February 6, 2008

Embassy Day- A Success!

Our embassy appointment today was a success! It was definetely the smoothest part of the entire adoption process. It's so refreshing to know we're completely finished with everything and now we can simply focus on life as a family. :-)

Tonight we celebrated our last night in Guatemala. That's right- we're leaving tomorrow! We changed our flight to leave tomorrow afternoon! Today was bittersweet on many levels. We had a goodbye dinner with Maria and her family. It was truly a wonderful evening. We both were so anxious to see Nathan's response to Maria again. As soon as she held him he began to cry....and about 5 seconds later he smiled and put his arms around her as if to say, "I am so happy to see you again". It was a moment we will never forget; he was so loved by Maria and we couldn't have asked for a better caregiver for our son for the first 7 months of his life.

All dressed up and ready to take on the embassy!



Happy as can be for the big day... (spikey hair and all!)



This time- it's for real- Nate's coming home tomorrow!!

10 comments:

Steph said...

Congratulations!!! Have a WONDERFUL trip home and I can't wait to see those pics!!

Bobbi said...

You know, this time you don't have to put him in the suitcas!:>)

Your trip sounded awesome. What a special memory.

Congratulations Nathaniel. You are going to have a great life!!!

Travel safe.

Leaving is so bittersweet. I left a part of me in Guatemala. It will always be there.

Gail said...

Congratulations on ending this journey and starting your new one. . . life forever with Nathaniel.
Gail

Unknown said...

YIPEE!! Baby Nate is coming home at last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot express how excited we are for you to finally be coming home.
What number were you at the embassy? Did you wait long?
Easy, wasnt it!?
Well a huge CONGRATS and maybe you'll get a little sleep and well deserved rest when you get home. I'm sure family will flock to your side to help with Nate and give you a rest!

You'rea great mommy!

jennifer w.

Lynda said...

To the Hoyt Family
congratulations!!! We are so happy for you. Hopefully sometime in the near future we can get together.
Safe Travels
Lynda

Anonymous said...

Wow! Your trip to the lake sounds amazing! Can't wait to take our kiddos back and visit. Have a safe trip home. NATE IS COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!

Beth said...

Congratulations! We are so happy to see this homecoming day finally arrive for you!

You all look so happy, and you deserve it!

Have a blast discovering life at home as the family you have dreamt of all this time! YES!

The gFamily said...

You are DONE!! You have really completed this entire journey!! You are headed HOME WITH NATE!! WOW!! I am so happy for you and can't wait to see pics of Nate in your home and in his room! This is very exciting!

Safe travels!
Gretchen

Anonymous said...

Welcome back to the US!!! Your trip sounded wonderful. Enjoy introcing Nate to everyone!

Kara

Nicole said...

Congratulations, again! I'm so glad to have met you on this journey.

It was nice to see you again this time around, as well.

I hope you had a good trip home. Can't wait to see all of the homecoming pics!

Enjoy your time at home with Nate. April will be here before we know it... :(

WELCOME HOME! :)