Last day with the girls Dec 6

Sunday was our last day with the girls. We went to the orphanage in the morning and played with all the kids. After lunch took Widline, Widelene, Jurane and Avena to the hotel.
We walked on the beach and stood in the Ocean. The kids went swimming and as I was the only adult without a sunburn I went in to. I swam with the girls and was really surprised how brave Widelene(the youngest) was getting. She floated on some swimming tubes and was putting her face in the water. Then she was swimming on the tubes all by here self. She would dunk her head and then look up to see if papa was watching. After swimming we walked down to the beach again. The the girls all came to our room to watch Cinderella 2 and play with the soccer ball.
We took my computer down by the pool and let the girls look at our blog, which they get excited when they see their pictures. We also showed them Via's moms blog and let them play games too.
We took the girls to supper at the hotel, I think this was probably the first time they had ever ate at a restaurant, they were so well behaved and had really good table manners you can tell they teach them this at the orphanage. Both ate really well and we had to show them how to dip their fries in ketchup and they liked it.
Then Francois came to pick them up so we walked with them to the car. It felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest. We hugged them and said we loved them and I gave them each a picture of us. I started to cry. They got in the car and Deb gave me a big hug.
Then we waved good-bye.
As we turned to walk back to our room Steve's foot bumped something on the path. Then it moved. It was a Tarantula. I asked him to take pictures of it for the boys. We were ahead of him. As he did the spider got scarred and started running right toward Deb and I. We grabbed hands and screamed and ran away. I sure it had to be quit the sight. everyone knows how much I like spiders.... Well if nothing else it was a good ice breaker after having to leave the kids.
Tomorrow we head for Port-Au-Prince in the morning.

Saturday in Haiti

Today we went out with Monsour and Bruce snorkeling. It was a good time for all saw lots of small fish and coral. The water was warm and we saw squid and Steve saw and eel. Then we rested for about and 1 1/2 and then they brought the girls and some other kids to swim. The three younger boys had a great time swimming and playing ball. They just left and now we will get ready for supper. All of us are doing well and it is so beautiful here. There are mountains, the ocean and palm trees where we are. There is some garbage which reminds you were are in Haiti, but I believe we both are in love with the people especially the kids and the beautiful landscaping here. We will stay here till Monday morning then head for Port-Au-Prince. The other family will have their interview and then we will look around a little with Monsour. He wants to show us his paintings. Then spend Monday night in there and fly home on Tuesday. We love and miss you all and can not wait to tell you all about the girls. We love them so much. Love you Gage and Dakota..
Mom and Dad

Hello from Haiti Again

Please note our cell phone is not working even though the lady at US cellular said it would. So have not been able to call or receive calls here. Love everyone and miss you all. We had another busy day at the Orphanage, played with all the kids till lunch and then took girls back to the hotel to swim and play with. They just left and now we are getting ready to eat.
Can't wait to tell you all how special these girls are.
Tonya and Steve.

Haiti Christmas Party at Orphanage

Today we held a Christmas party at the Orphanage. It was really fun! The kids got really excited over Ballons and Bubbles... we thought wow and they have not even seen there gifts. They danced and had a great time with their Christmas stockings and all the gifts inside of them. The girls liked their hair pretties and their stuffed animals, their candy and their cake.
Write more later
Tonya

Hello from Haiti

We love it here. We meet the girls last night, wow they came right up to us and wanted us to hold them and hug and kiss them. They are even more beautiful in person.
The youngest really loves her Papa, all you hear all day is Papa, I sit with Papa, come here Papa pick me up Papa. She does not want him to put her down.
The oldest is very loving a little quieter then the youngest but she is loving too. The youngest is more like Gage, boy she is active and loves to talk. They get along so well with each other and are very good at sharing.
We have felt safe the whole time and it is really pretty at the resort.
Well more later. Love to my family and friends!
Tonya and Steve proud parents of 4 wonderful children.