As I write this blog post, Luiz is soaring over Latin America heading toward Florida. He arrives in Portland at 10:05 pm. I have taken down Mr. Obama from our porch and have replaced him with a Brasilian World Cup t-shirt. Now, the beds are made, the refrigerator is full, the house is clean (kind of... well, not really), and many friends, classmates, soccer friends, and second family wait for their new friend-brother-son to arrive.
Here's to Luiz's family & friends back home in Brasil. We will care for him as you have through the years.
Welcome, Luiz!
Translation: Enquanto eu escrevo este blog, Luiz está subindo a América Latina posição em direção à Flórida. Ele chega em Portland at 10:05 pm. Eu tenho feito exame para baixo de Obama de nossa varanda e substituiu-o com uma brasileira da Copa do Mundo t-shirt. Agora, as camas são feitas, a geladeira está cheia, a casa está limpa (tipo de ... bem, não realmente), e muitos amigos, colegas, amigos do futebol, segunda família esperam o seu novo amigo-irmão, filho-de chegar.
Aqui é a família de Luiz e amigos de volta para casa no Brasil. Nós vamos cuidar dele como você tem ao longo dos anos.
Bem-vindo, Luiz!
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Yago left from Madrid at about noon in Spain and is due into Portland at about 8pm (EST, USA). His bed is made, the birthday balloon is flying (Thanks, Gayle & Kate), and the Red Sox hat and shirt... are ready to be worn. 
Off to school on this Thursday morning, Luiz was somewhat reluctant to have his picture taken. Actually, it was more "OH-MY-GOSH it's 6:30 in the morning and you are taking my picture!" 
Ping Pong, Foosball, the Little League World Series, Spaghetti, Bagels with Peanut Butter, and then a tour of the town with the guys... Saturday night in Rumford.
"America has been berry-berry good to me!" --Luiz Gustavo Ristow
Kyle the keeper having a bad hair day... after Luiz's first soccer practice. 
Luiz speaking with Rich's assistant, Heather (Pumpkin) at the university. And Rich wearing his new favorite soccer team's jersey thanks to Luiz and his family!
Luiz has met Aunt Connie & Uncle Ben; he has said hello to our friend Gayle as well as the furry family members Bapu and Minga. He has visited the soccer pitch and the school and the ski area; he has said hello to the school principal Mr Gilbert, teachers and soccer parents Mr. & Mrs. Carver ... and importantly, Coach Dumas. Now, more unpacking, Facebook, Messenger, a nap, and soccer at 5pm.... Red Sox at 7 pm! 
As I write this blog post, Luiz is soaring over Latin America heading toward Florida. He arrives in Portland at 10:05 pm. I have taken down Mr. Obama from our porch and have replaced him with a Brasilian World Cup t-shirt. Now, the beds are made, the refrigerator is full, the house is clean (kind of... well, not really), and many friends, classmates, soccer friends, and second family wait for their new friend-brother-son to arrive. 
