A nap after a swim 

Antigua´s public transportation (aka Chicken Buses)

Central Park 

Mia´s new toy

Back in the process as of July 1st

Hello,

I found out yesterday that we are back in PGN as of July 1st. PGN is the last stage of the process. I´m hoping for a speedy approval and trip home. The lawyer will check back in the next few days to see if there has been any progress. Things are going well in Antigua. Not much to report. I´m waiting for friends to arrive tomorrow and looking forward to the company. Mia loves to have people stay with us because it gives her more things to watch. She loves to stare and I call her a little ¨news nose¨ because she is always watching everyone...

We miss everyone and can´t wait see you.

More soon.

Mia´s 5 months

Hola,

Mia is now 5 months and changing every day. She is eating cereal and as you can see...really filling out. Heather left this morning at 4:00am. She was such great company for Mia and me. Mia keeps looking at the stairs waiting for Heather. I´m not going to break the news to her that Heather is gone until later today. We found a wonderful little place for food. It is called Frieda´s and we´ve been there at least three times over the last couple of days. We keep trying other places but nothing compares. Tomorrow we are going to the pool at Hotel Antigua. I´m not sure how Mia will react to swimming. She likes her bath time, so maybe that will be a good sign. I (Heather) was able to send Dennis a short movie of Mia saying goodnight. Every little bit helps when you´re this far away.

We miss everyone. Enjoy the pictures and happy 4th!

Mia´s new little friend Mel gave her a doll.

Mia and Heather 

Mia and mommy�s morning coffee stop 

Mia with her cousin Heather 

Bath time 

First day of cereal with a spoon. She really didn�t get the concept. 

More laughs... 

Mia and mommy 

Fiesta at the Embassy

Due to the holiday, the embassy is closed today, tomorrow and Monday. We are still not back in the process of review and now will be delayed at least another week. On the bright side, I´ve heard once my case returns to the reviewer it will go fast. One can only hope. Lately, Mia and I have been hitting the town every night. It isn´t a big surprise to my family and friends that we are eating out three times a day. They know Mia by name at Cafe Condessa and she is becoming a real night owl. We already have a few favorite spots. Many places are owned by Americans that have moved to retire in Antigua. I´m getting pretty comfortable with finding my way around the city and even using a little Spanish every now and then. Heather has been such a huge help. Mia loves having her around. We both agree she should stay with us a little longer.

Mel was adopted from the same agency as Mia. Mel�s mom referred us to the agency that gave us Mia. Mishel came to Guatemala this weekend to take Mel home. Mia and I are very happy for them! 

More of Mia and Mel... 

Mia thinks Mel is funny 

Mia and Mel meeting for the first time