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Old 12-01-2005, 05:50 PM
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Home From Guatemala....
Hi Everyone...We are back and safe from our trip to Guatemala. Natalia is an angel... happy, silly, content... only cries when wanting to be held and rocked to bed at night... ! She is so easy... so far.... We got home last night and at 2:30 am we finally turned out the lights..... ugh... what a long day. We left guatemala at 2pm....

What a wonderful trip we had..we went to Antigua, Monterico.. to the beach and the Central market.. and a new resturaunt every night.. yummmmmy food! Natalia was great.. she loves being carried in the maya wrap. That's her favorite way to fall asleep. We drove 2 hours to the coast on Sunday and she loved the car. Spent the weekend with her Pediatrician in Guat.. he took us around sight seeing.. and we had lunch with his family... I love Guatemala....

So... Listen to this....On Wed while waiting to leave... in the lobby... we noticed a lot of comotion going on... so we stepped out side.. there were tons of people crowding around something.. walking towards us.. they were all in military outfits.. Generals, etc... then someone else said..."hey thats the president of Guatemala"... WOW... and then he came right over to us and another couple.. welcomed us and thanked us... and wished us well as he shook our hands.. HOW cool!!!!! The press was taking tons of pho9tos... I have to try and figure out what paper that the article may have been in.. I would love to have it for Natalias scrap book....

So our trip was wonderful.. we are doing so well now.. she is happy.. and easy... loves people... and doesn't seem to melt when she is tired... YIPEEE... I am really lucky... I will post some photos of our trip over the weekend when I have some time... Gotta go and bathe the crying baby.... !!!

glad to be back.. I missed you all!!!

Julie
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Old 12-01-2005, 06:00 PM
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Julie..

Oh so good to hear from you! Your trip sounds heaven sent... and you met the Pres. Wow!! What an experience!

I can't wait to see the pictures of your little darlin..
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Old 12-01-2005, 06:05 PM
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Welcome home! What an exciting story you have to tell her about her pickup trip. We're all glad you're back and hope you'll share some pictures when you have a chance.
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Old 12-01-2005, 06:08 PM
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Welcome back to NH
Glad you're home safely. I'm not part of the Guatamala clan but I knew you were "local" so I thought I'd welcome you back!!

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Old 12-01-2005, 06:12 PM
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WOW how awsome, now what a story you have to tell your daughter. You actually met the president. You are so lucky that is just amazing I am sooo happy for you and that everything went so well for you. I hope she continues being a good easy going baby. Post pics when you have a chance.

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I'm glad you had a good time! Fill us in on all the details when you have more time.


Enjoy that baby girl!
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Old 12-01-2005, 06:16 PM
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Welcome Home!! How exciting!! Can't wait to see pictures.
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Welcome Home! How amazing that you were able to meet the President. Let us know if you find pictures!
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Old 12-01-2005, 06:27 PM
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Wow! it sounds like a fabulous experience! We are glad you are at home safe and happy spending time with Natalia!


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Old 12-01-2005, 06:33 PM
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WHOOHOO! Glad to hear the good news and cant wait to see pics!Sorry we missed you-we picked up today!!!
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Julie,

Welcome home!! So happy to hear things were wonderful. Can't wait to see the pictures.
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Welcome Home Julie!

Congratulations! It sounds like so much fun! I cannot wait until our PU day and sharing the details with you.
Have a wonderful time getting to know you new little girl.

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Welcome home!!!
Cool story Julie! I can't help but wonder what he was thanking you for.......it's too bad you didn't have a minute to tell him to get his wife to change her proposed law! Get some rest and enjoy Miss Natalia!!!

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Sounds like your pick up trip was awesome!! Welcome home and hope to see some pictures of your beautiful little angel soon!! So glad you have her home for Christmas!
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Welcome home and I sure hope you time sooner than this weekend for picttures. I'm dying to see Natalia in youar arms.
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