THE AMAZING RACE!!

TUESDAY 11/2: A relaxing day after the busy day at the zoo..or so we thought. Just after lunch, we got a call that we would go register for our Colombian permit (comparable to a licence). We were told that we would have to get a blood sample to document our blood type, make a deposit in the local bank and get 2 passport photos. Oh and the agency closed in just over an hour. We scrambled around Bogota in a MAD DASH, and made it back into the Agency at ten till closing. After being fingerprinted and photographed AGAIN we are now the proud owners of a Colombian permit. All of this because the consulate in DC gave us six month Visas. Shannon is eating up to 6 ounces at a bottle and seems to be growing daily!!

Trip to ZOO/AMUSEMENT PART

Headed off with all the families to the ZOO/AMUSEMENT PARK in Bogota,. The drive there and back gave us great 360 degree view of the Andes Mountains. It was Shannons first big outing!! She slept for about half the trip and smiled at everyone half of it. Towards the end of the day, she was ready to be home as was mom! The drive home was beautiful with the sun setting over the Andes.. Quick highlights from the Amusement park: The anatomically correct MALE Stature of Liberty, one crazy teacup ride, and the replica of the Taj Mahal..We got home about 615 and rushed through dinner to get Shannon to bed. Note for the future, keep the bath cooler...Mommy made the water too hot tonight and Shannon was not pleased. She definately has some lungs on her. Dad, the baby whisperer, got her calmed down and hopefully all is forgiven. She did pee on me so we're even I suppose!! Shannon got sleep about 45 minutes later than usual so hopefully we don't regret that later. Tomorrow will be a quiet day at home...

SUNDAY HALLOWEEN

Sunday morning we took Shannon to the local church for 10am Mass. Shannon slept all the way to church, woke up at church, and charmed everyone around her. Mass was completed by 1045, as they do them on the hour every hour. After a big lunch, skyping with Leah, Seth, Ethan, Salla and Adi, and a good nap, she met Alicia the baby nurse. Alicia came to watch her while we went to the soccer game. Great game, the Bogota team came back to tie it in the 85 minutes, great singing in the stands and the stuffed pig treat (we did not try!!) Loved seeing all the workers at the stadium dressed up in costumes and the seated cheerleaders!! They really embrace Halloween here in Colombia. Thank you Jorge for a soccer fix in Colombia. Shannon decided to wait for Alicia to leave 3 deposits, not that we minded but poor Alicia!! Good day today and the next day, the ZOO/Amusement part.

Busy day 2

Shannon took her first walk to the park with Sean and friends, and slept the whole time while I took my first Spanish lesson. After a BIG lunch and a LONG nap she skyped with Aunt Liane..Tonight we went out with the two other families for pizza at Archie's, and everyone successfully ordered, ate and survived with no major meltdowns. Tonights bathtime was short and sweet and went much smoother. She's now down and out and hopefully dreaming sweet dreams.. Tomorrow, our first trip to church together and a local soccer game!!

First Night/Day

Hard to believe but we all actually slept last night!! Shannon went down at 730, woke up for her 11pm bottle then slept until 639 this am. Sean and I lept out of bed at 3am, and eached checked on her 3 or 4 other times. Great day, ate a lttle more, slept on me this afternoon. Next big obstacle first bath. Everything was going relatively smoothly including a luxurious lotion massage until I tried to put a onsie on her and the sleep sack for bed. Guess we really enjoyed being the naked baby. We'll see what day two brings. Skyped with Grandma and Grandpa McNamara, went great. Skyp you tommorow anti Liane.

Arrived in Bogota/Presentation

We arrived in Bogota last night after a relatively easy flight (left 30 mins late).  Apparently it rained here for a good 5+ hours yesterday afternoon and it just started raining here after a lovely sunny day.  We unpacked last night and got a good nights rest.  Woke up this morning and meet the 2 other families staying at Betty's Place.  Had a nice breakfast and then we were off to FANA.  A 24 year old girl that was adopted from FANA presented Shannon to us.  That was very special to have that experience.  We stayed at FANA for about an hour and then headed home as Shannon feel asleep after the bottle they gave her right before the presentation.  We are back at Betty's place giving Sharron her first bottle from us.  She is eating like a champ.  Here's to wishing for a good nights sleep!!!!

Got our Visas

After a hectic trek into DC we picked up our visas and are ready to go tomorrow! Can't wait!