Happy Birthday Day Nadya

It was nice to be able to make this cake for her. It was what she had requested.
It even tasted wonderful. She was all smiles and giggles while she was eating it.



We where able to celebrate Nadya's Birthday a week after being home. She turned 13. She was very happy about having her birthday in America. She kept talking about it while we were in Ukraine. She wanted to know if she would get the same stuff as Olya. No we told her you guys are different. You will get different things. I remember being a kid. My mom always got my sister and I the same stuff. I vowed not to do that to my children. But now I do not know if I can do that. . They are all very close in age and many like the same things. :)

Happy Birthday Jacob

Well, I am still playing catch up. Our family celebrated Jacob 12th Birthday while we were still in Ukraine. Here are some pics from that special day.

Almost home....

Well, we have landed. Now we have a nice 1.5 hour drive home,to lovely Brentwood, Ca
We had hoped that the kids and Auntie would meet us at the airport. Since we had a late night flight,we thought it was best to meet us at home. It was so nice to see all the kids. I got some of the biggest hugs and kisses. I was crying tears of joy. It was so good to be back home. I hope you enjoyed our story. Now comes the time for the happening of us Nealey's a household of "9" .......Enjoy your day..

Landed, Oh I am so tired. Get me a bed...



Anticipating getting home..
We are home..... Yipeeeeeeee!!!!!!

They planned such a special home coming.

We even got a cake. How special

They made this lovely sign. WELCOMING US HOME!!! :)

Time to hit the rode

Landed or taking off???? Can't remember. LOL.... I am sure at some point it was both. This flight the girls really sleep. We had open seats, so they were able to spread out and enjoy the ride. I was so excited it was the much closer to being home with all my kids. I am sure I was smiling from ear to ear.




coming into San Fran...

Just about to Land in the USA

Well, we made it after 12 hours of flight. We have now landed in JFK. Olya Marie and Nadya Nikole welcome to AMERICA. You are now US citizen. Well, not just yet we sitll have to go through customs. Pick up our luggage and get on our next flight. 5 more hours and we will be back in our home state. The girls did well. They are still smiling.

Leaving

Start at the bottom of this post. SO that you can see our last mins in Ukraine..
Gone..


Going..

Backing up.. going..


On the plane..



Last mins in Ukraine...

yeah, still walking

This is our last night in Ukraine. We had a great day out walking and seeing the sights. We finished the night up with the Ferdon's. Darcy made some great home made pizza. We watched a movie, drink tea and ate popcorn. Nice relaxing evening after being out all day. Nice and warm....

Dad finds his eats.......




Getting ready to get on the metro again. See all the traffic. That's why we ride the metro.



Time for some fun...




Independent square...





Yes, we had to stop at Mc D's. The girls were hungry and so was I. Dad does not eat Mc D's. He had a drink...





On the metro.....