Very BRRRRRR

Hey - the pictures below are from the orphange. They are such adorable kids. There is also a picture in the middle of them of Kim and Helen, Lena's relative. WE met her last night and had a great time. Spent about 2 hours with her - it was lots of fun and she took us to a new place to eat - so that's TWO new places. Today it's -8F right now - but it's breezy so it feels like -30F. We were going to go out to dinner with Jennifer and her mom, but decided to stay in - but then got a little stir crazy so decided to hit internet cafe. It's about 1 1/2 miles from our apartment. We're going to grab some cheese and crackers for dinner then head on back. Our facilitator is sick and the Pasha could not get his car started so could not go to orphanage again today, but hopefully will tomorrow. Yuri says he's calling orphanage so A knows why we aren't coming. A lot less cars on the street the past few days. YES, we still have heat. Jennifer and her mom do NOT have heat - BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR - we invited them to come over with us, but they are going to just stay wrapped up. We were jealous cause they have BBC on TV and internet access in apartment - but in this weather, we'd rather have the heat. Kiddos - keep calling. It's been great talking to you every day!

Kim and Mark