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!

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!

Last day of school!

Friday was my last day of school!  I know that sounds weird if you are reading this from the US.  But here in Bolivia, the school years starts in Feburary and ends in November.  We left for our furlough trip to the US yesterday.  Since we won't be coming back to Bolivia until Janurary, I will miss the rest of the school year here.  So Friday was my last day of school.  Next year, I will start my 3rd and final year at the Barquito de Papel.  

This is my school

This is my teacher, Tia Patty

This is my teacher's helper, Tia Marina

Mickaela, one of my best friends

9 months!

I'm 9 months old now!  I still fit in the little kitchen sink...but just barely.  Bath time is one of my favorite moments of the day.  I'm up to 13.6 pounds (still too low to be on the chart) and am 26 inches long (5th %).    

I'm starting to be a much better eater.  I even let my big sister Ella feed me sometimes.  My favorites food are still papaya and avocado.  But I also really like zapallo...which is the bolivian version of squash.

I am still on the go all the time.  I love to crawl all over the house.  My legs are always moving really fast, but I don't always get anywhere really quickly since all our floor are wood and slippery.  Much to my parents delight, I love playing with my big sister.  We actually get along really well and can entertain ourselves for a long time.  My parents are hoping that we will entertain ourselves on our 16 hour travel day when we head back to the States for furlough!

On the Go!

I officially started crawling 2 weeks ago.  I was a little slow at first, but now I can really GO!  My parents are still getting use to me being so mobile.  There have been several instances, where I will hear, "Hey, where did Lydia go?"  But they are finding out that I seem to always travel to the same location:  the play house! (There's lots of fun toys in there!) 

The view my Mom got while looking for me the other day.

The doors are usually open, so I just crawl right in!

Everything is right on the floor where I can reach it.  

Sometimes my sister joins me in there...

And she usually gets out a few toys for me to play with!

Modified.