Moments

I am working on writing a few posts about the transition home, but sometimes all you have time for are photos. Enjoy the stories that these photos tell :)

This past Sunday we were welcomed home by our church family. Everyone was truly wonderful. It is so nice to be a part of a church that truly understands how to love you.  After praying with us for so long and reading about our story, everyone feels like they know Isaac. I am sure it was hard not to scoop him up and hug him like crazy. Everyone was great about giving him space. He was even welcomed home by this giant bear. He was just sitting on the hospitality table with some balloons that said "welcome home." I wish I got a picture of it but it's clear from the photos below that Isaac was thrilled!

Carrying it wherever he goes.

The first thing Isaac wanted to do was sit with his bear. (tula-wan-si)

Cara quickly snuck upstairs to get her carebear. Now it's a party!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY ISAAC!

Isaac spent most of the day singing Happy Birthday to himself. That is until he realized mommy had made cake. Then all he said for the rest of the day was "Cake, Cake, CAKE!" Sometimes followed up with "berf-day too woo cake!" 

Isaac toasting himself

FIRST FAMILY WALK 

At first Isaac was not thrilled when he realized Reeses would be joining us on this walk, but it only took him one block to be brave enough to hold Daddy's other hand.

Big Sister waiting for everyone else to catch up.

Isaac's first view of the river. He calls all water  "pool" after his many days swimming at 

African Village. 

Having fun and getting silly

Monkey See Monkey Do

SPECIAL MOMENTS AROUND THE HOUSE

Sometimes you come around the corner and you catch sweet moments like this. 

"Mommy turtle eat!"

ISAAC BAKES

I turned around to see my baker ready and waiting.

We continue to be thankful for the opportunity to love Isaac. Every night my house is filled with such contagious laughter. Cara laughs her best laugh when she is having fun with her brother. There are always those moments when she still needs some space but when the two of them get going it is hard not to crack a smile (even in my exhausted state). It is also wonderful to watch Bill with his son. Cara and Bill have always had a truly special relationship. Daddy date nights are cherished in this house (sometimes Mommy gets kicked out early!). Still, there is something new that has come alive in Bill when I watch him with Isaac. I'm not sure what it is, but somehow I think it wouldn't be as special if I understood. Father and son is just something truly incredible.