Hanging out...

Priviet everyone! (That means hello).

Yesterday we got to go to the orphanage and have a “party” with the kids from Masha’s group. It wasn’t much of a party, we brought 2 cakes and a bunch of grapes and strawberries for the kids. All of the kids were really quiet, there were about 14 of them. But they enjoyed the cake and fruit. Then, we went off to a puppet show that had come to the orphanage to put on a show for the kids. It was fun for the kids, I even understood 3 or 4 words during the hour-long show! I did a quick head-count of the kids too, there were 55 kids who need a mama and papa waiting at the orphanage.

All of the ladies were very nice and gave Masha a hug when it was time to go. Her care-giver gave her some money that was apparently given to the orphanage by a “sponsor” who rewards the kids for good grades. It was nice because in reality, her care-giver could have just pocketed the money and we would have never known. It was about $40US. As we were leaving, Masha said good bye to the director and her secretary, they all shed a few tears.

Once we got back, we just hung out and twiddled our thumbs, and goofed off so that we could pass the time. Oh, and I so kicked Masha’s butt in another pillow fight! I am the champion of the world! (well, room).

Anyway, today (Friday) we don’t have anything to do, so even though the weather is not that great, we are going to walk down to the sea and just bum around for a bit.

Love you all!

Brent & Chris – and Masha!