Our Journey to Grow our Family: Finally, Feeling a Little Better...

Well, Jadyn has had two rounds of antibiotics and we think she is finally feeling a little better. Though, she is still sneezing and has somewhat of a runny nose and cough. I just hope that it will clear up fully over the next few days. She sure was one sick little girl!

She has been doing fairly well otherwise; although, I think that some days the transition to daycare has brought out some issues with her needing to be reassured by Mom and Dad that we are here for her...always! It is so difficult to sort out what is the typical 14-month old behavior, from the ill-feeling little girl, to the adoption-related behaviors. I ordered 3 more books to help me try to sort through some of that:) I do enjoy reading and research, so the more I can do on that end, the better prepared/armed I feel. Anyway - we continue to love on her like there is no tomorrow and she soaks up every minute of it!

Jadyn and I took a brief overnight trip with my sister to visit my Mom who just had a minor sinus surgery. My Mom didn't know that Jadyn and I were coming so she was so surprised and overjoyed to be able to spend some time with her newest little granddaughter! We stopped on the way to rent two movies (Valentine's Day and Letters to Juliet) and we ordered in pizza - it was a great girl's night! We stayed for breakfast (Mom's famous French toast) and then headed back home around noon. It was a good visit and gave me a chance to see her new house - very cute!

Daddy missed his little girl terribly; and the boys missed Jadyn as well - it was kind of cute to see them crowd around her after we got home:) Anyway, here are some pictures from that visit and the last week or two. Enjoy!

She looks so grown up!