Here is our Colombian princess. How about those cheeks!

Big brother Andy. Dana can't take her eyes off of him. He is being so sweet to his new sister.

Our first family photo!

Andy got to meet Dana before we did. He was taken up to the waiting room and gave Dana her "pink bear" and also met Glady's who is Dana's foster mother. Afterwards they brought her down to us to meet her mommy and daddy.

Dear Grandmas and Grandpas, Aunts and Uncles, and all of our great friends and family,

We had a wonderful morning today bringing our Colombian princess into our lives. After a long night of little sleep, we were up at 6 a.m. to get ready. Cecilia picked us up at 8 a.m. with Santiago as our driver. We navigated the streets of Bogota for the 30 minute ride to CRAN Orphanage. We were so impressed with the orphanage and the little that we saw of it. We will be going back in about 2 weeks for a follow up visit and formal tour. The orphanage is high above the city and has spectacular views of the mountains and city. The kids there were taken care of very well. There were lots of older children there that we saw.

When we entered we were brought to the orphanage directors office and met her and some of her staff. We were taken to a small room to make ourselves at home for the presentation. After a few minutes we were brought to a conference room to do the final paperwork and then met with Gladys who is Dana's foster mom for the last 5 months. She was a wonderful woman, and meeting her we know that Dana was so very well taken care of. She let us know of Dana's daily routine, and how she hasn't been sick at all and is such a good little girl. She is constantly smiling and cooing for her. We also found out that she is a great sleeper, with 3 naps a day and sleeps through the night (7 p.m. to 5-6 a.m.)

After our meeting Gladys and Cecilia brought Andy up to the room where Dana was waiting. Andy was able to meet his little sister before we did, how lucky is that for a big brother! Andy brought Dana her "pink bear". After a few minutes Dana was brought down to the room that we were in and the floodgates opened up. It is such a joyous feeling to have an addition to our family. My eyes are welling up just remembering it. We had some time to take some pictures and have some family time before leaving. All in all it took about an hour from start to finish.

When we returned Santiago brought us to a Notary and Cecilia helped us authenticate some of our documents and birth records so that we can travel around the country with Dana (just in case the Police stop us and ask for ID). Andy was starting to get hungry so Cecilia was nice to buy him a sucker.

We were back at Las Palmas at about 11:15 a.m. so a busy few hours. I quickly changed and walked over with Andy to Pomona to get some formula. When I got home Jodie gave Dana her first bottle, and she sucked all 8 ounces right on down without a problem. Now it is nap time, and she is doing well with her first nap.

So we are all truly blessed with our little girl. We can't wait to have each and every one of you meet her when we get home. I know that pictures aren't the same as smooches from Grandmas, and holding her in your arms, but we will do our best to spoil her rotten while here. Shouldn't be too hard at all. Those cheeks are meant for smooching. When Jodie changed her diaper she loved seeing the little chub rolls on her legs as well.

Andy wants everyone to know that Dana is sweet. "Dana is the bestest girl. Dana is really cool. Dana is really pretty. Dana drinks warm milk. She is the nicest girl that ever could be!"

We will share more later, as we have to get these pictures out for those that are sitting and waiting.

Love to all.