Welcome to Russia

We were so happy to hear that you made it save and sound to Russia. We are so glad you got an apartment that is in a safe area. Sounds like you are really busy so far. That is great!
Deonne thought of this great idea to make a blog so we can share with you letters, pictures, videos and such from all of us. This way we can also see how each other are doing. I have invited all the siblings to be authors on the blog. Let me know if you want to add grandchildren as well. That may be fun for them. Right now the blog looks really plain. I think everyone can edit the format and add to make it more exciting. Feel free to add pictures, and gadgets that you think would be nice to have on this blog. Let make it our own.
This weekend was such a relief because we had hardly anything planned. I stayed home almost all day Saturday and cleaned the house. I got the swine flu last week and was so sick I couldn't clean the house for days. I'm doing much better and don't even have a cough anymore. Devin went camping with the scouts right in our own ward boundaries since they didn't want to be shot in the canyon (it's hunting season). He woke up at 3:30 am to a rooster who thought the sun was almost up. He contemplated having chicken for breakfast. Traeden wanted to share that he is taking a social class and he loves getting prizes. He is learning about how to interact with others and how to deal with anger and disappointment. He is also starting to learn how to play the easy reader hymns on the piano. Conrad got such a great report from his 1st grade teacher at parent teacher conferences. He is getting all A's and she says he is so polite and a friend to everyone. Samantha wanted to tell you she is just about done with thumb sucking. She gets a treat in the morning and after naps if she still has her band aids on her thumbs. Abigail is talking up a storm. Most of it we can't understand but it's pretty cute. We have new pictures of her that we want to mail to you so let us know when you get a mailing address.