July 8, 2006
Well everyone...We're here and doing well!! The flight over was great and no problems. Two people, 4 bags, 3 carry-ons...no problem!! Yeah right!! We just can't wait to try all that with a baby!! We stayed in Almaty the first two nights and caught our flight to Koksheteau on the 7th via the "yak". Well...to start off I (Rachel) was quite nervous, then to have the flight delayed for TWO hours, didn't help much. But, we made it okay and got to see Nikita (Mason) yesterday, the 7th. He is beautiful and even though he cried (screamed) most of the visit, he is perfect. He was fine with us for a while, until he looked and realized we were strangers, then he could start crying again. Today, he was much better, I went into the room to take him, and he stared at me, as though he knew who I was, and then when his caregiver put him down to WALK, that's right, I said walk...to me, he started crying and walked straight to me. So, he was crying, but still comfortable enough to come to me. Then, Ryan and I played with him (or tried to play) and all he did was cry, then lay his head on our shoulder (loved it!!!). He would walk back and forth to each of us and then cuddle which was perfect.
Now, regarding time in Kaz...Almaty was hot as can be...at least in the 90's, but Koksheteau has been in the 70's or lower. Our apartment is very nice, but as of 1:00 this afternoon...no water. We're hoping to have water by the time we get home tonight...but, who can say.
Right now, we're at Jen and Brian Cantwell's apartment who are also here to adopt a son. They're about twelve days ahead of us, and right about now, our saving grace. They are going to help us at the store tonight and are helping us become accustomed to the culture and vodka!! =) Tomorrow our meeting with Mason will be at 2:3O, so a little vodka tonight won't hurt!! By the way...sun goes down around 10:30 pm and rises at 4:00 am. I guess we're getting a feel for what people in Alaska feel like!! But, it only took about 24 hours to put our bodies okay with the time change, but everything is good!!
We'll no pictures for now, we're having some technical difficulties (I need Eric!!). We'll hopefully have some tomorrow or the next day.
Love you all and we'll post as soon as possible (with pictures).
Ryan and Rachel (and baby Mason)
Now, regarding time in Kaz...Almaty was hot as can be...at least in the 90's, but Koksheteau has been in the 70's or lower. Our apartment is very nice, but as of 1:00 this afternoon...no water. We're hoping to have water by the time we get home tonight...but, who can say.
Right now, we're at Jen and Brian Cantwell's apartment who are also here to adopt a son. They're about twelve days ahead of us, and right about now, our saving grace. They are going to help us at the store tonight and are helping us become accustomed to the culture and vodka!! =) Tomorrow our meeting with Mason will be at 2:3O, so a little vodka tonight won't hurt!! By the way...sun goes down around 10:30 pm and rises at 4:00 am. I guess we're getting a feel for what people in Alaska feel like!! But, it only took about 24 hours to put our bodies okay with the time change, but everything is good!!
We'll no pictures for now, we're having some technical difficulties (I need Eric!!). We'll hopefully have some tomorrow or the next day.
Love you all and we'll post as soon as possible (with pictures).
Ryan and Rachel (and baby Mason)
posted by Rachel Lanser at
7:08 AM
15 Comments:
Glad ya made it. After a couple times he will loosen up and be a happy-jolly fellow. Give it a little bit. Wisper sweet nothings in his ear, that will get him to laugh. Enjoy and have fun. Love ya
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Anonymous, at 11:47 AM
Hi Rachel and Ryan,
We are so thrilled for you!!! What an adventure! The very best part, besides seeing and living in a part of the world most of us know very little about, is that you are starting a life with a beautiful baby boy who you will love dearly and will be your joy forever.
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Anonymous, at 8:17 AM
Hi everyone,
It was so good to hear your voices today, God be with you. We are so happy how your stay is going and love hearing stories of Mason. Take lots of pictures and write these stories down for Masons' future. I did call and talk to Kay and she will relay the stories to the rest of the family. Enjoy this time, love too Mason. Mom and dad Lanser
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Anonymous, at 3:02 PM
JOLIET, Ill. -- Jeff Gordon spun out Matt Kenseth with four laps to go, then held on to win Sunday's Nextel Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway.
