It has been interesting to see how each day passes. Some days we are very busy and others are a little lazy. I have found that I don't do so well keeping up with the date. This is something I used to know when I was working outside the home. I have had to give myself things to do each day so I won't feel like I haven't accomplished anything. I have had several folks say Hope looks like me. I have attached a recent photo and I think it is just the hair! Tomorrow Hope will be 15 months old. We are amazed at how fast she is growing. We are realizing that we have to take in each moment and enjoy Hope all the time.

Hope and Daddy playing

Scott had Hope laughing so hard while they were playing with her stacking cups. He would put them on her head and also juggle them. They had the best time.

Bad Hair Day

1/18/08

I mentioned that Hope is crawling. She also loves being in the walker. I took some pictures of her this morning in her walker. She has discovered a bag of clothes that I have put together. As you can see, she loves un-doing what Mommy has already done. The funny thing is that she tries to put them back in the bag after she takes them out. She is a total joy. It is so good to see her doing more each day.

Hope is crawling

We were so excited because Hope crawled for the first time on Tuesday. We have a walker and she goes all around the house in it. She gets in places I didn't know she could get into. She got quiet and I went to find her in the garbage can and she had pulled out the coffee grounds from breakfast. She is quick! Hope takes steps when we hold her, but it will not be long before she gets her balance. She has been to church the past couple of weeks and sometimes is overwhelmed with so many people around. She has probably not been around that many people much in her life. Please pray that she will adjust and love going to church. I've attached a picture from this past Sunday. Yes, she is laying on the floor - whatever keeps the peace! Tomorrow we go to the ENT to check her ears. Hopefully we will get more info on her hearing.

College Acres shower

Last Saturday our church family gave us a shower and I opened gifts for 2 hours. It was an overwhelming outpouring of love. We are grateful for both of the showers we had because everything has been such a tremendous help.

Tonight Hope crawled for the first time. We are so excited to see her progress. She is such a great kid. We are so blessed to be her parents.

Time with the Family

We were very fortunate to spend time with our families when we returned home from China. Scott's family gave us a baby shower and here are some pictures from it.