Joburg calling

We arrived safe and sound last night at the Joburg Airport, which is absolutely beautiful! The renovations since our last trip in 2007 are amazing. It is such a good welcome for the city and the country. Because we're all one family now, the three of us went through the South Africa line through customs. It was a breeze.

South Africa truly has World Cup fever. It is contagious! We cannot wait! We plan to go to an international friendly on Thursday (I think) - South Africa v. Colombia in Soccer City. Even if it's not a World Cup game, it should be a raucous good time. (Tickets are only R40 - that's only about $6!)

Mia did beautifully on the flights. She slept through takeoff and landing both times, and she was a real sport on the 14-hour trip from Atlanta to Joburg. People on both flights oohed and aahed over her, which is always fun. The only time she cried was when she was pulling herself up to standing and then toppled onto her formula canister. She bonked her head and cried for a bit.

Mia was a little cranky last night but has warmed up to Carin. She saved her first smile for Alfie until this morning.

She had a rough night last night and cried for several hours. We suspect either teeth (finally) or some kind of stomach upset. Either way, she is fine today.

The maid's son, Bradley, was born the last time we were here, and he turns 3 on June 14. He is adorable and just adores Mia. He follows us everywhere and is just a cutie.

And Leigh discovered his father's "pellet gun." And I put "pellet gun" in quotes because it is a pellet gun technically, but it looks like a sniper rifle. I took pictures. It's insane. Alfie uses it for shooting birds about the size of geese that eat the dog food.

This morning we hope to go to the bank to exchange our money and buy WORLD CUP tickets!

I will update as often as I can while we're here.

All our love!