Our Journey To AnnaMaria
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
Our journey to AnnaMaria
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Jeff and Sharon 1987
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7 years later....Claire and Ollie
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Life was loud....
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and busy...
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and messy!
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so....we had another baby.
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Lily
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The years flew by...
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we had lots of fun...
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but, something was missing.
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While Ollie was busy at baseball....
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the girls took a poll, and decided....
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they needed a baby sister.
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We were matched with Maria Rosario in January '07.
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As soon as possible we went to Guatemala to meet her.
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Our first hug.
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Talking with the foster mom.
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Falling in love.
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Another sister!?!
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Our first slumber party.
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I think you gringos are OK.
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It was hard to leave her!
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Back home, we waited for emailed photos.
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Second visit trip....Holy Week
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Carpets lined the streets.
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Many are made with colored sawdust.
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Some are made with pine needles and flowers.
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Many processions.
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The streets were full.
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Floats are carried on shoulders.
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Easter Sunday
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When we couldn't stand it...Claire and Sharon moved to Antigua.
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The first day of forever together!
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Our apartment was nice.
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But...we heard noises in the fireplace...
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Owl, joined us for breakfast one day!
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Antigua, Guatemala
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Life was ducky!
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Life moves more slowly in Guatemala.
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Land of eternal spring.
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Meeting Grandma....
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and Grandpa.
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Spending time with friends....
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Webcams and internet kept us in touch.
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Claire took daily Spanish lessons.
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Chicken buses everywhere...
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loud and crowded...
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and colorful.
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A family vehicle for four.
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Laundry day.
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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School children wear uniforms.
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But, not all kids go to school.
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Walking...
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walking...
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walking.
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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The Market.
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Sign of prosperity.
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Fresh flowers.
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Bulk grains.
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Wonderful fruit.
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Catalina sells live chickens.
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Wooden carved angels.
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Ice Cream...a daily ritual.
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Mayan carry their babies and toddlers.
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Clara showed us how.
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Jeff and Sharon 1997
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Dominos Delivers!
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Internet and cell phones are quite available.
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There are even guards at the fast food spots.
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Coffee is a huge export.
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Most work is manual labor...
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sometimes with only half a shovel.
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Guatemala...4th largest macadamia nut producer.
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Leaving was bitter-sweet.
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US Embassy day in Guatemala City
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A US citizen when we touched down in Houston.
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One year later.
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It's good to be home, but we miss Guatemala!