Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Heading Back Home!

As we were getting in the car to leave the camp some of the kids friends came over to say goodbye. Landon did his famous boo boo face . . . he didn't want to leave either!

By the time we arrived at Vasily's home the two kids were out like a light.Elana stopped by a Russian bakery and store and brought home some great Russian food. It was a wonderful end to a great week!
After dinner Landon went outside to the back of their property. They have 5 or 6 acres and raise sheep on the land.






We are going to miss everyone. Vasily's family and their whole church are so special. They are amazing and they will always have a special place in our hearts.
Before we left they presented us with some going away gifts.



Vasily and Elana sent us home with Russian chocolates. These are some of Carlos's favorites!Lena who is their 17 year old totally surprised us with the following. She gave me a wonderful journal and some beautiful jewelry.This pair of earrings she made herself! Beautiful!She gave Sierra a journal and some bracelets that she made. Also, not showing in this picture is another bracelet which she is wearing right now and a little stuffed animal. She is sleeping so those things are with her now. :-)She gave Landon this cool book on the Hubble Telescope. A Oregon shell souvenir and and a cool necklace. Thanks everyone for all the special things you gave us!Also, my friend Vera surprised me with this Victoria's Secret Gift Set. Sunday when I headed back to the cabin to pack this sitting on our table! Thanks Vera for the wonderful gift!Besides the lotion and body mist there is something in beautiful in the bag but I can't show it to you! Only Carlos will be able to see it :-)We had about an hour or so before our flight left so we got a little snack.
The flight home was long. We flew all night. I didn't sleep very much so by the time I got home I was tired. We got home around 10:30 this morning. I unloaded the car and then layed down on the bed . . .. the next thing I knew it was 6:45 pm . . .I had slept all day!
It was a wonderful camp and we look forward to hopefully going again next summer!

3 comments:

Lizaveta said...

Yea it is very true and funny about the what inside the bag, that only carlos will see it....I think he will be more in love with you when he will see you in those stuf...HAHA....don't be mad that i sad that...

Emily said...

You are too cute Liza. It was great seeing you again at the camp! Thanks for helping take care of Landon and Sierra. They had a great time with you and all the others!
And you are right . . .I think Carlos will love it :-)

Cynthia said...

Sounds like a great ending to a wonderful week!