Fans showered the track with debris after the race, an apparent protest of Gordon's racing tactics.
"I hate to win one like that," Gordon said in Victory Lane. "Matt, he ran a great race."
MILWAUKEE -- Cubs right-hander Mark Prior was a late scratch from Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers because of a strained muscle on his left side.
Mark Prior
Starting Pitcher
Chicago Cubs
Profile
2006 SEASON STATISTICS
GM W L BB K ERA
4 0 4 10 22 7.71
The injury occurred while Prior was taking batting practice before Saturday night's game. The team said it was too early to determine whether the right-hander would need to be placed on the disabled list for the seventh time in his five-year career.
Lester escapes with win in Chicago
Rookie left-hander improves to 4-0; Ortiz homers again
RYAN CHECK THIS OUT!!! :)
http://www.czabe.com/mediaclips/index.shtml?a=showclip&id=549
Boston 53 32 .624 - - 6-4 W3 25-19
New York 50 36 .581 3.5 74 6-4 L1
Packers To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of Super Bowl XXXI
The Green Bay Packers Friday announced plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary season of the Super Bowl XXXI Championship during the upcoming season.
An anniversary logo was created to mark the occasion and it will be a prominent feature on many team items
((how about just win another one...and not come up with anniversary logos? ))
Bart Adrian
Meteorologist
Faith, Family, Friends, and FOX 6...that pretty much summarizes my life right now! But let me go back and tell you how I got here... I remember being avidly interested in weather as a sixth grader growing up in the Chicago area. In those days, I checked out just about every weather book in the local library and even built my own weather instruments with milk cartons, paper clips, human hair, thread, hangers, and other household items.
Jason
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Anonymous, at 5:01 PM
I found the "blog" & look forward to reading your story on Mason. We are so happy for you. God Bless.
Agnes
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Anonymous, at 5:32 PM
Hi, I'ts auntie again. Sounds like it is wonderful (everything better & comeing together)Hugs and Kisses too you all. Still looking forward to some pic's(tech probs yet)soon i'm sure. Well we will keep checking, Everybody is very excited. Love you and hugs and kissed. Antie Anita
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Anonymous, at 10:42 AM
Hey guys!! Glad you made it ok. Can't wait to hear all the stories and see the pictures. How's the food? It sounds like Mason is taking to you pretty good if he's cuddling and stuff. How exciting!! Love ya,
Jessi
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Anonymous, at 11:46 AM
Glad to hear you got there safe and sound, and that everything is going good for the most part. =) I think about you guys every day and hope that everything is going good. I look forward to pictures and actually meeting Mason when you guys get back!!! =)
Love ya!
~Dani & Corey
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Anonymous, at 3:37 PM
Hi Ryan and Rachel,
I'm glad to hear you made it there safe and sound. Sounds like an adventure. Can't wait till your home and we can all hear about the trip and of course see that wonderful SON of yours. I will keep you and your family in my prayers for a safe trip home. Nothing new at work! Not that you really care.LOL Miss and see ya in 6 weeks.
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Anonymous, at 4:59 PM
Hi Ryan & Rachel,
Glad you made it safe. I can not wait to see pictures of Mason. Sounds like everything is going great, with the exception of the water of course. Can't wait to hear more. Take care and talk to you soon.
Love ya,
Deanna
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Anonymous, at 6:51 PM
Hi Rachel and Ryan,
We are so happy for you! Our prayers will continue to be with you for a safe time and trip home. We love your story on the start of your new life together with Mason.
love,
the preisler's
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Anonymous, at 2:14 PM
Hi Kids,
Can't wait too see pictures of Mason and the babyhouse. We talked with the firemen last night and Ray Lepla was pretty funny. He told me too "shout" too you the next time we talk - because of the distance from us too you! Everyone of the men wanted too know all about Mason and the trip.
