Olz+N'tash featuring Lil' Fil in the big city of Thn

 …is traditionally the first day of the school year in Ukraine. This year it was kinda special, because it was the first day of  the school for my cousin. *My God, time goes fast! Next time I see her she will be getting married or something! :D * The highlight of this day is the First Bell when a first grade girl is lifted on the shoulders of a last grade guy and paraded around, ringing the first bell of the school year. It was kinda funny (read: different) to watch all festivities from an adult point of view. However, I certainly wish all the luck to my cousin during the next decade!  ♥ 

Honestly, once you have kids you  somehow  “start seeing” all the playgrounds and kid stores, that you have never “seen” before. :) Well, this one where we have been to today is hard to miss anyway. :D It’s super-mega-hyper-huge 5 storey building with *I swear* everything you can imagine your kids would need/wish/ask for before they turn 18. Leaving it empty handed was not an option ;) (grandma’s treat :) )  and, of course, went for a ride on the train that runs right in the middle of the first floor!  *I’m not mentioning the screaming baby who wanted to go by traing again, again and again! :D*

My school, where I spent 11 years. It used to be yellow, now it’s pink (?!). So weird!

I’ve seen a number of subways in my life but I still tend to find the one in my hometown one of the best ones!  :D

Lil’ Fil got all so excited about  the flowers my mom bought last night. *A real gentleman!* So he gave one flower to each lady in the house (including my friend (wow!), who came over). He got so “mommy” lately, so I was really impressed that he has been so friendly and nice to her! ;) Anyway, I’m going to shoot her today and I bet it will be both a great fun and challenge for me!

Besides it was Independence Day celebration last night with a big outdoor concert on the city’s (Europe’s?) biggest square,  balloons in the air and fireworks at 2:00 am. *Why so late/early? Hmmm?*

…is what we are *mainly* doing here! :D

 Post by numbers:

20 long hours it took us to get to my parents house.

3 changes and thus 4 airports in one day. *Not bad, huh?*

4 pieces of luggage (including Lil’ Fil ;))) for one poor passenger (read: me ). 

3 days it took me to heal my poor back (and arms, and shoulders…) after this trip.

You have my word, I’m not choosing this connection next time! On the bright side, Lil’ Fil had a lot of fun during the trip. :D

It’s been a h*ll of two days but I saved the best for last. :) I mean this mother-to-be photo session I mentioned before. She looked gorgeous like all lovingly awaiting mothers during the last monthes. She was so calm and easy going. It will be my pleasure to shoot the *comming up ;) * baby some time in October. But here is a little preview from today’s shooting.