Walking

It has finally happened. Elizabeth is walking. As of yesterday and then deffinatly today, she has figured out that walking is her prefered method of walking. Up till now, she has been walking while holding my hand, or along things to hold on to or just a few steps between people to catch her. Now, she is walking all over. She is still doing the "Frankenstein" walk though, you know, where her knees don't really bend and her arms are straight out in front of her. It is fun to see her moving all over, upright. She is almost 22 months old!

I'll try to post some pictures soon.

Recent Pictures

Even though I had promised David all of you, No more yard sales, we did it again. This time, I put it together in a week, we had some help and it was moderatly successful. I was able to get some nice handme downs for Sam and his friends. We made some money and got rid of some of our stuff and other stuff. Not much was left at the end.

Over the weekend we raked leaves and then filled a pumpkin bag. It was E's first time in the leaves and she liked it. Sam dropped them on her head and she thought it was funny. Trying to get a picture when they are both looking and smiling is impossible though.

We went apple picking. E did not like it too much. I had her in the back pack and it was cold out. We did manage this picture when she was not crying to go home. Sam loved it. He was climing ladders, trees and his dad to get at the apples. We have been enjoying the bushel full since. I made applesauce which was yummy and we have just been eating them.

Catching Up

Sorry it has been so long since I posted. Things are just moving along normally for our family this fall. We are getting ready for Halloween, Sam is enjoying school and it is getting cooler outside. A few weeks ago E had her six month follow up with the Cardiologist. That man is thorough and a bit over the top. He said I need to watch her diet so she does not become obese. Seriously, she is wearing 12-18 month clothing and is almost 22 months old. His concern was that she gained 6 pounds in six months, but no height and he does not want her to continue on that path. I tried to explain that when we got her, she was 16 pounds and was just catching up. I also told him we are not feeding her donuts and candy all day, that she eats a well balanced diet. the good news from that visit is that she does not need surgery at this point and we don't have to go back for a year! We were so relieved.

Also at six months home, we had to do a post placement homestudy and it gets sent back to China. We also use that report for the re-adoption process and to get her WI birth certificate and US passport. The visit went well, our social worker, Jill, was really pleased with her development and how well adjusted she seemed to be. E was in great spirits that day and showed off all her tricks for Jill. We just need to find an extra $400 to pay for the visit and report.

E is still not walking on her own. Her friend Marisol who turned one this week is walking better. Her friend at Sam's school, Coco (their brothers are in the same class), who also just turned one, is walking better. I think she could do it, but she prefers to keep me close and hold my hand and walk. She is talking a lot though and has several words. She says "Ba" for Grandpa, and "Bee" for Auntie Bridget. Her word for Grammy is similar to her word for Mommy. Sam is "Mam". Daddy is Daddy. She also says, Gus, Duke, Dog, Juice, More, Eat, No, Done, Down, Bottle. She has signs for, apple, more, all done, eat, juice. She will try to repeat anything we say too. It is fun to see it emerging.

We have a wedding on Saturday and the kids are staying overnight at my parents. It will be her first overnight. I hope she is OK. I am sure she will be. She loves going over there. David and I are looking forward to the night out!