He loves his kitty, but will not smile without doing the cheese thing, seriously we get the camera out, he shuts his eyes and says cheese!
Just to let everyone know who has asked, we found out court was scheduled for Monday April the 13th. Therefore, at this point we as a family of three (not Julia) will leave Petro together on April the 15th and fly into Chattanooga on April 16th. We have requested for the third time that Mary be allowed to stay the entire trip, through early May, but up to this point it does not look like that will happen. Therefore unless s something changes (which it always could) that is the plan. Then we will fly back around the first week of May pick her up and take her to Almaty where we will spend approximately one week getting her visa, passport etc and then fly home. Hopefully we will make it home with her by mid May.
Time with Julia was fun today. Her cold is better and she was talking up a storm, saying “na, na, na”. She is a sweet little girl, with some spunk. I look forward to getting her home, though it still seems so long away! Caleb is doing great. The repairmen came into the room today to repair the curtain rod and he tried to show the men his diggers. He is definitely not a shy little guy. His latest thing is to ask us to “toast” at meal times. We asked him yesterday, “Caleb, what do you want to toast to?” He answered with “Kitties”. So, we are toasting to kitties! I can’t think of anything more appropriate to toast to!
Time with Julia was fun today. Her cold is better and she was talking up a storm, saying “na, na, na”. She is a sweet little girl, with some spunk. I look forward to getting her home, though it still seems so long away! Caleb is doing great. The repairmen came into the room today to repair the curtain rod and he tried to show the men his diggers. He is definitely not a shy little guy. His latest thing is to ask us to “toast” at meal times. We asked him yesterday, “Caleb, what do you want to toast to?” He answered with “Kitties”. So, we are toasting to kitties! I can’t think of anything more appropriate to toast to!
So can we assume that her first word is "Nana?" :)
ReplyDeleteCaleb makes me laugh. Toasting to "kitties", huh? We will continue to pray that Mary can stay. It would be great to have you home, but I know for Julia's sake it would be best for her to keep seeing her mommy everyday. The picture of the two of you with Julia reminds me of the picture of you and Caleb. She has the same look in her eyes that Caleb had, like she is saying "Yep, this is my mom and dad."
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I will pray that Mary gets to stay the entire time so that she can keep visiting with Julia. I am sure the system can be frustrating and illogical. I love the picture of Julia leaning on a ball looking at the camera- she's beautiful. I also love the pics we get to see of Caleb- what a fun boy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to communicate. Mary your Mom and I are so excited for your sweet family. Caleb we miss you so much, your sweet smile and determined personality. I am sure you and Ethan have different words to describe him. I know he is also missing all his cousins and anxious to meet his "sista"
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing you in April and then when your family will be complete and home in May.
Ethan your love for your family is so obvious and I am sure you and Mary dread the thought of being away from either of your precious children
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