Sunday, September 16, 2007

The End....and the Beginning

Today is our last full day in Colombia. We went to a street market to do a little souvenir shopping. Mostly handmade things there. The boys of course want to touch and purchase everything they see, so it is not leisurely shopping. We did get a few things though - both for gifts and a couple of toys for the boys. All Andres really wanted was an airplane, but the wooden ones they had were not nearly durable enough for him. We bought them puppets and a little wooden toy. They also got beaded bracelets that say Colombia which they like very much.
We went to another Bed & Breakfast that is associated with ours for lunch to celebrate Valentine's day, which was friday. They grilled chicken and steak and plantains. It was very good and gave us a chance to meet another family adopting 3 children. The kids had a great time playing together. We enjoyed the adult English-speaking company.
Everyone is in bed and asleep (I think). Andres fell asleep at dinnertime since he didn't have his regular nap and the older boys are either asleep or faking it very well. They should be tired also. They played alot at the Valentine's day celebration.
Our flight information is as follows:
American Airlines 916 from Bogota to Miami
leaves 2pm arrives 6:45pm
American Airlines 4454 from Miami to Indy
leaves 9:10pm arrives 12:05am
If you'd like to come meet us that's fine, but it is a little late. Jonathan is bringing the truck for us to drive home.
We are excited to be coming home, but it's hard to believe we are done already. All the dreaming and planning we did for months has resulted in this amazing journey that is coming to an end, but it is also a beginning. We are excited to start this new chapter in our lives. Thanks for following along with us and praying for us. We have enjoyed our time here and hope to continue blogging.
Dan & Karen
Barbeque for the Colombian Valentines Day.

Souvenir shopping at the Sunday street market.


They are just...
little angels when...
they are asleep!

2 comments:

Connie said...

They are so beautiful! Great photos. Please keep blogging!

linda said...

Hi, The pictures have been great. I'm so glad you found this way to send them. I have loved being in on this adventure with you. Hope this is the beginning of many wonderful experiences with your new family. Be safe coming home to the U.S. As ever, Love and prayers, Mom and Dad