Last Day in Ternopil

We have had a busy day here in Ternopil! We began by being woken up by the kids-- we definitely weren't ready to wake up yet. But, we began our day by visiting a family who is working on their apartment close to here. When you purchase an apartment in Ukraine, you get walls. Just walls. No heating, electrical, flooring, walls, doors, windows, NOTHING-- for an incredible amount of money! We visited for a while and then walked back to where we are staying to get ready to go out to the orphanage.

We arrived at the orphanage after picking up Tatiana and a couple of women from her office as well as several journalists. The final documents were filled out and then we signed the final paper!
Signing the Final Documents at the orphanage with Natalia

Talking with reports about the adoption process.

After the final signings, the reports wanted these photos taken.

Photo for the journalist

Picture with fairy tale figures carved out of trees at the park.

Zenon's Ukrainian fashion statement!

We enjoyed lunch at a Chinese restaurant. Everything was fine, until we heard a splash, and then Zenon pulled Alina out of the goldfish pond by her foot. I thought it was hilarious! We laughed, she was wet, but dried on the walk home.

We were unable to get train tickets to Kiev, all trains were sold out. So, we will be getting up at 4:15, getting in a van at 5am and going to Kiev. We need to get their medical exams done so that we can submit the documents for their visas to America. So, tomorrow will be long and tonight is short!