Jada

Just an update on Jada. It's been 2 1/2 mos. since coming home and she is doing great. Her personality is really developing and when I think of how she was when we first got her I think she must have been "scared". Not really , maybe just unsure of what was really going on. She was reserved and more quiet. Now she's fun and busy, busy, busy.

She was going after me one day and started climbing the steps. On accident I think b/c she didn't like it too well and she hasn't done it since. :)
Loves the trampoline. You put her on there and she laughs and crawls all over.

Mommy loves you!

Two bottom teeth in this picture and she now has 3 on top! Five teeth in 2 1/2 mos.

Loves being outside doing anything.

Got her first haircut. My sis just trimming off the ends.

She's found her spot on the counter Grandpa!

Playing patty-cake.

Its' been a great 2 1/2 mos. Always easy? No. We've been through 3 rounds of Giardia meds and not sure she's clear yet. We've been waking up at nights again (I like my sleep). Everyone asks if there's any jealousy with the boys. There isn't, but there is with Jada. She did not like me holding or loving on them (although this is getting better). I've gotten stares when I go out. I've been hurt by a close friend who wouldn't acknowledge Jada when we were first together. All four boys are potty trained and I could be totally out of the baby stage. But, we're still in diapers and still buying formula. A big family is a lot of work. But, we're thankful. Thankful that God has adopted us and thankful that He used us. He doesn't need us to accomplish His will, but we've been blessed because He has called us here. In some ways it feels like she's always been a part of our family. We love her, love her, love her!!!!

Friday night

Friday night I took the youngest four to the Kids Museum while Bart and Carson met some friends for a ball game.

Bart, Eric, and Phil were roomates together in college. All three got married within a year and then all three had boys 9 mo. apart. Alex, Ethan, and Carson. I'm so thankful for friendships that span years and miles and stay strong because of Jesus! I decided I was ready to get out of the house and go do something fun with the younger ones. I can be quite a homebody. With five kids, it's just easier. But Friday we went and had a blast. The boys loved it and Jada was good as gold.

Quinn driving some semi's. He's got farming blood in him. Hang on a little longer dad. ;)

These two kept going back to the kitchen to make pizzas. I had to laugh b/c I was remembering that last year I wanted to get the boys a kitchen for Christmas. I knew they'd love it. My husband wouldn't hear of it. :) Now that there's a girl around here, guess what I'm asking for for Christmas?!

One of my favorite parts. Too funny. :)

Quinn took a pretty good pic. This little girl was glued to my hip and loved every minute of it. She hardly made a peep, except when she got excited and wanted to grab and play too.

Lovin' the water table.