Introducing…David Carlos! 21 Nov 2007 | 02:48 pm

Good Morning from Guatemala! 20 Nov 2007 | 05:33 am

We are in the beautiful Hotel San Carlos,  and we just met Carlota, our lovely attorney.  Today at 3pm, we will meet David Carlos for the first time.  Right now I am just going with the flow.  The onl...

Destination Guatemala 15 Nov 2007 | 08:16 am

This Sunday, November 18, my mom and I board a plane in Denver, and 6.5 hours later arrive in Guatemala City. Jeff is already halfway there; our nephew Dennis won a free trip for himself and a guest t...

Thank you, Mr. FedEx Dude! 8 Nov 2007 | 11:18 am

Check out this email: Subject: FedEx Shipment 937402207061 Delivered Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 15:59:25 -0600 (CST) From: TrackingUpdates@fedex.com To: buggz… Our records indicate that the follow...

2nd DNA…Complete! 6 Nov 2007 | 03:13 pm

Part 1 – DNA is done! Almost time to start thinking about air fares to Guatemala! We found out today that the 2nd DNA test is officially done, and the results are on their way from LabCorp in North C...

The Home Stretch… 20 Oct 2007 | 04:16 pm

It is so hard to believe that our little David Carlos may be home for Thanksgiving, or at least shortly thereafter. Many people are wondering what’s the hold up now, since he’s legally our child. Why ...

Happy Third Trimester – We Are OUT of PGN! 14 Oct 2007 | 01:40 am

Yesterday evening, on the official first day of my last trimester, we received the long-anticipated news: Subject: Update from Guatemala! Date: Friday, October 12, 2007 7:19:22 PM From: Kim… To:...

PGN Progress!?! 29 Sep 2007 | 09:13 am

My mom made the weekly call to PGN today. The nice lady said that we are on Mr. Barrios’ desk awaiting final signature! The lady mentioned that it would probably be about 1 more week before we are out...

The PGN Crazies 28 Sep 2007 | 02:45 pm

I have the PGN crazies! Our adoption case is nearing 8 weeks in Procuraduría General de la Nación (PGN), which is the official adoption approval system in Guatemala, and also the second-to-last part ...

Carlos – Almost 8 Months 27 Sep 2007 | 02:31 pm

Photo was taken on August 31, 2007. Height: 65 cm. (25.6 inches) Weight: 14 lbs., 2 oz.