A new beginning- but a look back to the start

The zoo has always been one of Bug's favorite places to go- it has been our calm place on Saturday mornings. even on trip back to Guatemala, we went to the zoo (2 times in 8 days). Bug loves the zoo and he loves to see the animals and comment on everything.

So as we begin this part o our journey- here are some of our pictures from the zoo that surround our important dates

23Jun2007- home 23 days - our first outing as a family with large crowds around us.

So excited to be on the train and ready to go

14Jun2008- celebrating our first family day. riding the wolf and hanging with the gorillas

02Jan2009- Visiting Guatemala again

Riding the train at the zoo the girls are in the cart behind us. Riding the horses at the zoo in Guatemala

14Mar2009- marking our last days of the time when we were apart longer than we were together.

riding the train- YEAH

So big that he can ride alone on the carousel. I was right behind him on the white tiger.

When I asked Bug if he wanted to go to zoo today or go to the parade 9we were invited by a friend last night), he choose the zoo. On the way to the zoo, he asked if Jose, Popi, Mireya, Susi, Karla and Andrea would be at the zoo too. I had to tell him no, but he understood. Of course tonight at the park, we drove to Popi's house . Bug is still working through the emotions and effects of the journey, but he is coming along. As long as I hold the door open and validate his feelings, allow him to explore his past and embrace it, then we are always moving forward in embracing who we are as a family.

This journey will be a life long journey and we are excited to have to you all join us.

Love and hugs,

Deb and Nene