Monthly Archives: August 2008

child’s play…

Posted on August 20, 2008 by rachel

YO-YOS JACKS AND MONKEY BARS!!! What a great Sunday afternoon with grandpa in the park.

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More fun from Panaca Sabana

Posted on August 18, 2008 by adam

The Pig Show Stubborn Girl Pinwheels

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panaca sabana…a must do for little kids

Posted on August 18, 2008 by rachel

The things you do for your children! How did Adam get camera duty for this one, I ask? For those who have been to the American West Heritage Center in Utah, this excursion was like that only about three times … Continue reading →

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more pictures of pure cuteness…

Posted on August 17, 2008 by rachel

I know you would rather look than listen so here you go: Before the meltdown….ice cream cones at Unicentro Mall After, or should I say during, the meltdown… The 30 second version: Juan P. decided to have one of his … Continue reading →

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my dearest ezzy girl

Posted on August 15, 2008 by rachel

Out of all four children, you are the one that is the most obedient and the most amiable. I know that some of that comes from your fear of being rejected by me and daddy, but also it is just … Continue reading →

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day 10-13, in pictures

Posted on August 15, 2008 by rachel

Watching the Jungle Book, and taking out hair bands: Let’s blow some bubbles: Skyping with friends: Going to Church and teaching the munchkins to pray:

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to my oldest

Posted on August 14, 2008 by rachel

Dear Daniel, Being the oldest is a blessing and a curse. You are finding that out every day, I am sure. I can relate to you on so many levels. You are grateful you are the oldest because you get … Continue reading →

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officially assigned

Posted on August 14, 2008 by rachel

Yay! We can now officially start counting days. We met with the child defender at Bienstar on Tuesday who’s job is to check and monitor the bonding process, and to see if we/the kids want to continue with the adoption. … Continue reading →

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day nine–welcome home, kind of

Posted on August 14, 2008 by rachel

Well, at least to our home away from home! We all piled in the van and headed to our apartment. (One more note about Zuetana–we had no hot showers the three days we were there) The children “knew” we were … Continue reading →

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day eight–desperately seeking family

Posted on August 12, 2008 by rachel

Look at those eyes!!! Isn’t she gorgeous? Our second day together was spent looking at, signing papers for, and getting ready to move into an apartment. It was a very long day for all of, and the children kept begging … Continue reading →

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