Snow day

Yesterday Alex had a snow day. It was also Jens first day back at work. I had a crash course in "parenting two kids". :) It is true what they say that two are harder than one. LOL It was fun though. Here are a few pictures of the day. Our neighbors were so nice to call and invite Alex out sledding with them for a while. Thank you! He had a ball. We also went to a friends for a while and he got to play over there. Today he is at school and Anika and I went to the Bank to visit Daddy and his friends. Tomorrow we are going to school to see big brother Alex and his friends. It has been a busy and good week. Sleep issues are getting much better!! Yea Anika! Alex got to sleep all night last night and he was so surprised this morning when he woke up. Take care
Tracy

Brother and Sister at last!

I think watching Alex and Anika together has been the most joy I have ever had. I know that they will not always get along this perfectly but really the past few days have been amazing. The love goes both ways. Alex has been nothing short of stellar and always wants to play with and help his "baby sister" . Anika let out a squeal of joy when she saw him walking from the bus today. She looks for him at all times. It is amazing the positions she puts herself in to try and keep him in sight. If she fuses the tinyist bit he asks what is wrong and what we can do for her. WOW so far the 5 year age difference is working out great. Alex's only complaint has been that "she is so loud at night" I can not say that I blame him. Sleep has not come easy here the last few days. We are working on that... Thanks for all the comments, emails and love.
Tracy

FAMILY OF 4!!!!!

Pure joy! That is the only way I can describe the last 24 hrs!! It is so amazing to have Alex and Anika together. I will let the pictures do the talking... I can't put this into words.... The last picture is from this morning and that is the look she gets when she see's her big brother. He was dancing around in front of the swing. The first picture is about 10 min after Alex got off the bus yesterday. WOW

Last post from Guatemala

We are on the way to the airport in a hour or so. It has been a fast trip this time around. We are so excited to have Anika and Alex together at last. When we are home I hope to post more about our trip and all that we have done. Anika is doing better with every day. She is starting to bond with us more and more. She is upset if Mom is out of her sight. She has a big smile for Dad too. Alex did you see the Volcano??? See you on friday buddy!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo MOM

We have her Visa

We had such a wonderful day. We went swimming for the first time with Anika. Later in the day we met with our coordinator and got Anika's visa to enter the US. I hope that you enjoy the pictures. Thanks again for all the support.

Alex Anika is going to love love the walker! She was so happy to sit in one here in the baby room. We are so excited to see you on friday and to go to the Y. We can all swim together. I love you more than the moon!!! xoxoxo MOM

Embassy Day!

Today was the day we have been waiting for. Our Embassy day. We are all set to come home on friday thanks to some hard work by my Mom. THANK YOU Mom. Thank you all for the wonderful comments and emails!! Going to try to put up a few pictures....See you soon.

Alex I am so so happy that you are having so much fun! I am proud of you. xoxoxoxo MOM

Pictures

It has been a good day so far! We have been to breakfast and Anika is now taking her am nap. She really loved her first bath. She only has cried when she is tired and or hungry and likes to sit and play with toys. She is sitting well. Does not like to stand or put weight on her legs. She can't sit up or roll over but we are so thrilled with what a happy little spitfire she is. She is doing amazingly well for all the change she is dealing with. Her foster family are such wonderful wonderful people and I am so greatful. We are going to go out and do some shopping and enjoy the sun when she gets up. To everyone waiting hang in there. It is so so worth it.

Alex I love you!!!!!!!!!!!xoxoxoxoxoxox Mommy