So finally, I have some new pics for y'all. It's been a little crazy here lately between remodeling the bathroom, teaching at various camps, and doing Sofia things. I'm still not sure how to put my pics in any particular order when I post (they always ust get all mixed up) so here are some pics from the past two months. Some are from the fourth of July, some are from random crazyiness around the house and a few are from my sister's house. Sofia already is looking so different from the Fourth of July pics than she does in the ones from this month. So enjoy!

Recently we also welcomed Petros Engelhardt into our family!! I often wondered if you could feel the same love for a child that you adopt as you do with biological children. The verdict is offically in on that. Petros is not even my child and I feel that same excitement and love for him that I did when I had Sofia. I am always so excited to see him, and expecially to play with him. I swear he is the cutest little guy in the whole world, and he such a good little boy, too! Felipe and I went up to Dan and Tiff's last week with a special welcome home dinner. We had some much fun! But the highlight of the night was when Petros came up to me and said "I justa wanna see your belly" and proceeded to lift up my shirt and blow a huge raspberry on my BELLY! I just about fell on the floor. It was so freaking cute. And then he kept doing it!!! Anyway, I love him. Felipe and I seem to be fighting more and more over who plays with Sofia when we are around Petros (sounds kinda bad huh?). I can't wait for the girls to get to that age that they can play and do the silly/cute things he is doing.


Anyway, i'll post again soon! (right!)

40 day fast and Lori's website

I'll warn you that this page is very graphic. However, I've been reading it a lot and it breaks my heart. I am donating to this place and am trying to get some of the supplies together on their "list of needs". If you have anything that you would like to give, please let me know. This is Lori's page. She is a nurse living and working in Haiti, and is pretty much awesome.
http://www.xanga.com/haitinurse4life



Below is a link about the 40 day fast that I will be taking part in. Think about it.

long overdue wedding photos

Happy 1st Father's Day Felipe!

Here is a picture of the t-shirt that we made for Felipe for Father's Day! It was next to impossible to get Sofia to put her hands down in the paint and then on the shirt, but with Catalina's help we were able to do it. Then I just printed out her picture and the words on my computer (using iron on transfer sheets in the printer), and ironed it on! It was really easy, and Felipe loved it. What you can't see in the picture is that we also painted him a picture using finger paints. It came out great! Overall, the day was a success!

Bennett Engelhardt!!!

I am so incredibly shocked and ecstatic that we have a Bennett! Well, Dan and Tiff got a Bennett, but I am so excited for them. He is so cute. I cannot wait to meet him and play with him and bring him places and do all kinds of fun Auntie and Bennett things!!! I had all I could do to not burst into tears yesterday when they showed me his sweet little face. I am so happy that they don't have to wait anymore to know what he looks like!! Now, though, we have a little bit more time before we get to meet him, so I think we should spent that time shopping. I am going to spend my studyhall today looking for things for him! AHHHHH! I am so excited. OH! And they got the referral on my BIRTHDAY! I was going to guess it, but I thought that would be cheesy.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

I had a great first Mother's Day! I woke up at 7:30 to the sound of Sofia waving a large cellophane balloon in the air that read "Happy Mother's Day"! Felipe brought her in to wake me up. What a nice suprise. After that we went to my Mom's to give her a mother's day gift and this picture of Sofia (8 months). Then we had a nice family breakfast at Governor's in So Po. Felipe later had to go to work, and I went to celebrate Jeneka's graduation and going away party. It was nice to be with family on Mother's Day. I was sad though, because I know that Felipe had a really hard time being without his mom on this day. He misses her so much! We sent her some pictures of Sofia and a nice email and talked to her on the phone later that day. I hope to see her soon.

Later that night, Felipe's boss invited us to dinner which was fun. Excellent food always makes me happy. Anyway, I am anxiously (very anxiously) waiting for some news about Marin/Bennett and cannot wait to find out some referral news! It's coming soon Dan and Tiff...I know it!!

Happy Birthday Felipe!

Here are some pictures from Felipe's 24th birthday on Sunday. It was a lot of fun. I am so glad that so many people were able to make it, including Juan who came all the way from Colombia! Here are some photos from the party and cake fight!