We made it!!!!!

After many, many hours (36 total) we finally made it to Tatui! We didn't end up taking the cat because he was nowhere to be found when it was time to leave. Fortunately our neighbors are keeping an eye out for him and keeping his food and water dishes full. Tootsie had quite a trip but pulled through quite well. It took 13 hours to get her cleared thru customs! Blake had the Expeditors meet me at the airport and it was they who took care of all of the paperwork. There is no way I could have done it myself. Fernando and Raquel really took good care of us and even fed us lunch. The rest of the office staff was wonderful as well, watching Garrett when I had to run to meet someone or sign paperwork. I have been truly blessed and watched over!!!!
We have been busy putting the house together. It is starting to feel like home. I have even managed to find my way to the grocery store. I have gotten lost but found my way back after about 20 minutes. It has been an exciting adventure.
I told Garrett to count the cereal boxes at the grocery store and he came back with a count of 6 different kinds. Very different from the States!
It has been in the 60's since we got here. The winter time here is like in Tennessee. Not freezing but damp and windy. Yuck!
I hope everyone is having a great summer up north! Take care, Tchau!!!!

Second Chances

Well, we didn't get to leave last Wednesday. The paperwork needed to transport the animals didn't come back from the Brasilian Consulate in Chicago. The papework must be dated within a 10 day window so I have to redo all of the paperwork and drive to Chicago. I am hoping I can get the papers signed, translated and legalized and then be back in time to meet Blake in Brasil this weekend. Blake had to leave Saturday, so Garrett and I will follow him this Thursday 6/12 . Whew.......it's been a busy week.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers. Thanks for the calls, drop-ins and comments to the blog. Your support means alot and we appreciate having such wonderful family and friends.
I would also like to say how proud I am of my husband and son. Blake continues to amaze me everyday, and I wouldn't want to travel thru this life without him. Garrett has been very patient while he is learning to live out of a suitcase. The television has been turned off for a week now, and he has found other avenues of entertainment, mainly, playing with his friends and throwing the football (he's got a heck of an arm). Everybody keeps asking how he's handling it. Really, he is doing very well, considering the fact that he is nervous about moving to another CONTINENT! He will learn the language once he becomes emmersed in it. For now, he is focusing on maintaining a positive attitude and learning to read. I couldn't ask for anything more.
I go to the Consulate in the morning to get the animals paperwork done. I will post an update again soon. xoxoxoxoxoxooxox Pam