Have fun together, be careful!
Love mom and dad
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Anonymous, at 5:04 PM
Hi Rachel, Ryan and Mason,
I will be thinking of you guys when we go to Fish Day tomorrow. Of course it won't be the same without the Jodi's not living in Port any longer, and without you to party with. It is very hot here, so I will have to have a Mike's Hard Lemondade (a new addition this year) for you.
Be safe, can't wait until you are home safe and sound.
Lala
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Anonymous, at 9:03 PM
Ryan and Mason...this is your ESPN update!
Dale Jr. has finished last in the last 2 races...to push him to the 11th spot in the pts race.
Tony Stewart and Clint Boyer trade paint...Stewart gets black flagged flips off Carl Ewards...Tony comes back to take lead, they head to the pits and Carl spins out Tony. Tony finished 7th.
Kurt Busch took 2nd
-166 pts back 13th spot
Kyle Busch in the 4th spot
(his mom always said he was the gifted child)
D BLOW watched Danny Kolb close the game today. D Blow has a 34 ERA this month, killing the Brewers wild card hopes.
Tiger wins the OPEN
Al Harris wants a new contract...but, he will report to camp next week. He won't discuss it anymore this season...( JAVONE SAID THE SAME THING! )
Red Sox up 2.5 games on NY
AROD getting hammered in NY for his D FENCE
Player TEAM POS G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG
1. M Loretta
BOS 2B 93 390 48 119 20 0 3 39 148 28 39 3 1 .358 .379 .305
2. D Ortiz
BOS DH 96 366 72 103 18 1 33 94 222 63 77 1 0 .389 .607 .281
3. K Youkilis
BOS 1B 93 356 66 104 23 1 11 46 162 62 76 5 0 .402 .455 .292
4. M Lowell
BOS 3B 92 352 48 103 33 1 13 51 177 26 35 1 1 .344 .503 .293
5. M Ramirez
BOS OF 93 332 60 103 19 1 26 73 202 72 81 0 1 .429 .608 .310
6. T Nixon
BOS OF 86 294 49 88 20 0 6 44 126 47 37 0 1 .400 .429 .299
7. J Varitek
BOS C 79 285 38 70 13 1 11 47 118 36 53 1 2 .330 .414 .246
8. A Gonzalez
BOS SS 78 275 34 76 13 1 7 32 112 19 47 1 0 .323 .407 .276
9. C Crisp
BOS OF 55 223 37 58 11 2 4 17 85 18 38 11 3 .318 .381 .260
10. W Pena
BOS OF 38 118 12 38 7 0 4 20 57 11 38 0 0 .373 .483 .322
John Garland pitches 8 and 1/3 SHUT OUT innings for the White Sox against Texas. Ozzie should be happy... C ?...The TEXAS pitcher who plunked AJ Persinsky (catcher for the Sox) two times last week...was told to retaliate and hit the next batter up. He missed 2 times, through behind the batter both times and got BLASTED by OZZIE...HE TOSS 8 1/3 SHUT OUT innings? COME ON!
Last week OZZIE benched a pitcher and sent him to the minors because he didn't plunk a batter...he missed the batter. He ripped him one too...back to tripple A ball.
Ty Law signs with KC
Ricky Williams broke his arm.
BOSTON -- A stress fracture in his ribs will send Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield to the disabled list.
Manager Terry Francona confirmed the injury prior to Thursday's make-up game with the Rangers at Fenway Park.
"He's been diagnosed with a stress fracture in one of his ribs," Francona said. "He's actually been pitching with pain in his ribs for about a month or six weeks. [The] bone scan shows that there's significant healing now, which is good."
Later-
Jason
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Anonymous, at 9:03 PM
Hi Rachel, Ryan and Mason from NYC -
Maggie sent us the website and it's so wonderful to see and "hear" about your visit.... soon, you will all be home. so funny to hear about the food and water - we take so much for granted. Mason looks great and you all look very happy and relaxed together. Many blessings - The Fenlon's
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