Our Family Journey

FLORA'S HOME!!
We returned home from picking up Flora on Saturday May 24th. I have to say, I was so relieved when the wheels went up on that plane. I didn't think anything out of the ordinary was going to happen, but with some very uncertain times on the Guatemalan Adoption front, it wasn't out of the realm of possibilities.

We had a great trip. We were able to spend the first 3 days and nights with Flora's Foster Family. I think that made all of the difference with her acceptance of us. When we arrived at the airport on Saturday May 17th, she really didn't want to have much to do with me, but by the end of the night, with a little coaching from her Foster Mother she slept with us and was very content.

The rest of the trip was devoted to rest, relaxation and developing a bond with Flora. Maria loves her new little sister. She is all smiles when she wakes up in the morning and can't wait to see "the baby, Bloora"!! She has a obsession though with making sure that Flora's nose is clean. Flora has a bit of a cold and is teething, so she always has a runny nose and Maria can't stand to have Flora with a messy nose!!

Here are a few pictures from our trip.

Flora's birthday was the 3rd of May. Her Foster Family had a party for her, but they saved some of the presents until we got there so we could watch her open them. How sweet was that??

This was the best picture I got of the girls in their cute matching dresses on Embassy Day. Oh Well!! There's always the next event for matching dresses!!

Here are my two sweet angels with Lidia. They both love her so much and I know she loves them. We can't wait to go visit her and her family again soon. Gosh, I can't believe they are both at home with me! I'm am simply amazed at how much this life has given me!! I am blessed!!

Here's little Flora, Big Flora (whom our Flora is named after) and her husband.

Flora and Flora

Lidia and Maria

And last, but not least, here is my sweet Flora sleepinng soundly at home at last!! Sweet Dreams Baby Flora!! We're Glad You're Home With Us!!