Finally---an update!

Well...long time no write. A few people said they still look for updates here...so I thought I'd post some recent pictures and an update to let everyone know how we're doing.

Family updates
We recently went to Disney World and had a blast! The above photos were taken there. Sophia loved the Dumbo ride, the swimming pool at the hotel, the playgrounds at MGM and Animal Kingdom, and all of the people watching at the parks. She was very tolerant of the noise and crowds (which actually weren't too bad). Alex, Carl, and I were able to ride all the big rides by switching off with the baby...we loved the newest roller coaster Expedition Everest!

Sophia updates
She walking, running, and climbing steps with assistance. She now has ten teeth and loves to eat EVERYTHING. We have found that she will eat virtually any vegetable, including asparagus! She babbles a whole bunch, but continues to only say a few words including mama, dada, cat, and what sounds like "all done". Recently Sophia had Roseola and was very sick...high fever and rash all over her body...but she is fine now. Also, Sophia just started a wonderful in home daycare last week and is adjusting well. She has some normal separation anxiety when being dropped off, but the provider reports she is playing with the other kids, napping, eating, etc. She seems to be happy and content afterwards too so I guess it fits her well...I think she likes the interaction with other children and enjoys the structure and stimulation.

Alex updates
Alex has a busy, busy summer planned. The most exciting thing is that he earned a part in Peter Pan, through the Bloomington park district. He had to try out, and out of 100 kids only around 30 were chosen for parts! In his audition he had to sing a solo, dance, and read lines from a script. His part is small, one of the Indians, but we are all so happy and proud! His play runs for 2 weekends in July and the 1st weekend in August so if you are going to be around please come see him! In addition to the extensive rehearsal schedule he will also be attending a week of High School Musical day camp, 6 weeks of day camp through the park district, and spending a week with his cousins and grandparents in Galesburg!

Carl and I are just enjoying the kids and trying to keep up with everything. Carl continues to do IT contract work and has been commuting quite a bit...with the high gas prices he hopes to
locate a non-contract position in Bloomington-Normal later this year when his current contract ends...keep your fingers crossed for him. As far as me...I'm finishing my internship hours in post-adoption counseling, and hope to be completely done around the 1st week of July or so. I am job searching now, and have a hopeful prospect but it is too early to discuss so I'll keep you all posted when I know something.

I'll try to post photos more regularly...thanks for reading!