Monday, March 30, 2009

A Decent Deal In Kiev...

Today we went shopping!!!! Shopping for the kids, that is. It was a little difficult to say the least to determine what size they may be. Everytime we have seen them, they have been wearing a different size in their clothing and shoes. We wrote down their measurements and the sizes they were wearing and set off. Sizes like 134 for a shirt and 30 for shoes. See what I mean?! However, when we went to the store, we were confronted with many "american" sizes and sizes according to age. Example: size Y 5-7.

We put all this info. together and came out of the store with two full sets of clothes, a jacket apiece, underwear and socks, and each a set of shoes. We even found some birthday presents for Yuri (who's birthday is April 11th).

Here are the outfits for Yuri...



And the things for Elena...



The pants almost fit me in length!

All this for around $100 bucks! At least the kids have some clothes for when we leave. I can't wait to show them some of the clothes tomorrow. They love playing dress up with our jackets and scarfs.

Off to Ivankiv and our preliminary court hearing tomorrow...

10 comments:

Tami said...

Isn't it fun shopping for the kids?! I love it! We'll be praying for your preliminary hearing tomorrow.

Kevin and Tammy said...

Isn't it fun shopping for them. Good deals are easy to find there. Good luck on your prelim. court date.
Tammy

Anonymous said...

I'm so excited for you!! The kids sound GREAT!!!
If you need more stuff...there is a great department store right on Khreshchatyk Street that has a great kids department! Kind of across from TGI Fridays...it's on a corner. We found some awesome deals there!!
Best Wishes!!!
Kerri

Carey and Norman said...

Great deals in Kiev. I thought the pricing on shoes in Russia were very reasonable too. We bought two pairs and I wish I would have bought more. Glad you are preparing for your kiddos to come home!

Good luck during the preliminary hearing! I'll be thinking of you (and praying all goes well).

The McEacherns said...

I've been disconnected from Blogland for the last 10 days or so, but I was praying for you guys. I am so happy to hear you found your children! Congrats!

Monika said...

so happy to hear that things are going well. Fun to be able to buy clothes eh! We are hoping to soon hear where we are at with paperwork. It has been translated and is in Ukraine but has not yet been submitted. we're waiting and praying for good news soon.

Unknown said...

this all just makes me so happy :) :) :) We found the exchange rate to be so helpful in buying clothes & shoes and coats...

I'm not familiar with a preliminary court but praying things continue to go well.

Christine B. said...

I am Wendy Aunt by a previous marriage to her uncle... Love your journal, very fascinating ! Courage and hope all will go well...

The Robinsons said...

Have you realized that our Sons have the same birthday. How awesome is that. Love you and can't wait to meet my niece and nephew and see you again. You all are still in our prayers.

LB

The Robinsons said...

Have you realized that our Sons have the same birthday. How awesome is that. Love you and can't wait to meet my niece and nephew and see you again. You all are still in our prayers.