Fun Stuff

children's books of various levels, picture books, vocabulary books, fairy tales

kids CDs -Bible memory songs or fun songs/rhymes

DVDs- anything with a princess, High School Musical DVDs

flashcards - math/words

English learning games and toys

Timers: egg timers, small hour glass style timers, small kitchen timers

Art supplies:

glue

glitter

beads

construction paper

coloring books

play dough

foam paper

pipe cleaners

pom poms

card stock

markers

crayons

water colors

paints and brushes

craft kits

drawing pads

stickers

embroidery hoops

embroidery floss of various colors

embroidery needles, scissors, etc

needlepoint or cross-stitch projects

Silly bands

Comfy blanket to use on the couch

Barbie dolls/Polly Pockets dolls

Only Hearts dolls http://store.onlyheartsclub.com/home/index/462.0.1.1

Good smelling body lotion/bubble baths

Puzzles from 60-500 pieces

Sets of placemats for 5+ people

Plastic tumbler cup sets

Large beanbags to sit on in rec room
paint by number sets

Clothing

The girls will not take any clothing with them from the orphanage - that clothing belongs to the orphanage and will be used for the other children. We'll be buying just a few things here for the trip to the U.S. The sizes listed have been guessed based on measurements. If in doubt, buy a larger size as they will soon grow into them. Other families who have adopted smaller children (preschoolers, toddlers) have said that the children often grew a few inches in the first few months in their new families.

All three of the girls are truly girly girls. They strongly prefer pastels, pinks, and purples. Although they generally like frilly things, Maria also likes sporty outfits as well.

Maria

Clothing size: 12-(children's) and larger

Shoe size: 7.5 women, 6.5 youth

Olena

clothing size: 10-12 (children's)

Shoe size: 5.5 women, 4 youth

Julia

Clothing size: 6x-8 (children's)

Shoe size: 11 child

Clothing list

long sleeved shirts

sweaters

sweat shirts

dress pants

jeans

church clothes (dresses, skirts)

tights

dress shoes

tennis shoes

socks

short-sleeved shirts/tank tops

shorts/capris

flip-flops

dress sandals

sundresses

swimsuit/cover-up

hair accessories:

barrets

rubber bands

head bands

hypoallergenic earrings for pierced ears

One of Each

Toothbrush holder, free standing, for at least 3 brushes - purchased

Bathrobe (Maria)

Bathrobe (Olena)

Bathrobe (Julia)

Small laundry basket (Maria)

Small laundry basket (Olena)

Small laundry basket (Julia)

Plastic drawer organizer for hair accessories

Bookshelf

Toy Box

Games

Gulo Gulo http://www.riograndegames.com/games.html?id=101

Jungle Speed http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8098/jungle-speed

Pick Picnic http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2569/pick-picknic

Leap Frog letter factory video series

CD player they can operate

roll up keyboard at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=13214986&findingMethod=rr

Cyrillic (Ukrainian) transparent keyboard stickers (color-white) http://www.4keyboard.com/ukrainianrussiantransparentkeyboardsticker-p-129.html?zenid=3cd1871b03a26e91dfa9072a965953e5

Backyard Volleyball set

Soccer ball - Purchased

Large crockpot with lift-out pot - purchased

Sleeping bag for 8 yr old
Sleeping bag for 10 yr old
Sleeping bag for 12 yr old
Family size tent for camping

Large dry erase board with markers

set of plates & bowls in plastic/tupperware

Aprons for 3 girls

Wal-Mart Meal Plan GIFT Subscription 6 months http://e-mealz.com/gift.shtml - purchased