Lyuba working on Sydney Katya's "crown braid"

I love this one with the dolls in the background.

Gayla and I enjoyed seeing each other.

Vera gave me a beautiful calendar of Sochi, Russia.

It is a beautiful city on the Black Sea and the town

where she lives.

Nickoli wanted me to try the salted fish. I didn't though

it is still a little raw for me.

A couple of weeks ago, we had a chance to visit with some good friends from Ukraine and Russia ;) Gayla, Viktor, Nickoli and Vera were in Gainesville and so we drove down to see them. The kids had never met them although I have spent 4 summers with all of them. It was such a dream come true for the kids to meet them and them to meet the kids. Bryce enjoyed playing soccer. Parker Reid rode on Viktor's shoulders. Katya played with everyone. Landon enjoyed playing with everyone too!