Surprise!!!

Thursday night I got a call from our friend Jason around 9:30 PM telling me that his wife Michele was coming over to ask me a question and to not be concerned that someone was knocking at my door so late....well, when I opened the door, it was my handsome husband!!!!!

I just cried when I saw him. What an awesome surprise!! He got a great deal on a weekend ticket and just left this morning. I only had him for 2 days but he is coming back on Wednesday so I am not "suppose" to cry....I have never been too good at doing what I'm "suppose" to do.

We had a great visit - it started off a little crazy - we watched the Diven's son's from 7:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Patricia and her husband had their court date Friday and it's a long day, especially when you have all your kids with you - so we were glad to help out. All went well at court and Sarahi is now officially their daughter! They have another week worth of paperwork to complete, Visa, Passport etc...but will be going home in the next few days. It is with mixed emotions to see them so close to leaving. I of course, wish it was us ;) but so happy for their family! Their situation is very different then ours - they came to Nicaragua to adopt - Sarahi was ready to adopt - they met, agreed to move forward and that was 12 weeks ago!! VERY FAST PROCESS FOR THEM!! Our's, as many of you know, has taken 3 years.

So we did our normal routine - we ran in the morning - had a great breakfast - took the kids to the park and then to the pool. We then went to Esperanza for lunch - it's this awesome coffee cafe that has an incredible view - we ate Panini's and drank iced coffee.

It was our friend, Michele's birthday on Friday so we took their son Jonathon for the evening. We all went to an Italian restaurant that is right down the street and again, the view is AMAZING!! We had brick-oven pizza and enjoyed our evening.

Yesterday was the 4th and we rented a van and went to Los Cardones beach. This is my favorite beach that I have been to in Nicaragua - it is only 7 months old - a small resort made by a guy from Australia who came to Nicaragua to surf...fell in love and created his home here. There are about 8 bungalows - no electricity but beautiful wood floors, hammocks and an ocean view. We decided to book Wednesday the 15th as an overnight stay - Allie will be with us and it will be and all the girls enjoying the sunset and sunrise on the beach... I was hesitant to stay overnight without my husband but feel more comfortable after speaking with the owner - this beach is well protected and I am looking forward to the experience with my girls.

We enjoyed the day so much - the girls all love the beach and we did a lot of swimming, walking and shell gathering. We were all fighting over our handsome boy and he enjoyed every moment of it!! My husband is surrounded by women who adore him and we soaked up every moment we had with him.

We of course, are still waiting for the Consejo to meet and I pray it's this week!! We are all ready to go home. Once the Consejo meets, we should be about a month out from going home - Tim keeps saying August 10th - that's when he thinks it will all be finished...I pray that he's right.

I am a little sad right now - writing - wishing my Baye was still here. Looking at my week to come, I know he will be back in only 3 days - that I know I can do. Just one day at a time!!