First day in the US

It was a busy Sunday--the first full day in the US for Marina, Ivan and Anna.  The Keller property (and that of some of our neighbors) was thoroughly explored, with the most popular items  of interest being the sports court, the bicycles, the neighbors' trampoline (thanks Castanevas!), Percy and video games.   Below are some snapshots throughout the day.

Grant, Ivan, Anna and Morgan on the swing.
Craft time.
Anna has learned middle C, D and E.  She plays them melodically (and repeatedly) and announces each note in English as she plays them.  Quite impressive.
Washing the dog was a highlight of the day.
All the Ukraine kids and their host families met at a chapel in Salt Lake for ice cream and some foundation business.  There was a "reading of the rules" in Ukraine by one of the chaperones that came with the kids.  Think along the lines of camp rules (e.g., buddy system, try new foods), and you'll get the picture.  

The couple behind the kids are our neighbors Shane and Lori O'Toole.  They are hosting Nick (blue shirt) who comes from the same orphanage as the children staying with us.  His sister was supposed to have accompanied him, but her paperwork fell apart at the very last minute.  Extremely sad!