Hallow - Cabo Exchange: November 2008

With a few tears in our eyes we drove Regina to the airport today. We still can't believe how fast the days flew by. What a great time we all had together. It was a lovely day today and the girls enjoyed the last few hours together playing outside and just talking with each other. They have formed such a sweet bond and I know that come January they both will be filled with joy to see one another again.

Many thanks to the Erickson Family for entrusting us with Regina. She is a wonderful person and I am so happy Morgan has her as a new friend. We will keep in touch over the next few months. Until then, please know that we love Regina!

Adios:) The Hallow Family

The entire exchange group at the airport. Morgan is in her soccer clothes as she had a game today at 2pm - sadly they lost:(

One final hug before departure.

Morgan and Regina in front of a promo for the Whitewater Center - in the airport

A hug outside the airport.

Yes, it's the motorized buggy again - they just loved playing on it!!

Today was the last full day in Charlotte for Regina. We began the day with Morgan's basketball team practice. The girls met at a local park and the team held its 1st practice of the season. Regina , Gina and Daniela came to the team practice too and all went well.

Lunch at the Nordstrum's Cafe was next on the agenda. We met the Mahoneys there and then went to see the animal shelter dogs. The dogs are brought into the mall on the 1st Saturday of every month with the hope that they will be adopted. The girls loved seeing the dogs and again wanted to take them all home with us. Thankfully we escaped without a dog in tow!

After lunch we shopped around the mall for a bit and then went home to enjoy the beautiful day. The girls invited Mary Hill Brooks over to play with them (Mary Hill did the Cabo exchange last year). They had a ball riding the mini-racers which are pint sized motorized cars - that actually look like clowns should be riding them. They are really fun to horse around on and that's just what the girls did.

The evening was loads of fun too. We took the family out to dinner downtown at La Vecchia's Restaurant which is a great seafood hot spot. Then we walked around the corner to Spirit Square and saw an incredible show called "Traces". It was a contemporary circus/dance/acrobatic performance and we all were mesmerized!! Be sure to ask Regina about the show as it was really good. Most of the Cabo students were there so it was a great way to end a fantastic 12 days.

I just can't believe how fast the time has gone by. It seems like just yesterday Morgan & I were on our way to the airport to meet Regina for the first time. And now here we are getting ready to take her back to the airport tomorrow...I'm so thankful we had this opportunity with Regina. It has been such a pleasant experience and one that will stay with us forever.