Violet is here

On Saturday we traveled to Harrisburg to visit with Tim, Ruth, Lydia and new baby Violet. She is so beautiful and so little, at least compared to Lily. I think I have already forgotten what it is like to hold a new born. Lydia is such a great big sister to Violet and so good with Lily. Lily had so much fun playing with Lydia and Lydia enjoyed a new game I like to call, "I want to do what baby Lily does". Which basically means what ever Lily was doing Lydia wanted to do. So Lydia got a few airplane rides and lots of kisses. Here are some pictures of our day.

Ethiopian Fun!

Today we celebrated a very exciting day in the life of our friends the Sparr's. We celebrated not only Yabby's 7th birthday but also her Gotcha-Day. A year ago Yabby came from Ethiopia! She is such a beautiful girl on the inside and out. We spent the afternoon at Tana, an authentic Ethiopian restaurant, with the Sparrs and other members of our church family. We had amazing food, and a customary coffee ceremony. It was so fun to be a part of this special day. Here are a few pictures of our day.

Me and Yabby

Lily and Betsy

Dean and Yabby

6 months already

I can't believe that Lily is 6 months old already. Time has really flown by and she is getting bigger and cuter every day. She continues to roll over and is able to sit up now with no support. It is so fun to watch her grow but a little sad too. She is so beautiful and so sweet. How am I so lucky. Here are her new stats. 14 lbs (25%), 25 inches (25%). She LOVES eating and enjoys trying so many different kinds.