Bella & Dudley Play Time

Dudley looks so thrilled playing with his little sister.

Just a Happy Kid

Happily playing before dinner time.

Going for a Walk

Isabella's bundled up for an early spring walk.

Isabella & the Easter Bunny

Yesterday Mommy took Isabella to meet the Easter Bunny. She didn't quite know what to make of the big, white, furry thing.

The End of Another Long Day

After sleeping the whole day away in Antigua, Isabella is wide awake giving daddy a hard time while unwinding wathcing TV. She seems to like to make a habit of sleeping all day & them not wanting to go to bed at night. Not much left of our trip, tomorrow we head home for Isabella to start meeting everyone. We have been trying to prep her to meet Dudley (our little dog) most of all or maybe he needs to be prepared for her!

Bella in a Cart

Bella poses in a shopping cart with Claudia, one of our tour guides in Antigua. She took us to a large super market to find the elusive nipples that Isabella likes.

Antigua

The city of Antigua lies on the opposite side of a this dormant volcano from Guatemala City but is still next to another still active volcano.

Antigua

We spent today touring Antigua, the colonial capital of Guatemala. This is the only picture of the three of us in front of a ~400 year old church. Isabella is asleep in this picture (again) as she slept most of the day away. There are too many pictures to post, but it was amazing.

Dinner

Brandy & Bella with a woman making hand made tortillas where we ate dinner.

Pool Time

The family in the pool again.

Lunch Time

Ms. Bella acting all innocent with food all over her face.

Only from the Mind of Ben

This is the first, & most likely last, serious picture I have ever taken in a Mens' bathroom. This sink is awesome, & so simple, turn on the valve, water comes out the pipe & flows over rocks.

What She Likes

Just for everyone's information, this kid LOVES Plantanos!

Dinner

Mommy & Baby Bella are being serenaded before dinner at a Guatemalan Steak House (it was awesome). The little guy in the center was the one that ripped out all the crazy solos. Daddy was studying so to get better at Guitar Hero III.

She's Ready

As mommy & daddy get ready for dinner, Isabella's trying to figure out what toy she wants to take along to chew on.

After Swim Feeding Time

This kid sucked down a whole bottle after splashing around in the pool. It was a nice afternoon spent by the pool.

In the Pool

Isabella's first trip into the pool. She figured out the harder you slap the water, the larger the splash. We think someone's going to need a floaty for the summer. BTW we have never felt pool water this warm.

The Results

This is the result of the walkabout, the afternoon nap, allowing for some time to post more pics. We did pick her up a cute little pair of shoes that she will be able to grow into. So long for now, it's also nap time for mommy & daddy.

Our next walkabout

As we are tired of sitting around changing dirty diapers (it's been alot) we took Bella for another walk while the room was being cleaned (mainly because of dirty diapers). Brandy wanted to stop at this stand where they were selling flowers along the street. Bella says she wants some flowers (even though she is sound asleep).

Better view

Finally a good picture from the balcony of the hotel room looking over towards the one volcano. It is beautiful here, warm, & breezy. Can't wait to get back to the cold north for everyone to meet Bella.

Going for a Walk

Tuesday morning we had to search for the formula that Isabella was used to. After stopping at several pharmacies & super markets we finally found some. On the walk back we stopped at this beautiful park to take a couple pictures.

The Morning

Bed head, what else can we say.

Bed time

Ms. Isabella playing with some new toys getting ready for bed. I think she thinks this is her bed the way she has everything thrown around.

View from the Balcony

Looking out from our balcony towards the city. It was hazy in the afternoon, hopefully clearer tomorrow.

Just a sign by the road

Saw this as we were on a bus from the airport to the hotel. Have since sampled the local ceveza & found it to be quite enjoyable.

A long day

Getting ready for our first dinner together. Daddy's exhausted & Bella just wants to play. After her first, Bella promptly pissed on the bed. Brandy's sleeping on that side tonight!

Day One - In the room for the first time

Trying out a new toy, Isabella found tht the tag was the most enjoyable thing.

Day One - The Meeting

Meeting Isabella & Gloria (the fostermom), she was very well dressed.