Tuesday

(from Baby Maya blog)

We had another absolutely wonderful day. Sonia came and picked us up, took us to the artisans market where we did some shopping for Guatemalan handmade crafts. There were women weaving cloth, just beautiful, beautiful things. Sonia was delightful! she took us to the best vendors and negotiated down all the prices, but so sweetly that the vendors were giving us free things in addition to our purchases.

Then Sonia took us to an authentic Guatemalan restaurant that was just beautiful - with stunning gardens and fountains (Maya LOVED the fountains). The food was amazing, the waiters were dressed in traditional Guatemalan garb and the music was Guatemalan. We just had a great time. Then we went back to the market for MORE shopping. Sonia dropped us off and then went to the embassy to pick up Maya's visa. Yippppeeee!! All the paperwork is done and she's coming home tomorrow. She spent most of the day in my sling carrier and both baby and mommy just loved being so close all day long.

Then we decided to take Maya for her first swimming adventure. Oh, she just had so much fun. She loved the water, especially with mommy pulling her through the water for a kiss from daddy, then backing up and doing it all again.

We had a pizza for dinner in our room, everyone exhausted from the day and happy to chill out in pajamas.

We're almost packed and trying to squish as much as we can into our suitcases. But we know all that matters is that little bundle that will be riding in mommy's sling.

We leave tomorrow at 11:00 and will be home tomorrow nite about midnight or maybe early, Thursday morning. It'll be good to have our baby home on US soil. We truly loved Guatemala though and I can't wait to come back when Maya is older.

Love to all! See you SOON!