost $26 to get it to Russia in 4-7 days. The postal worker informed me that after that, it was in Russian hands. Who knows how long that will take!! I just hope that they receive it somewhere close to their birthday or at least before we get there. |
posted by 6blessings @ 2:55 PM  |
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That's sweet. When I sent packages to Vladimir (in Tyumen) the post office always said it would take up to 4 weeks, maybe more. It never took more than 3 to get there. I hope it gets there in time.
p.s. I like your boys' names!
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That is so great that you did that!. I know it will get to them. I would love to be a fly on a wall and see their reactions!! They are going to be soooo excited!. Hopefully it won't be too much longer before they can come home.
Caroline
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You are so creative and thoughtful. They will love it. What a loving family. Your boys are so blessed to be welcomed into your hearts and lives.
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What wonderful gifts! And SUPER congratulations on getting your court date!!! Independence day! =))
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That's sweet. When I sent packages to Vladimir (in Tyumen) the post office always said it would take up to 4 weeks, maybe more. It never took more than 3 to get there. I hope it gets there in time.
p.s. I like your boys' names!