We're so glad to have made some new friends here in Colombia. Paul and Jody Sanford and their 3-year-old Owen added baby Sara to their family on the same day and through the same agency as we did. It's been great to be able to share our first days together. Since we're going through these processes at the same time, we go to many appointments together. And since we enjoy each others' company, we also have been doing lots of walks and exploring and expeditions together.
After our early appointment, we went on an all-day trip to Guatavita, a lake where the indigenous people (The Muiscas) made many gold sacrifices (Pre Spanish Conquest). There is a great visitor's center there, and the area is being restored to its natural habitat. Esteban loved the hike! It was about a 90-minute trip each way, but broken up by several stops going and coming back, so we were gone from about 10am-6pm. It was a long day of riding in the car!
Esteban had his first cereal this morning--and he chowed down like a champ!

Here's another video of our little guy playing with Sabeth:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2376049675484579935&hl=en
And here are some pics from the last few days. They include a photo when my mom came to visit us on Monday evening, and our friends the Sanfords.
http://www1.snapfish.com/share/p=196141205531016777/l=357967268/g=3203364/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB
We're starting to think ahead to Julien's departure on Tuesday, and we're all a little sad. We will miss each other!
6 comments:
the busy baby in a diaper video is great- he is so active & alert & i love how he briefly looks away from mom when dad comes into range- so clever! love the photo with your mom- could the 3 of you in that photo smile any bigger? so cool. i love the green car against the blue stucco wall too- what great surroundings to explore. we love you so much and it feels so right to see esteban in your arms. sigh.
xoxo dina
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Sabeth and Julien:
Terri Jean and I are so very happy for the two of you and Esteban - you make a beautiful and happy family. All of the pictures, videos and stories have allowed us to enjoy the adventure with you, and we look forward to when you are all three back home and starting your lives together. We send our blessings xoxo
Dennis & Terri Jean
WOW!!! We didn't realize you had posts all this time, we have been eagerly awaiting emails saying there were posts. SO, SO, SO WONDERFUL to log on and get a whole world of beautiful, sweet, smiling Fitzgibbons Goulet family unit!!! We watched the video a few times, yes Terri cried with joy, OH he is too too adorable. We love his great eye contact and alert big brown eyes. We absolutely can't wait to meet him and hear that lil voice in person. Now we know to check the blog daily! Big hug and love to you all. Enjoy those fruit juices and mountains! xoxo Terri and Daniel
Great pictures and posts! Thanks for sharing. We missed you at Palm Sunday service this a.m. but look forward to your return. Good continued luck with the process. Best, Eric & Susan Schultz
What a gorgeous family! I love the pix of Esteban, Sabeth & Grandma (Nana?) AKA Dawn :-)
I can't wait to meet the newest member of your family when you are back home in MA. Hugs and kisses!!!
Lisa T.
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