We're Doing Great!!

We are just having so much fun! Elena is such a good little girl and so sweet. She is very content and happy and such a blessing to us. She is on a schedule; the same one she was on with her foster mother and she rarely fusses. If she does fuss, we know it is because she is tired or hungry. I've never been a mommy before, but I believe she is just the easiest baby to take care of (so far anyway!) and we just love her sooo much! Sean is doing great with her. I had a dentist appointment on Monday morning and he was forced to change his first poopy diaper . . . te he! Funny that he can gut and skin a deer, but can't tolerate baby poop!

We had our first pediatrician appointment as well. Elena was really scratching her forehead where her birthmark is. She was doing it in Guatemala, but even more so with the dry air here in PA. Well it ended up getting infected, but it is great now with a prescription we got. Our pediatrician is AMAZING! We feel so blessed to have found him! I was very discouraged because we where turned away from three other doctors because Elena is not a newborn (don't ask, poor subject with me). It turned out for the best because Dr. Ryder is incredible! He see many, many adopted children and apparently is one of the best in this area. He is from South Africa and financially supports orphanages there. He is the author of "Take Your Pediatrician with You" which is an awesome reference! He sells them for $15 and all proceeds go to Chance Children's Home is South Africa. He signed and gave a copy to Elena as a gift. Like I said . . . he's amazing and was so great with her; so personable! If you come across this book, I highly recommend it or if you want me to get you a copy, please let me know. Her next appointment is her wellness check-up next Friday. He did a quick exam while we were there this week, but will do a more thorough exam next week. He says he can tell she's very healthy and was well taken care of, which we knew. She weighs 20 lbs now! (Kendra: Eeeeek!!!) The heck with the gym, I'm getting a great workout with Elena! Ha!

We're really enjoying all of our visitors and continue to be blessed with generosity from others. We have been out to eat at least four times now. Elena is so laid back that we are able to do it. She loved Red Robin because it is so colorful. Today we are headed to Toys R Us to get a little pool for the deck. It has been too hot to be outside this week . . . we need a pool!

That's all for now. She should be waking up from her nap soon. Love to all!