We Are Here

I know! I know! This post is a day late and more than a dollar short.

I am working on limited battery power because in the 11th hour of packing, I forgot my power cord!!! Are you kidding me?!?! So, I have not dared use up my battery until I knew I had time to sit down and give you all this long awaited update.

So, here it is:

We are here, she is perfect, I am floating!

Our flight was long, Sam did great, and we arrived at the Westin with time enough to splash water on our faces before the phone rang. We gathered up the scrapbook and our gifts and headed downstairs. Magda was there with two of her children and a neice, as well as Astrid from our agency. Sam and I just grabbed hands and headed straight for Luciana. Mom attempted to take some video... sadly, that didn't work out. (hee hee, it's okay... I won't ever forget!)

Luciana looked so beautiful, and she seemed so comfortable with me right away. We had a nice time talking for a little while. It was hard. There was so much going on in the lobby, and I think my emotions made it harder for me to ask the questions I had planned. Magda seemed so sad, but she was as graceful as ever. In the end, we hugged and I felt that we had her blessings to be Luciana's family.

After that, it was straight up to the room to stare at her! Ha! Actually, we did spend a lot of time fussing over her and I loved watching Sam become an instant Big Brother. He just adores her. I lost it a few times, and have been bursting with pride over my two children!

Folks, my battery is ticking down as I type and I know all you want is a pic!

Okay, here's the rest in a nutshell... exhausted last night, ended up ordering Domino's, Luciana slept almost all night with one bottle at 3am. She hasn't fussed at all. She is just perfection in curls. She waves and smiles at everyone and is madly in love with Sam.

My mom is crazy about her newest grandchild and has been a amazing cohort on this adventure. We explored GC by foot today, headed to the mall, and had lunch at some italian place. The weather is beyond gorgeous.

We got a ride to Antigua with Alfredo. What a drive!

We are here at Real Plaza tonight, and then to the apartment tomorrow. This town is so interesting. I can't wait to get out and explore, but I have to be honest, we are wiped out today... still recovering from that 3am wake up call Tuesday morning!

So... I imagine we will explore tomorrow.

Now, as for the pics... guess what, everyone is right, it is harder with 2 kids! Ha! And it is especially hard when you have rested your head in 3 places in 3 days. I am so looking forward to settling into one place with my kids! Speaking of... here they are for the first time together!!!

I am so happy! This is amazing, and the only thing missing is Keith. Keith, we love you and can't wait to wrap ALL of our arms around you very, very soon!

And on that note... DNA is a match and on it's way to the embassy! Honey, you had better start stalking flight deals!

With much love from Antigua,
Beth, Sam, Luciana and Mimi