Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Say hello to little Athena


























Hello to all our friends and family. The 3 of us are back to our hotel room for the 1st time together. The presentation went very well. Athena was a little cranky at first because they woke her up from a nap for the presentaion, but once we got a bottle in her she cheered right up. After she was fed and burped, she was all smiles:) Athena really liked her 1st ride in a car, she loves looking out the window at all the people in Bogota.



Everyone who has seen her so far is amazed at her head of hair:) The orphanage director even told us that they trimmed her hair this morning! The hotel is great. As soon as we got back they helped us to order her formula to be delivered from a nearby store and showed us how to heat water for her bottles and the procedure for having them sterilize the bottles here for us.



Here are some of our first family pictures. I'm sure the next few days will be an adventure until we all figure each other out!



Enjoy:)


Love,


Nic, John and Athena

5 comments:

KatieHi said...

How beautiful!! I cried!! She is gorgeous! And you both look sooooo happy!! I absolutely love the picture of Nic and Athena when Nic is leaning over her and Athena gave her a most precious, Hi Mom, smile!! I am so excited and happy for you guys!! Thanks for having the blog so I can check daily for pictures and updates! Can't wait to see you all!!
Miss you and love you!
Katie :)

Lori said...

Love the pictures. Absolutely beautiful--all three of you! What more can you say? Congrats! We're thinking of you!
-Lori-

The Podlasek Family said...

She is so beautiful! That hair is just fabulous. And those eyes.... We are just so happy for all of you that your family has been united. All three of you look so happy to have found each other. What a blessing little Athena is. She has fantastic parents and you have a fantastic baby.

We love you so much! Congratulations!

Beth, Jim, and Lauren

Donna R. said...
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Donna R. said...

Yeah! Finally! I am so happy for you guys! The pictures are great, you all look so happy! Did you get a little sun Nicole? Athena is beautiful, just like her Mommy! Keep the pictures coming - I love them. Be safe, have fun! Donna