Guatemalan Nights

Here is a small photo glimpse of our nights in Guatemala. The first photo is the view from our patio at sunset. Then Eli just learned how to stand up in his crib, clever boy. Lastly, we have Kylee sleeping in another one of her strange positions.

Update on our case:
Thursday I took both kids to Guatemala City. Elijah had a medical exam and then got his Guatemalan Passport. Our completed file will be submitted to the US Embassy on Monday. The US Embassy then gives us the approval for our 2nd DNA test. Things are moving:)

Easter

Here are some new pics of the kids all dressed up for Easter. Aren't they cute!

Semana Santa

Here in Antigua we have been experiencing Holy Week. The town has been very busy, lots of people, processions, and large stencil artworks (carpets) on the streets. The kids and I have not been out much because both children have been sick. They are now both on antibiotics and recovering nicely.

I have posted a few pictures of the children and one of a flower carpet that was being done in the street.

Update on our case: We are waiting for Eli's new birth certificate. Then we have to get his passport, 2nd DNA test, and Visa. Lastly is our embassy appointment.

WE ARE OUT

Can you believe it. We got a call tonight that we are out of PGN. Elijah Gabriel Boomer is our legal son. Of course in our hearts he has been our son since the moment we saw his first picture. We are so thankful to be out and hope to be home in a little over a month.

Here is a picture of the kids celebrating and a picture of a beautiful old church.

The Good, The Bad & The Not So Ugly

Hi All,

Here are some more pictures from the time Grady's parents and my parents were here visiting. They left on Monday and we miss them already.

First, we have a picture of the Good Grandmas with the kids. Then comes the Bad Boys in their
Guatemalan hats. Next is a picture of Pa and Eli at Hotel Antigua. Lastly, is Kylee swinging at Hotel Antigua.

Update on our case: We are not out of PGN yet but we are with the second reviewer (that's not so ugly).

Visitors

It is so good to have visitors. My parents are here for two weeks while Camille and Mark are staying for a week. The parents have been on coffee tours and volcano hikes but the the thing they love the most is spending time with the kids.

I have also included a photo of a typical day in Guatemala; you have a truck loaded down with bananas, a child riding in the drivers seat and a couple kissing on the street.

Update on our case: still with the first reviewer