Our coordinator picked us up at 1 pm for our appointment. Our appointment was not until 2 pm but we were told (and saw first hand a few days ago on our journey here from Tver) that the traffic is horrible here in downtown Moscow and even though the embassy is only a couple of miles away it could take a long time to get there. Of course today we were able to zip right through the streets of Moscow and were in front of the embassy within 15 minutes. The girls were NOT happy campers in the car and cried and complained. We had to sit in a parked car for 20-30 minutes because we were not allowed to go in to the embassy too early. We were also not allowed to bring a stroller so we had to carry them the entire time. With one kid we could have switched on and off but we both had our hands full and had to juggle kids, diaper bag, coats, paperwork etc.
So, we had our Exit Interview at 2 pm. We had to go through lots of airport-like security taking off coats and bags and going through metal detectors (not east with our hands full). Also,you have to understand that the girls usually nap from 1-3. So, they were exhausted, over stimulated and hungry! They were none too happy to be at the embassy when they should be asleep. We kept them calm with lots of cheerios and frequent walks to play with the water fountain. Once our names were called we went up to a window for our interview. We made sure all the spelling and information was correct and then received all the official documents; birth and adoption certificates, official medical records and vaccination reports, their Russian Passports and American Visas. We were also given a sealed manila envelope for each girl that were are not to open and bring with us to immigration when we get to JFK. The girls officially become American Citizens at JFK. SO, as soon as we left the Embassy we had to hand over all the official documents we were just given to the lady from the Russian consulate who will register the girls with the Russian Authorities. We get everything back at 6 pm on Wednesday and fly out on Thursday!!! Yay.
Enjoy todays few pictures.
First one is of Meredith. She is obsessed with hard rolls. She is teething on them and sucking on them all day long. This morning Meredith she had one in each hand and saw a third on the table and this is what happened.
We put the Russian hat on both girls to get photos today. Danielle thought it was a blast, she played pick-a-boo with it. Meredith did not like it at all as you can see from her expression. 
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