Home, sweet home

We have arrived back from Italy, and were so happy to see Emilka, all grown and WALKING!! The little guy started walking when we were away, exactly on his 14 month's birthday. He's not yet running, but has definitely been more steady on his feet in the last few days.
I took both kids to MI on Sunday, and they'll stay there with Grandma Lena and Grandpa Lenya for the next two weeks. We'll miss them terribly (I already do), but they will definitely have a great time, and get some fresh air while they're at it. They've already been living quite a life - went to the pool (twice), ate some sushi, the works. How fun!

Wanted to share with you Sophia's determinations that she expressed while we were in Italy. She is definitely determined to find herself a husband. There are a few criteria that she will use for a selection, and here they are:
во-первых, он должен хотеть на мне жениться
во-вторых, надо, чтобы он не нашел еще себе жену
а еще, надо, чтобы он был роста как мой папа (выше можно, а ниже нет)