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!

Sofia is getting so big! At her 6 month check up she weighed 18.5 pounds and was 27 inches. She loves to play in her around we go, bite and chew everything with her two teeth and has made life interesting for us now that she can crawl. Sofia is completely fascinated with her adorable cousin Avery! She grabs Avery by the cheeks, shirt, hands or anything she can get ahold of. We are having such a blast with her! I can't wait until work ends everyday so I can get home to spend time with her.

Here are some new pictures!