Back In The WebWorld

Okay so I have spent the last few days missing my life at home. It finally hit me that I am going to be here for awhile, which is fine, that's not the part that bothers me or makes me tear up. I miss the simple things, I miss my lifestyle in the States. I quickly have been reminded how much I like ripping and running and jumping in the truck and hitting the road. I miss my hair stylist and my short walks down to Lunds, my good life like Kanye says. I miss my clothes dryer in the basement, sick of hanging clothes, although I do know it is better for the environment. The simple treats of an Uptown massage and a call-in to The Fish House for a number 6 add 4 shrimp. Whaaw whaaah wawww!!!

okay enough tears and crying

I did learn my first Russian word, I am planning to bake some chocolate chip cookies with the children tonight after the pizza comes, so anyways, I had to buy some butter (Maslak), we went down to the mom/pop shop downstairs and bought some with the help of the Point It book that G&G gave us.

Today will be the first of four spent without K, they are on the road again.
Headed out now to finally really go to the zoo.

We have our own taxi driver who we call regularly, and he was outside at 5pm to pick us up after 2 hours at the Kyiv zoo. We had a really nice time, and I have to say the Six were at their top behavior, I had really no problems and so that was wonderful. We saw some really cool animals, peguins, lion cubs, and a lot of snakes which was fun because we have been watching about them so much on Animal Planet. Inayah also took note that many of the animals were not taken are of very well. One of the zebras had wounds, the rhino had something going on top of his head. She has been watching too much of Animal Rescue, even though she is right about the condition. I am sorry to say that MN Zoo has them beat, although they have just celebrated their 100 year anniversary this year. The poor elephant was dancing instead of the normal crazy pacing, we all teased that he was doing the 1..2.. step over and over and over. The animals were very friendly and a lot of them came up close to the fences. But the overall attempts to create habitats were not the greatest. They did a nice job in the Reptile House, but then at the same time, they had the lions, pacing leopard and lion cubs in the same building... a very nice assortment of snakes, crocs, lizards and also a lot of birds throughout the zoo park. We didn't make it to the walkway or park part of the zoo, 2 hours was enough walking for Isa although I did bring the stroller. It seemed like they had a whole entire park to walk through besides the zoo. Hialrious to see skunks and racoons on exhibit. None of the monkeys were out, in fact all their cages were empty. Also the bear section was empty or being renovated. The wolves were also pacing and pacing which was sad. We all shared a cotton candy which was 3.50 greivans. Fun thing too was we were able to see the tiger eating meat and also one of vultures/falcons, and also the baby zebra (my favorite) I will list all of the favorites.
Ishmael= The whole Reptile house
Idreis= the crocidiles
Inayah= the snakes
Ibrahim= the horses
Isa= the zebras

On to the first baking project sine we been here. The oven seems to work good, the muffins and cornbread were a hit. I will just have to figure out the conversion temperature so they dont burn up.