We've learned few things about each other today...first one of Anji's favorite foods is "Green Crayon"...Jhon-Fredy LOVES to play soccer and is fearless (he was playing with a 12 year old and a 15 year old)...and Carol LOVES to type on the computer...and she has added to the entry today:
She sat on the computer just 'typing' away and would have sat there for an hour or two if we had let her.
We pretty much played ALL day together. The hotel has a GREAT little fenced in courtyard with a swingset and a slide and toys for the kids...it's really been great being here. Also there are other families from all over the world here who are adopting and we all help each other out with the kids and translating.
We started off the day with little Anji looking rather apprehensive about what was going on but after an hour or so - we were kinda wishing she was STILL apprehensive. She was all over the place talking and chatting with everyone...it was fantastic to see her toddling about. Tonight when we were all laying down to go to sleep she stood up in her crib and gave a very passionate oratory - on what we don't know - but she was very serious about it!
Jhon-Fredy had a great day as well...he had a few moments of tears but all in all he was a ball of energy and was pretty fearless out on the playground. We constantly kept hearing him shout "Hola Mami! Hola Papi!" and then would slide down the slide or kick the ball. It was hilarious.
Carol also did pretty well. We think she is processing it all. She smiles a lot but there are moments when you can catch her and she is deep in thought. During siesta today Donna and I had put the kids down and went outside the door to catch up on emails and such and when I came back in the room - I found Carol sitting very quietly looking over the photo album we had sent her previous to coming of us and the house and her new Grandparents, etc. She just looked up and smiled. Then when I laid down to catch a nap - she took the blanket we had brought her and covered me up - making sure I was very comfy. She is precious.
So as promised here are some new pics for the day:
Anji
Jhon-Fredy
Carol
Well, I hope everyone is well and we are trying our best to keep you up to date. Off to bed for me - talk to you tomorrow!
Scott
The thrill of this is overwhelming and we must add our own WOW!!!DOUBLE WOW!!!!
We just read the responses from "Introducing the Krebs kids" and are hard pressed to add anything that has not been said, except to say we are so proud of Scott & Donna for providing a forum to keep everyone posted as well as providing love for these precious children.
The responses from friends and family show how much many care about Scott,Donna,Carol,Jhon-Fredy and Anji and we are all looking forward to "BRINGING HOME MORE THEN JUST COFFEE FROM COLOMBIA"
This latest, "The Krebs Family - the first 24 hours" clearly sets the tone for future family enjoyment,excitement,love,
thrills,& all that goes with parenthood,(as well as grandparenthood).
We think about all of you each moment of each day,pray for a safe,happy stay and trip & await your arrival home to all of us.
Love,
Mom & Dad Kepple
As parents we expect all that our children bring to our lives as rewards and challenges. Enjoy every aspect from here on out as it will make you grow and love them even more. Many warm wishes from all of us back home. We all think of you and the children and hope each day brings joy and happiness and memories that will last a lifetime. You are in our thoughts always.
Red crayons are also delicious. Like I said yesterday this is
AWESOME!!!
Yeah! Your children are PRECIOUS! Thanks for the stories and pictures - we are so with you in spirit! We can't wait to all meet in person...with our future Colombian babies too! On that note - our 2nd psych report was completed yesterday and FedEx'd to Commonwealth - the ball is rolling again...yeah!!!
Love, Holly & Robert
I think she might like you Scott if she is covering you with blankies already!