Since we have been down here lainey's hair has gotten blonder and curlier its so cute
Cooper on the trampoline 
Lainey's turn 
Matheus Cooper's little friend. Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The first weekend
I feel like there are so many things to talk about we have done so much in such a short time but here it goes. Friday we had Robert's first game since we have been here and all the kids have custom jersey's that match Robert and they looked so cute and every person in there wanted to talk to us and we were on TV practically the whole game its a little overwhelming everyone loves Robert so much and wants to be near him and then I guess that means us. It was a great game the were losing at one point by ten and then went on an 11 point run and from that point on we dominated the game so a win for us. Then after the game we went to dinner or late night snack (4th meal) and the main sponser and his family and several of the players were all there it was such a wonderful time. The place we went had two trampolines and two play structures and we were sitting right in front of it so we could see them the whole time and Andrew and Lainey and her new friend Rafelea played on those things for hours we finally had to ask the people that took us if we could go home they all are friends and have so much fun together I only wish I could speak the language at all so that I could talk with them all. There are a few people that speak both and have been wonderful and have made the time fun for me. SO Friday night we didn't get home until like 2am which doesn't really help us adjust to the time difference the kids are still half on Portland time and half here. We all slept on Saturday tell like noon well Robert had 11am practice so he didn't get to but the rest of us did and then he brought lunch home for us and then we all packed up and went to a country club that had like 5 pools and a awesome kiddie pool that Lainey loved and Cooper warmed up to it but never really got all the way in I have some videos of the day that I will put up Andrew only wanted to be in the big kids or adult pools he went on the big diving boards and have a great time playing with some of the boys. We spent 5 hours there and just had such a wonderful day the sponsers uncle is the president so we got all of our stuff payed for which was a bonus. We tried to get home at a decent hour so that the kids could get to bed after that long day but it didn't do much good they still aren't quite adjusted and Andrew and Lainey didn't fall asleep until like 1am but we will get there eventually. So that brings us to today Sunday Robert had another game today and the same thing well no jersey's they were dirty but I feel like they need to look cute everytime being at any moment we have three different cameras watching us so they were adorable and Robert had a great game 30 points and probably 8-10 rebounds. I love getting to watch him play again he is so good at this and everything that comes with it the people and kids especially love him and just the whole game he really gets it all. He would be a breath of fresh air in the NBA but I think he is happy at the path he has taken to get here. Anyway I think we will get dinner and then head to the pool and then call it a night. Love you all
A little back tracking here are the first pics
Eatting on the airplane was difficult for Coop and he always wanted his shirt off.
Lainey on the second leg to Lima slept for a couple hours.
Andrew on the flight to Lima also he slpet for about 4 hours.
Here we go =) the flight to San Fransisco was great.Friday, February 4, 2011
Andrew jumped so hard he was just exhausted.
Cooper jumping on the trampoline at the first restaurant we went to. they had a huge play area with a trampoline. The kids all had such a good time.
Andrew being silly at the gym. He plays so hard that he is covered in sweat.
Lainey at the gym the first day also she looked so cute and made a new best friend Rafalea.
This is our first day here at the gym. Coop loves to play alreadyThursday, February 3, 2011
Traveling to Brazil
So we left Tuesday at 8am on a flight to San Fransico that was great Cooper slept the whole flight and Lainey and Andrew played really well I actually read some magazines. Then once we landed I realized that we had to re check in and that took so long that we went straight from there to board the plane no time to eat and just relax but it turned out okay I got to request a row that had lots of spots so we had 5 for us all and that was wonderful. All the kids slept at some point and I got to again have some time to watch tv. We all had little tv's on the seat in front of you and that was really nice we all watched that for a while over all another successful trip. But then at 9pm we had to get off that planes in Lima, Peru and stay off it for about an hour before we re loaded the same plane and then it was a full flight so the 4 of us had 3 seats that was a tough flight. Andrew layed on the floor and slept (he probably got the best spot) Lainey and Cooper had there own seats and are small enough to fit pretty well and comfortable on there own, for me on the other hand I couldn't sleep at all it was not comfortable but with all the kids asleep I was able to watch several movies and they had quite a few to choose from so that was nice. It was about 9am brazil time so 3am our time and that was horrible for Cooper especially he cried from the time we walkked off the plane to when we saw Robert it was so embarresing but I couldn't hold him I was pushing the stroller with Lainey and Cooper in it and I didn't have enough hands so it was hard. We had to wait for our luggage and it was so hot and crowded and we had seven bags and just andrew and I to figure that out. Robert couldn't get to us cause we hadn't gone through customs yet. It was horrible so there I was standing in Sao Paulo with 3 kids one screaming his head off and seven bags that I could move anywhere. Just as I was about to quit right there ( I'm not sure what I was quiting) these two nice couples that were traveling from San Fransciso helped me through customs and to Robert. I hugged all of them and thanked them for helping me out. So finally we are now with Robert but not much relief in knowing we still had about 6 more hours in travel just now I had help and he speaks the language so I guess that was a huge relief just not in the sleep area I was so tired. Now we had to get to Sao Paulo's other airport luckily we were able to fit in a cab and it was worth the extra money to take a cab instead of the bus but we had to wait for about 45 mins for a cab big enough to fit all of us and our luggage. Once we got in the cab my eyes betrayed the rest of my body and I was out and got about 20mins of sleep which helped. When we got to the airport it was smooth and the flight was good and quick. So about 3pm Brazil time 9am our time we were at our new temporary home which is nice I'll talk more about that later. I would like to say we went to bed but no we unpacked and got organized and then went to Roberts evening practice and met everyone and it was a lot of fun they are all sweet but hardly anyone speaks english. there are a few and one her name is Vanessa and she was born and raised in the US but her parents were from Brazil and so she speaks fluent English and Porteguese is has been a huge blessing =). I was so tired at this point I was ready to get home and in bed. As soon as we got home I laied with lainey for two seconds and was out. I didn;t wake up until 12pm the next day or today I guess. I will try and post some pics shortly =) I miss you all so much all ready!!!
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