Monday, May 29, 2006

More Americans Sighted




Monday morning we did our usual routine and went to breakfast with Annie. Three more American families showed up. They were as nervous as we were on that 1st day. They are all very nice and think that we are so knowledgeable of everything here. Fooled another, we just fake it. HA! HA! We went to the grocery store again today. We were able to take our cart and shop alone (I guess we can do that being that we live on yogurt, bread, cheese, and a meat stick). We did our AM and PM visits to the orphanage and all went well. Lena and Tamara came in and we signed our documents for court and the kids passports; it felt like we were buying a house there were so many papers. Everyone at the orphanage has decided that Alayna is going to be daddy's girl and Nate my little man. It's okay because when she finds out he hates to shop she will be at my side. Chandler is hoping Nate becomes a race fan. We are going to take the other families to the outside market in between visits to pass the time today. We will post pictures tomorrow of that interesting place. For now I will keep you in suspense. We attempted a family photo today but the kids were not in the mood, we will keep trying. When we were all outside playing Alyana's group came out and played in the sand box. They are all sweet kids and call Chandler "papa". Nate was picking flowers or as we all call weeds (dandilion's) and having a ball. It is amazing how two little people can bring such joy to our lives and we have only spent 28 total hours with them. Take care everyone and see you soon.

7 Comments:

At 9:33 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love to read you stories and I know you are tired each day when you return to the hotel. Thank you for keeping us posted. I am so glad things continue to go so well for you guys. Your family photo was great and there will be many more to come. Oh yeah, tell Chandler if Nate needs any help becoming that race fan Rob can easily corrupt him! Take care and see ya soon.
Crystal

 
At 5:29 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey guys! Well, it has been awful without internet for a week, but I still cannot look at the happy Efland family without getting all teared up with joy! We are so very happy for you, but wish, as you do, that you could bring them home sooner! By the way I have been shopping... need more definitive sizes... having way too much fun! Our love to you all, can't wait to hear all the details...Tracie, Mike and the kids

 
At 7:34 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

YOU ALL MAKE A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.
I AM SO PROUD & ADMIRE YOU SO MUCH.
IT TAKES SPECIAL PEOPLE TO DO WHAT YOU TWO HAVE DONE & EVERYONE IN MY OFFICE AGREES WITH ME.
LOVE YOU ALL
MOM E

 
At 5:35 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

HEY ALYSON, CHANDLER,ALANA AND NAT,

THIS IS GOING TO BE SUCH A GREAT LIVE TOGETHER. YOU ALL WILL HAVE GREAT STORIES TO TELL EACH OTHER IN THE YEARS TO COME.
WE ALL MISS YOU AT WORK AL AND CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO BAKE THE CAKES AND COOKIES ON A WEEKLY BASIS. HAHAHA. THE FAMILY PICTURE IS WONDERFUL. SEE YOU SOON.

 
At 5:51 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I look forward to reading the updates daily on this journey with your new family. this is so exciting! The children are beautiful!
Becky (sandy's sister)

 
At 6:12 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Alyson & Chandler,
I love your first family photo! Your happiness shows. It is amazing how fast you can fall in love and how deep that love can run. We pray for your safe return.
Love to all of you.
Ron & Paula

 
At 8:30 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I know the time is going to fly by till you can bring them home. They are going to have so many hand prints on them you may never get them clean. Oh heck they can come soak in the pool and it will come off. I sure miss you at work oh wait I haven't worked with you yet. Send sizes so I can start buying...Miss you all Sandy

 

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