Sisters are great

Renatah loves her big sister Sha-Sha. Its the beginning of a beautiful friendship we think!

Life with Gramps and Nonny

mowing the Sandy lawns with Gramps

coming in for a kiss

catching a nap in the bookstore

lunch after a Costco shopping trip

playing with Nonny

playing with Gramps

They're Here!

Gramps and Nonny have been here for almost two weeks already! Time has flown by so fast. We have had lots of fun doing life with them. They have had some special moments with Renatah and are tackling all facets of grandparent hood with joy! (even the nappy changes!)

Here is Renatah holding a welcome sign at the airport on Monday June 18th. We captured the first meeting on video - we will endeavour to upload it onto here soon!

9 More (night time) Sleeps...

...till I meet my Gramps for the first time and see my Nonnie again! The last time I saw Nonnie was the two weeks after I was born. She gave me lots of cuddles and took good care of mumma and me as we got used to life together! Mumma doesn't think I know that they are coming but I have figured it out by how excited she is.

I can't wait to give them hugs and kisses and show them my new tricks!

I'll give you a hint Nonnie and Gramps - I'm seeing the world differently these days - there are alot more things below me and I accessing my world at greater speed!

I love my Papa

I love hanging out with my Papa.

I love it when he throws me in the air - it makes me laugh and my laugh makes him laugh!

I love it when he tickles my feet.

I love to give him kisses - though he says I'm still perfecting that skill - they are rather sloppy.

I Love Elephants Too!

Auntie Di - Look - I'm wearing the funky Elephant booties you sent me. My favourite thing to do with them is to pull them right off my feet ... mumma plays this game with me for a little while - putting them back on my feet so I can pull them off again. But after a little while it's not so fun any more - so I just hold on to them and suck on their noses! mmmm good for my gums!

It's Over!

Renatah and I just returned from our trip to Ohio. We had a wonderful time visiting with Sarah and Benji and Sarah's family. Unfortunately I forgot to take the camera and their camera went out of action - so - no photos to share ... bummer!

Just before we left we had the interview for my green card. It was pretty much a non-event. Just a casual chat with the DHS guy, a browse through our photos and ... I got the stamp of approval. Because of the timing of it all - I am not getting a 'conditional' status as I thought was the case - but rather - I'm 'permanent'! Well - it is valid for 10 years.

So we praise the Lord for going ahead of us in all of this and for bringing us to the end! The card will arrive any day now and I can sit back and relax! Well - in terms of immigration hassles! There's always lots to do around here!

Thanks for journeying with us!
Naomi