A BLESSED BUNCH

Rick and Ben got back from the mall with a few outfits and a new pair of shoes for Isaac since the ones we brought were 2 sizes too big. We spent the day at the pool, ordered pizza and ate poolside and played with 4-5 other families. Ben was a hit with all the little kids and the other parents were very appreciative. Isaac had his first bath tonight and is now having his last bottle for this night with Daddy. Say a prayer for one of our couples/friends as they were suppose to pick up there Visa today but were told that they would receive a call later today and if not they could come back tomorrow for it. There seems to be some sort of problem with it, but they are not sure what. The have to be at the Embassy at 10 and the flight leaves for home at 12....cutting it close. We miss everyone and are ready to come home! Lots of love, Rick, Annie, Ben and Isaac

We just got back from the Embassy and it was a piece of cake!! When they asked us to raise our right hand and repeat after me, which I wasn't aware we would be doing, it caught me off guard and I felt this lump build up in my throat....it just hit me....THIS IS IT, HE IS OFFICIALLY A DETHLOFF!!! Tomorrow Rick will go back to pick up his Visa and we can come home on Friday. Rick and Ben just went to the Mall just 2-3 blocks away to buy Isaac some pants that will fit. We aren't bothering with shoes until we get home. Rick and Ben are deciding if they even want to go to Antigua. The lawyers and others have spoken of it being unsafe and how tourism is down because of it. Isaac can't go because until we get his Visa tomorrow they hold his passport, therefore we have no way to prove he is ours. I will take no chance and I am staying here......I have my souvenier...lol! Check out this video of him laughing. He is such a loveable little man. I hope all of you that want to have

Here is our Little Prince Isaac. Daddy is walking him around the hotel at this moment and loving every minute of it. He just stopped by the Business office where Ben and I are to let us know Isaac loves walking around with him and looking at everything!!! This website is much easier for me to post multiple pictures so check back here daily to see any additions. We had breakfast this morning at the hotel for the first time....WOW, the waffles are out of this world...can't wait for breakfast tomorrow. Ben is beyond helpful with his Spanish. He's modest in saying he only knows a bit, but compared to Rick and I, he is getting us through. Last night someone called our room and was speaking Spanish. Every time I tried to explain I didn't understand he kept speaking Spanish as if I would get it that time...lol. I ended up speaking "Spanglish"....lol...No Speak-a-Spanish.....Ben just about rolled out of the bed laughing!!!! lolol Well, we really ne

Ben's last concert for the season was Thursday and he did very well playing three solos. Hopefully the short video I am attempting to upload will work, if not, here is a picture of him. He had a solo in Concert band for "Broadway In The 90's" and two solos in Jazz Band for "In The Mood" by Joe Garland and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" by Duke Ellington. Today, Ben received in the mail a response to his audition (about one month ago) for Governor's School of Excellence and was notified he has been accepted!!! We are very proud of Ben as he is the first student for Band in Sussex County who has ever auditioned AND been accepted! Ben will be one of maybe three trumpet players accepted to the program. He will be attending the University of Delaware from July 13-19th and living on campus for that week in a dorm. Welcome and Opening Ceremony are scheduled for July 13th 2008 at 2pm