Family in Bogota

Last week, we stayed in Bogota with our cousins: Andres Felipe, Mateo, and Maria Lucia. We were able to visit the Gold Museum in Bogota as well, so Andres went for his first museum visit.

Our Second Visit

Tuesday, October 20, 2009: Our dear friend, Jordan, came to visit and meet Andres today. Andres gave her a big smile at the door. Andres is already so loved by all of our friends here in Columbus. What a lucky little boy! Jordan also brought me lunch and dessert which I was so thankful for, because I haven't had any time to cook. I am still trying to catch up on laundry.

Our First Visitors

Sunday, October 18, 2009: Andres had his first visitors at home on this day. Our friends, Malini and Jay, came to meet Andres. They brought him a big stuffed bear that Andres loved and a very cozy blanket for the winter. They also brought us tons of yummy homemade Indian food. What good friends! They are like family, and we are so blessed to have them live so close to our home.

Meeting Zen and Rocco

Sunday, October 18, 2009: We went to our friend's house to pick up Zen and Rocco. We drove with Andres in the car seat, to go meet his fury brothers. The meeting was a success as Zen and Rocco licked him all over. They seemed happy to have a baby brother. Zen and Rocco seemed very happy to see all of us and head back home. Andres loves dogs, so he laughed a lot as he saw them jumping around. We are so grateful for the good care that our friend, Doug Hale, gave to our doggies.

Coming Home

Saturday, October 17, 2009: We flew home from Bogota to Atlanta and Atlanta to Columbus. Andres did pretty well on the airplane. Thank goodness he didn't have any ear problems. He just got a little bit grouchy when he was sleepy-the usual. Ha, ha. Besides that, he did really well. We think he will be quite the little traveler. We are so excited to be home, so that Andres can settle into his new home and nursery.

Received Andres' Visa

Thursday, October 15, 2009: Yeah, we received Andres' visa. He is ready to come home to Columbus, Ohio! We are so happy and relieved that the process here in Colombia is now final. We travel home to Columbus on Saturday, October 17th. Yippee!!!

Andres and I went shopping with my cousin, Mateo, this morning at Unicentro. In the evening, we went shopping with Daddy at the Andino mall. We had a nice time and met up with my family for dinner in the T Zone. We had a delicious Italian meal at "La Luna."

American Embassy in Bogota

We went to ICBF in Bogota today, to pick up the letter that was sent from Chiquitines in Cali. This letter confirms that the adoption was finalized and that the process has met all the requirements. After ICBF, we drove to the American Embassy to ask for Andres' Visa. We had 2 interviews there and waited only 45 minutes for them to give us the okay. They asked us to come back to the embassy tomorrow, October 15th, to pick up the visa. Once we have the visa in our hands, we are set to bring Andres home to the United States. Yeah!!!