About Me

My husband and I have a 11yr old daughter and now a 2 year old son, who was born in Guatemala.

My little man

My little man

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

A day at work






Have I ever mentioned what an awesome life I have? My boss is really cool, I can work in my jammies and never get dressed, and my work involves playing ball or just watching tv. My daughter stayed home again today with her icky stomach and Carlos is on day two of a cold. Unfortunately when he is coughing like this the only thing I can give him is Ventolin (otherwise none as Kiddy Speed)I have often suggested to the Pediatrician that he needs to hand the mommies a prescription for xanax when he hands them the prescription for Ventolin. It does work and helps knock the cough out of their chest but weeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeewwwwwwwww does it make them crazy. Today though we all three just hung out in my bed, watched TV, looked at old photo albums and took a long nap. Then the kids used a tracing thing to make Halloween pictures, and as Carlos likes to say "kirkles" since he cannot pronounce the "s" sound. We all sat in the laundry room(a very small room indeed) and played with our latest batch of kittens. One of them we call Dust Bunny,she will hide under the dresser and that is just what she looks like. I guess it was a pretty good day at work.

This past weekend we went to our local pumpkin festival and here are some pictures we took. Right now Carlos is going thru a "don't take my picture" phase so good pictures of him are far and few between lately.

Friday, October 17, 2008

A tisket a tasket I just ordered a basket

Here is Berta, who Carlos calls Teetee and Karla delivering the basket.
I found out about this really cool service and ordered the essentials basket for my foster mom. I am beyond excited and cannot wait to get my picture and see what her reaction is. I think the name is perfect Not Forgot in Guat. I have tried to make sure our foster mom understands that we will never ever forget her. I will definately be ordering again and will post a picture when I get one of my foster mom with her basket. I placed my order about 30 minutes ago and have already gotten a response that they will be verifying the address tomorrow. Please go to www.notforgotinguat.com and check it out.

Guatoberfest 2008





We had such a wonderful time at Guatoberfest. I have not posted yet because I am still having a hard time putting words to what an amazing experience it was. So many beautiful babies, so many happy families. We met so many great people, and even finally got to put faces with some friends I have made on the adoption board. I heard stories that touched my heart. I still don't really totally understand the pull I have for Guatemala other than that is where my son would be born one day, but I can see that I am not alone.

Mr Polo

Mr Polo