Category Archives: Dagny

by Barbara

The Famous Photo

Today the family of three went down to Red Square to take “the photo” in front of Saint Basil Cathedral. I have been following many blogs and this is a tradition. Once you have your child you go and take a photo in front of Saint Basil’s Cathedral. I remember always wondering how “our” photo would turn out. Well, today we took the famous photos and I think they came out great.

“The Photo”

Craig and Dagny

Barbara and Dagny

They erected an ice skating rink in the center of Red Square. It was so cool. It reminded me of Rockefeller Center. Just think how different Red Square was twenty years ago. It was a beautiful site.

Ice Skating Rink

Here is the GUM which is the very elite mall. Many of the stores feature high-fashion brand names.

GUM

Inside

And of course a night shot of Saint Basil’s Cathedral.

Saint Basil

Dagny did great on our outing. Towards the end she wanted out of her stroller so Craig and I took turns carrying her. She loved that. She was laughing and making funny faces. It was so cute that we didn’t even mind carrying her, OK maybe a little. 🙂

by Barbara

Our First Night Out

Tonight we went out for the first time as a family to celebrate. We decided to go to the Hard Rock Cafe.

Dagny with her balloon

We weren’t to sure how Little Miss D was going react to the new surroundings but of course she did just fine. Once again she was soaking in the music, videos, and the objects on the wall. Everything is so new to her and she in not afraid of exploring new things which makes us so happy. She is such a sweet little girl. Our waitress couldn’t get enough of her. It was so cute to see how she interacts with other people. She’s open to new people, but still has her guard up. It’s nice to see that she sees us differently from other people. She lets us touch her but not strangers. I like that, that means she understands there is a difference.

Mommy and Dagny

Daddy and Dagny

We were also a little concerned with how well she was going to do in a highchair. She did great! I don’t think she even saw it as anything special. It’s probably because we’ve been using her stroller as her highchair, transportation and soother.

Dagny working hard

I would have to say that this was the best day since we’ve been in Moscow. It was such a special day and it was neat that all three of us went out as a family for the first time.

Bonus Dagny photos:

Our Daughter
by Barbara

We are a Family of Three!

The 10 days are up and Dagny Leah Johnson is officially our little girl. YEAH!

Dagny Leah Johnson

Today, Craig is going with V to start the paperwork for Dagny’s passport. Dagny and I are going to stay home and wait for Craig to get back and then we are going out for an early dinner to celebrate becoming a family. 🙂

Next week a doctor will be coming to our apartment to give Dagny a physical which is needed for the US Embassy. Then we will be going to the US Embassy for our interview and to get Dagny’s visa for her Russian passport. We will be flying back home on Friday 12/19/08 and when we land at JFK Dagny becomes an American Citizen.

Love,

The Johnson Family

by Barbara

Who Needs Toys R Us? Not Dagny

Today the new family went to the grocery store and to Starbucks. This time to the other one. Dagny needed to try that one out too. While we were there Dagny learned how to hold her sippy cup all by herself. We find it hysterical that she learns all these new drinking techniques at a coffee house.

Afterward we got home it was time for Little D to take her nap. When she woke and ate her 4pm meal she was ready to play. We brought with us a good amount of toys, but she could careless. Well, she is actually into dropping anything and everything and having Mommy and Daddy pick it up for her. It was cute the first day, not so much anymore. 🙂 So, what does my daughter play with… a water jug.

Here is a crazy amount of photos of playtime.

Yes, Daddy?

What a cute face

Silly girl

How can I forget? Dagny learned how to clap today! How cute. We have video and I will try and put it up sometime this weekend. Unfortunately, I got my very first cold from Little Miss D and guess who forgot to pack medicine for the grow-ups?! Yup! Important thing is I didn’t forget to pack her medicine.