Sunday, August 10, 2008

Living Life in Guatemala...


Well, we have been down here in Guatemala for about 9 months now. If someone told us that fact a year ago, we would have never believed them. But here we sit (living our lives) while we wait through this craziness known as our adoption. On the adoption front, we have no new news to report other than we are still not out of the realm of PGN and are now taking our case to higher levels to hopefully get it expedited and approved soon. Hopefully we will have more news on that front very soon.

Outside of all that, we have just been living life down here in Guatemala. Max and I have our daily routines; I work remotely from our apartment while Max hangs out with his nanny Ana Maria (who is wonderful to Max and is also an absolutely wonderful person); Mark visits any chance he can get; and right now Nana and Papa are back in town to see their little boy. Life is pretty typical here - we just wish it was back in Chicago.

Below are some recent pics to enjoy, soon we will also try to post some video...

We miss everyone and send our love.

XXOO Jen y Maxito



























4 comments:

Megan said...

Livin la vida loca!! Love the pics of you and Max walking and holding hands...so sweet! You look great, by the way ;) Hoping for some good fast movement in your case and looking forward to seeing you stateside here soon...

Anonymous said...

Hey Jen and Mark,
It's Devyani and Mitch from St. Looey (late of Chicago). We've been checking out your website off and on and are amazed. What a great website you've put together. And so informative. We both massively hope the end is nearing and think of you guys as you prevail in bringing home Maxito. Great luck to you all, and we look forward to catching up with y'all in Chicago!!
Take care and send our very best,
Mitch and D

demp5 said...

Jen,
You and Max look like you are doing great! I am sorry that you are STILL in PGN - I keep checking for the out post :) I would like to get in touch with Oscar. Do you have an email address for him? Thanks,
Meghan

Leah Maya Benjamin said...

I keep watching for any new posts, I still have a friend that may still be down there that could try and help. Claire is still down there too but I can't get in touch with her. HOpe they get your case apporved and out quickly, its all such a bunch of BS at this point. Sending our love to you and Max!