Thursday, November 17, 2011

10 months!


Well, I turned 10 months while here in the US.  I was able to see a doctor here.  She said I was pretty small, and we did some tests to just rule anything major out.  I passed all the tests with flying colors!  So I'm back to just eating, eating, eating.  I'm eating a lot of yogurt and all the baby food with the most calories in it.  I'm up to ALMOST 14 pounds, weighing in at 13 pounds 12 oz.  (way off the growth curve).  But I'm doing great in every other area.  This month I started doing all kinds of new things.  I can crawl super fast now, I'm pulling up on my knees on everything, and sometimes pull up on my feet.  Tooth number 3 and 4 just broke ground, I clap, wave and started to say "bye", "ball", and "Mama".  I've also realize how much I love to swing!  I'm growing up really fast...and I'm sure I will enjoy my super fast metabolism some day!

Movin' and Grovin' at my Cousin's ice skating party

Loved playing with the dogs at the Volkman's house (our host family for 3 weeks).  They liked playing with me best when there was a glass door between us!

Swinging is awesome!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Catch Up!

Ever since getting to the US we have been on the go.  A lot has happened, too much to put into one blog.  So we are going to tell you about it by showing you our pictures.  We are having a great time!


5 Car Seats, 5 kids, 2 moms, 1 car!
We don't see many of these in Bolivia!

1st swing for Lydia!

She was a fan!

Lydia (9 months) and Ansleigh (6 months)

My first ladybug.  We don't have these in Bolivia either!

Hanging out with our buddy Asa.

"Ok...is this guy really safe?"

"He's good to go.  Take the pic Mom!"

Could I have any more fun with Bill?  He is the best!

Lydia's first picture in the fall leaves.

"I wonder what they taste like?"

I got to ride Emma and Olivia's horse Dream.  Isn't that cool?

Cousin Grant (8 months) and Lydia (9 months)

Cousins!  Emma, Olivia, and Me

Leaving on a Jet Plane!

After a long wait in the airport, we finally got on our plane to go back to the US.  Lucky for us there weren't too many people on the plane, so we were able to use some extra seats to spread out.   My Mom made a bed for me on some seats and I took a really long nap!  



While I was sleeping Lydia was busy playing.



When I woke up, I watched a few movies...



And while I watched my movies, Lydia took a nap.


I thought it would be best for Lydia and I not to take our naps at the same time.  That way our parents would have something to do.  We would't want them to get bored!