Receiving Angela!
Kelly and I are sitting around trying to figure out what to say about this picture, but we can't think of anything.
It is wonderful to see good friends that we met in September when we were here for CRAN's anniversary celebration. Maria Theresa and Fabio collected us at the airport here in Bogota on Sunday night. Clara Toro, in whose wonderful apartment we're staying, took us to CRAN on Monday morning at 9:30 to receive Angela. Ximena, the director of the agency, met with us to go over paperwork, and she came in with little Angela. It all seemed kind of sudden, but then have been working on this for two years! :)
We'll post more pictures from our big day later this week.
Comments
Congratulations!! You two look so happy and proud!
Posted by: Brian | July 22, 2004 08:25 AM
Rob & Kelly, the picture says it all. My heart is warmed and there are tears in my eyes. You have a beautiful family. May God bless you and keep you safely. Love, the on-site Auntie from the 58th St. Gang!
Posted by: Barbara | July 22, 2004 08:38 AM
What a cool looking FAMILY! Congrats and keep those pictures coming!!!
Posted by: the 58thSt Gang | July 22, 2004 11:43 AM
I can't believe how cute those eyes are poking out of the blanky. She is adorable. We are so happy for you both!!
matt and krista
Posted by: krista | July 22, 2004 08:08 PM
What a beautiful family- Angela sure looks happy to finally meet her mommy and daddy, what a lucky girl she has been blessed with 2 amazing people. I think she chose well. I am so happy for you and I can't wait to meet ny new niece.
All my love
Krissy
Posted by: Krissy | July 22, 2004 08:20 PM
Rob and Kelly,
I got tears in my eyes looking at your picture with your precious Angela. How beautiful she is. You can really see and feel the Joy and happiness in your faces. Are you from Wisconsin by any chance? We live in West Allis. Thanks for sharing your picture on Colombian Connections. Were on the list to adopt our second child from Medellin.
Best Wishes,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Jopke | July 22, 2004 09:32 PM
Congrats to you all and she is certainly an absolute
beauty. I couldn't be happier for you. I enjoyed buying her presents already. Can't wait to see her in person. Best Wishes to all 3 of you. Love Charlene
Posted by: Charlene | July 22, 2004 10:11 PM
Congratulations to both of you. I can't imagine two better people for her to be blessed with!
Posted by: Tan | July 22, 2004 11:29 PM
absolutely beautiful family. blessings abound, i am so so very happy for all of you. cannot wait to meet the little angel girl.
love to all
barbara k
Posted by: Barbara | July 23, 2004 09:30 AM
Rob & Kelly,
You all fit so perfectly together in the picture. I am extremely happy for you, it makes my wait easier to see someone else's blessed event. We are on the Cran waiting list now. I wish you the very best of luck with your new absolutely beautiful bundle of joy. Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Carrie | July 23, 2004 11:37 AM
What a wonderful blessing. I don't think I have ever seen a happier family. We look forward to meeting your beautiful new daughter in person in August. Congrats.
Neal, Luann & Bryce
Posted by: Luann | July 25, 2004 08:16 PM
She is adorable! Congratulations! We are very happy for you. grace and tom
Posted by: Grace and Tom | July 26, 2004 08:26 AM
Wow! Bless you all three. Can't wait to see her.
Q
Posted by: Linda Kempke | July 26, 2004 09:07 AM
P.S. Can she sing yet???
Q
Posted by: Linda Kempke | July 26, 2004 09:10 AM
Congratulations!'
It was 4 years ago that we sat on that same couch and met our beautiful daughter Isabella.
I have misplaced Clara Toro's email address. Do you have it?
Best Wishes for health and happiness,
JT Landers
Posted by: Jeff T. Landers | September 27, 2006 12:22 AM