Family Portraits Unveiled

I know that Christmas pictures have not been shared because we were in Alabama, but I thought I would end this year with our family portraits. We had these done as a surprise for our parents so we couldn't share them until after they had received them. K is absolutely adorable of course and I think we cleaned up fairly well too:) Christmas pictures are forthcoming, but it probably will be tomorrow. We just got home and unpacking tends to wipe you out. Thank you again for this year of prayers and encouraging words. God has truly blessed us with a wonderful family, biological and otherwise.

Sorry about the Delay

Well, everyone. I know there are no pictures, but I promise there is a good explanation for it. We are down in Alabama for the Christmas holidays and needless to say it has been hard to transfer pictures from our camera to the computer. K's first Christmas has been great and she has enjoyed eating sugar cookies, rolls, and spaetzle (if you know my family you know what that is). Things are going well and you can't tell that she has had a surgery recently. She is on no pain medication whatsoever and she is just as cheerful as she can be. Sponge baths have been interesting, but fortunately she doesn't get too dirty too quickly. She got enough toys to supply her own store, but of course we expected that one. We are also having an early birthday party for her tomorrow so that Nate's parents and mine can be there. K will be trying birthday cake and there will be plenty of pictures to share with all of you. We have not forgotten you, just know that when the pictures come they will be coming in full force! Merry Christmas to all of you and a Happy New Year!

We Are Home!!!

I am home after a day and a half at the hospital. I am doing well as you can see in the picture. My cast is white, but it has some green wrapping around it so I look kinda in the spirit of Christmas.

The surgery went well and recovery is going great! Thank you for all who have been praying for K. She is on some strong pain killers, but she is eating fairly normal and playing like a little baby should.
K was given a gift while she was at the hospital, so mommy and daddy were nice enough to let her open it early since she got home and is doing so well.


Hmm, what is this! The new Elmo doll!

Yeah! A box. K loves playing with boxes. Toys are the icing on the cake when it comes to presents. The boxes are what it is really all about! She did not even notice the doll when I opened the box and got the gift out. She went straight for the box. Too funny!
This is a funny looking guy. She could not figure out what to do with him, but when she did it was very funny!
She tackles him and he laughs but cannot move because K is practicing her wrestling moves on Elmo! In this picture she was spanking him... I guess he was being bad...or she was clapping his butt. Whatever it was supposed to be mommy and daddy were laughing just about as hard as Elmo was.

The Countdown Begins

So the days are beginning to go by too quickly. To say the least, I am a little scared. I know everything is going to be alright, but the thought of my daughter going through surgery is terrifying. Not quite the birthday present I was hoping for, but I know she will be just fine. Wondering how she will react with the cast though. She is such an active little fireball and I hope she will be able to be mobile like she is now. It is going to be a long day, but we appreciate all of the encouraging words and prayers that have been given for our family. I thought you would enjoy seeing a few bath time pictures because after the cast it will be sponge baths for a few weeks. We can do it though.