No, we didn't but I thought the snowsuit was missing something when I took the picture (like, I don't know a baby???), so I thought that the baby's giraffe could work as a stunt double for the photo. As you can see, this is a picture of the sweetest snowsuit ever created! And, yes, those are ears on top of the hood! Jamie, my Frua friend (Frua is a great online community for adoptive parents) was kind enough to bestow upon us the snowsuit that her Russian Princess left the orphanage in. Isn't it adorable? Her daughter is even more adorable, if you can believe that!
Okay, you might be wondering why on Earth we are worrying about snowsuits in August, right? Well, for when you finally get to take your little one from the orphanage, the nursery workers dress or oversee the dressing of the baby. Now, if it's below 70 degrees, they MUST have on a snowsuit. If you do not have one, you must go buy one so that they are satisfied that the baby is sufficiently warm. Not only must they wear the snowsuit (with foot covers that go over the shoes and hand covers over the mittens, a hat that covers the ears in addition to the hood), they also literally put them in 4-5 layers underneath the snowsuit. By the time the baby is ready to go, they are usually, I hear, sweating profusely.
Once in the car, at a safe distance from the orphanage, the new parents rapidly unearth their new child, unpeeling them like an onion. Maybe they do this so that you can unwrap your child like a present? I think it's more akin to how folks here (usually of the elderly variety) insist that you must wear a hat if it's windy so you don't get an earache (huh?) and that you can catch a cold from having wet hair (not from a virus, right?). So, this is why we need a snowsuit! Not to mention the prices of these things in winter time is crazy and we surely couldn't have found one as cute!
Also, you may have noticed the addition of even more pink on the blog. I just thought, there has to be a way to make this blog even more pink and whammo, there was! It just can't get girlie enough, ya think?
AND, we found out from our agency that it's highly likely that we will be traveling on Trip 1 in mid-late September!!!!!!!!!!!
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Love the new look of the blog!! It is FABULOUS!! The snowsuit is adorable. Do we really have to have them that covered?! I better get shopping...wait it is August...guess I will have to wait to check that one off of my list. Good thing you have your snowsuit because you will be leaving before you know it!!
Yes, love the new blog look......I need to work on mine--but I'm so computer illiterate. LOVE the snowsuit......if we are going on our pick up after you get home with your baby girl....I might have to buy it from you and use it too--if you would let me:). I bought one, but it does NOT have the foot covers or hand covers, UGH.....and Vladivostok is VERY cold (colder than Moscow?).
Can't wait to hear your travel news!!
Hugs,
Angie
LOVE the snowsuit! Wish I could find one for Mia that cute as she will actually need one this winter. Anyway, TOO psyched about your upcoming travel dates. YEA! OOh ... Candy Lou Lou wants to know where her snowsuit is. I mean she's well appointed for the beach but complains that her winter wardrobe is really lacking. Hugs! Tamara
*L* I like the idea that you get to unwrap them like a present!
Great news on possible travel times! Hey maybe we'll get to travel together! We're hoping for Sept. or Oct. travel.
Cute snowsuit! - - Saw the snowsuit on FRUA. You got that post in before me (ha!).
Also love the new look. I'm still waiting until the "for sure" call, before I turn my blog pink! I'm also hoping for mid-Sept 1st trip travel. Don't know which region yet (Kemerovo or Vladivostok).
Sending my best wishes & prayers your way!
Wow you have a possible date. YEA...
At first I thought you found a snow suit adult size for you. Keep looking I am sure you will find one. LOL
Your baby girl will look amazing in that cute little pink suit. Hope its a cool day when you pick her up so she doesn't have to over heat. Cant wait for your big day. I will be cheering you on.
Shelle
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