We've been home almost one week, although it feels like no time has passed. Isabella is doing so wonderfully! I'm amazed at her adaptability. She has melded right into our family's schedule- and has already been to two baseball games to watch her big brothers play. She has been so happy and smiles and claps at everyone who comes to talk to her. She is pure JOY! People seem to comment the most about how happy and peaceful she is, especially considering she spent her first nine months in an orphanage. I tell them it's proof positive that God answers prayer!
This last week has been one "party" after the other. It's been a blast for us! Someone pointed out that everywhere we go we have a crowd around us. It's been such a joy to introduce Bella to everyone.
The boys have been amazing with her. I seriously have a new love for them as I watch them love and care for their baby sister. On the way home from the airport, Isabella was in the middle in her rear facing baby car seat. Luke and Josh were on either side of her. I looked in the back seat and Luke was holding Isabella's bottle for her-feeding her, and Josh had his hand on top of Luke's hand, holding the bottle too- They were feeding her together! It was one of those precious moments that I never want to forget. They both love her so much, and she just lights up whenever they are around. My heart is so full and happy!
This last week has been one "party" after the other. It's been a blast for us! Someone pointed out that everywhere we go we have a crowd around us. It's been such a joy to introduce Bella to everyone.
The boys have been amazing with her. I seriously have a new love for them as I watch them love and care for their baby sister. On the way home from the airport, Isabella was in the middle in her rear facing baby car seat. Luke and Josh were on either side of her. I looked in the back seat and Luke was holding Isabella's bottle for her-feeding her, and Josh had his hand on top of Luke's hand, holding the bottle too- They were feeding her together! It was one of those precious moments that I never want to forget. They both love her so much, and she just lights up whenever they are around. My heart is so full and happy!
Here are just a few highlight pictures from the last week. I've got videos, too, but I'll post them later.
Our airplane touched down in Houston. Isabella is now an official U.S. citizen! She slept through her big moment.
Josh loves to give Isabella her bottle and rock her to sleep. He's so proud of himself. Luke is my main helper in the mornings. He feeds her breakfast in the highchair while I get dressed to bring them to school. I need more pictures of Luke and Bella!
I told you we've been "partying" hard! This picture was not staged. The welcome home signs from the airport were sitting on the couch. After our last Sunday guests left, Josh plopped himself down on the living room couch and fell asleep.
Too pooped to party!
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Big Kahuna and I have known each other since we were kids and have been married for almost 15 years. We are passionate about our family, travel and serving God. We love helping people and bringing them hope. We laugh ourselves to tears watching classic episodes of Saturday Night Live and The Office. Summer is our favorite season, and we live for warm evenings playing with the kids on the beach.
Big Surf is 14 years old. He's a voracious reader, focused, and spends hours building things. He is our resident techie and is also learning to play the violin. He loves to spend his free time playing baseball, flag football, or out on the trails by the house building his clubhouse.
Goofy Foot is ten years old. He devours his free reading books like there is no tomorrow. He is also the family comedian. If you see him, ask him to tell you a joke! He is tender-hearted, social and compliant. When he is not outside riding his bike, you'll find him drawing or writing a funny book.
Beach Bunny is three years old. She is our sunshine! She joined our family through the unbelievable gift of adoption. Beach Bunny loves to snuggle with us and carefully takes care of her baby dolls. She is super silly and must say hi to everyone! One word that describes her is "joy".
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Pictures are precious! I am not one bit surprised about how well everyone is adjusting. She is a blessed little girl joining a blessed family :) We also were #25 at 8:00 a.m. at Embassy this morning - two peas in a pod! I just got home so will answer emails in a bit.
Love~
Meghan
YAY!! Pics at home!!! I am not surprised either about how well adjusted Bella is to her new home! She has an awesome family who visited her, prayed for her, and just loved her!! God is so good and faithful! I got tears in my eyes reading about her brothers feeding her in the backseat together! That is SO precious!
SO glad you are home with your daughter! Enjoy every moment!!!
Wow Stacy - that picture of Josh holding Isabella - just priceless.... those boys are going to be so protective over her! :)
Love, Dayna
Welcome home Isabella! Home, its so good to be home. I think that they were loved in the hogar, they had to have been, all the babies I know from there adjust really, really well. Though they may have changed with the tough times, I have a feeling the care givers had their hearts in the right place.
God bless you and the boys. What lucky little princesses we have to have two big brother's to watch over them!~Melissa - Ana's Mommy
Too too sweet! What a beautiful family you have!! Welcome Home!!
Love,
Gina
Loved the pictures with her brothers and the story of the ride home sharing the bottle feeding. I am so glad you are home safe and all is going well with the transition. I have been checking in daily to see how you all were doing.
Thanks for updating us.
Love the pictures, especially your sweet boy completely pooped from an exhausting week! I'm so happy she is home, Stacy...you deserve every ounce of this happiness.
Much love,
Joanna
Congratulations. What a beautiful baby. The picture of your son is priceless!!
Hannah
Congratulations and Happy Mother's Day!
Peace and Hugs,
Becca
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