Thursday, October 2, 2008

Embassy appointment done....we are heading HOME!!!

Daddy treated us to a horse drawn carriage ride the night before we left for the city.
Playing in the backyard.

Spotting a caterpillar.


Playing baseball at the hotel.


All dressed up for the embassy!

We're done!!
Got to have matching shirts for the zoo!

That's us standing in front of the zoo.

Joshua's favorite was the hippo!!
Love those stairs!!



We made it through the embassy appointment. It was a little crazy in the waiting room with all the families and kids, but we were done in about 3 hours. Tony and Joshua walked back to the embassy this afternoon and picked up our packet and Rosalia's passport with a U.S. visa- YEAH!
We got back to Antigua tonight a little later than expected... the highway between the city and Antigua had a landslide so there was only one lane going each way.
We enjoyed the morning at the zoo in Guatemala City along with another couple we met at the hotel. Tomorrow is going to be crazy with packing, getting last minute things done and saying goodbye to friends. We will leave Antigua at 9am Saturday and our flight leaves at noon. We have a several hour layover in Houston so we won't be home till about 10pm that night. Looking forward to getting settled again at HOME and seeing family and friends, along with letting you FINALLY meet Rosalia. She is already getting independent, loves to watch her brother and can't stop smiling at Daddy who keeps her entertained!!
We love you all... thanks to everyone for ALL your support, thoughts and prayers.
Yes, we are... BRINGING HOME ROSALIA!
Tony, Linda, Joshua and Rosalia

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

see you guys very soon! brandon will probably drive your car up to the airport sat nite and i'll drive ours, so y'all can leave straight from there...we're assuming you'll be tired enough to want to get back to t-town pronto haha. have a safe trip home, see you sat night!!

Jennifer said...

Whoo Hoo! I am so glad to see that you are on your way HOME!! Can't wait to see pictures of her on US soil... and better yet --- HOME!

Debbie said...

Finally going home!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!

What a roller coaster ride you've been on. In addition to Rosalia, I hope you're taking very fond memories home with you and look forwrad to seeing your "We're Home" blog post very soon.

Congratulations!!!!! I hope our paths cross again very, very soon.

Armstrong's said...

Hi LInda- found your blog from your comment on ours! You have some great pics here. What adorable kids :). Hope you are settling in well and enjoying being HOME! We hope to be in the States before too long!
Emily

Debbie said...

I've been stalking your blog anxiously waiting to read word of the trip home and how everyone is doing now that everyone is finally home together. I hope everything is well and that all have settled in.

Beth said...

linda ...so glad you are getting settled in. I am continued to pray for you as you adjust to 2 & life in the U.S. I got chills seeing the picture if the 3 of you in the Houston airport!:)
miss you - Beth

Humanart said...

Hi Linda,

Jan S. gave me the link to your blog. You look exactly the same as ever. Glad that all is going well for you and congratulations on Rosalia!

Maybe we can catch up if you feel the urge. My email is humanart1@gmail.com

Best,

Martha H.