Happy Monday!

Well our time in Santa Marta is winding down. We have had a good time here for the most part. The resort is beautiful and the weather just great. Unfortunately both Andy and I have had a bad case of the flu for the last couple of days. Andy has been battling a little bronchitis as well as the flu. The Dr. prescribed an inhaler, and two other meds. I think today he is starting to feel much better. Same with me, I was hit hard by the flu and was in bed most of Saturday and Sunday with 102-103 temp! No better place to be sick than at a beautiful resort.

Now that we are out of the land of the living dead, we are gradually enjoying the pool again today. Luckily our flight isn't until 6:30 tomorrow night so we have a full day here at the hotel tomorrow as well. Just the luck of the draw I guess.

Our friends from Las Palmas Hotel were here until Thursday. Fleming/Stena and Anders, as well as Brian/Malena and Magnus, all had a good time, and we were glad to get to spend a couple of days with them here. On Saturday Allan/Sidsel and Johnathan came for their 10 day stay. They should give us a volume discount for all of us that come from Las Palmas! ;)

We heard from Cecilia today and she said that the court accepted our paperwork on June 6th, and that the Defender of Minors has a maximum of 10 days (today) to sign off on it and return to the court. We are assuming that it has or will be signed off on today. Once it is back to the court the judge has another maximum of 10 days to sign off on it. We have heard that the court that we are assigned to #20 takes advantage of the maximum times. So anyhow it is good to know that we may be able to come home in the next 2 weeks or so. We have really enjoyed Colombia so far, but are starting to get homesick. Anyhow keep those thoughts and prayers coming for a quick approval.

When we get back to Bogota, Cecilia is setting up an "official" tour of CRAN, so that we can see their facilities. We also want to visit the hospital (or take a picture of it since we won't be able to get in) that Dana was born at. We will probably arrange a tour or two as well to keep busy.

We hope that everyone is safe and sound back at home, and that the flooding issues haven't impacted your homes or lives. We feel so sorry for all of the people in Lake Delton and WI Dells that lost their homes, and Cedar Rapids, IA that are flooded out.

Here are some random pictures:



Andy and Dana chilling in the room after the pool this morning. 6-16


Lots of room in the suite. 6-16

Dana loves the water and splashes all the time. Her legs are always going in there too. Action photo. 6-16

Hanging out at the kiddie pool where all the action is. 6-16

Dana likes Johnathan's floaty. 6-15

Fathers Day: "Daddy's little princess" outfit. I am so blessed to have a great family! 6-15

The Iguana came out of the bushes to get a drink in the kids pool. He was about 3 feet from head to tail, and a very beautiful verde (green). 6-16

Andy pushing Dana around the pool the other day. 6-15

Allan and Sidsel with Johnathan enjoying the pool. 6-15

Dana with her nice outfit on the other day. Jodie always has her dressed up like a little doll. She loves it. 6-12

Andy and Dana last Wednesday hanging out. 6-12

Andy misses his buddies Brian and Fleming. He plays pool with them back at Las Palmas and had fun in the pool here for a couple of days. They are so good to him and Andy is the big brother to all of the babies at Las Palmas. 6-14

Last Wednesday night at the bar. We had a celebratory drink before dinner. All of the locals loved seeing the babies. 6-13