McGraths

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Good-bye Kate!

Hello Everyone,

Hope all is well. We found out today that the embassy misplaced a document needed to complete the adoption process. I'm working to get a new document created. I'm not sure how much this will put us behind, but we are remaining optimistic. Kate left today and we are very sad. Mia really liked her singing and dancing. She was such a huge help and a great cappuccino partner at Cafe Condessa.

It is nice to have company...that is a hint for anyone that has extra vacation and nothing better to do than visit Antigua.

More soon

Sunday, June 19, 2005

momma & mia

poppa & mia...

lola at the local dona lola with little mia

laurie witrh olfa & ruth, sisters who sell their weaves at the local open air market on saturdays

view of fire volcano from sta. rosa apartments

little mia in her sun protection on the streets of antigua

Saturday, June 18, 2005

Back in Minneapolis

Well,

I left Antigua, Guatemala yesterday morning at 8:45am with Edwin, the english taxi-driver, and arrived here in Minneapolis late last evening to find both Oliver and Zeke safe, sound and sleeping in the house. They have no idea what's about to happen to their little worlds... I thought i would post a few more images from my last day in-country.

I certainly miss Laurie and Mia.

Friday, June 17, 2005

Antigua Lunch Hour

The Apartment Entrance

Antigua

Antigua Street

Central Park

Walking with another mom (Margie)

One week...

Hello Everyone,

Today marks one week for us in Antigua. Dennis flew back to Minneapolis this morning and Kate is flying in later today. Things are pretty quiet and VERY laid back here. It is a big change to our usual work week. Mia is doing really well and we are spending our time getting to know each other. Dennis has been giving her a few pointers on how to handle Oliver when we get back to Minneapolis.

We had our first dinner guests over last night. Leanne, Tim, Robbie and Lilly. They are from Minneapolis and have moved here for a year to work with the Common Hope project in Antigua. We dined on Dominos pizza and Coca Cola.

I´m posting a few pictures of Antigua. We miss everyone...