Monday, October 22, 2007

What a smile

Our little one had quite the smile today once we went in to her room this morning and she saw Amber. Then she looked for me, saw me, smiled again, and looked very contented. We had a nice visit with her, but she was a little tired. Apparently 11 AM is her normal nap time, so she was pretty calm. She was very happy to be held today. She refuses to fall asleep in the play room as there is just too much going on. I’ve decided that Oliver is her nemesis (or boyfriend). If he has a toy, she wants it and vice versa. They are from the same room, so they are familiar with each other and are only 2 weeks apart in age. Watching her interact with the other little ones is really cute. Her eyes still follow us around the room. It’s neat that in the brief minutes we have with her and with the normal chaos of the playroom, she still picks out her mommy and daddy quite well. Once we are both near her, she tends to look around more.

There were some new French families last week and a new Spanish family today. The new Spanish family adopted one of our favorite little guys from Ava’s room. He would always come over in his walker and watch us feed Ava. It is great to see all the babies finding their families. We found out today too that we won’t see Ava on Thursday, as it’s a holiday, but instead we get to see her on Sunday, so it evens out. It’s pretty hard to believe that in 8 days we’ll be in court and then boarding Air Astana for the start of our trip home.

The weather’s gotten a little colder with highs in the 40’s and it’s been overcast for a few days. We have been precipitation free except for a few sprinkles of rain, though the forecast is predicting snow. Perhaps the weathermen here are as bad as the weathermen at home? Time will tell. Despite the cold outside, our apartment is at a steady 80 degrees. The heat is on (city controlled steam radiators), and we can find no way of regulating it. So our windows are open as much as possible to keep it reasonable.

Here’s the Ava pictures…



That's Oliver reaching for the toy Ava has. Just another day of fun!!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is amazing to think you guys will be home before you know it. what was that no boyfriend thing util she was 30? You better keep an eye on her. I always enjoy her pictures. We miss you all.

Anonymous said...

I am glad you have been able to enjoy your excursions before it has gotten too cold. I am so happy that she so clearly connects with you, her bonding will be fine and you will be excellent parents! I like the idea of no dating till she's 30 too. We miss you! Love, hugs and kisses, Mom and Bill

Anonymous said...

I'm hoping you can now see that Ava not paying attention to you the whole time doesn't mean that your not bonding with her. The fact that she looks for you and smiles proves that she knows who you are, and feels secure when your there, secure enough to go explore the room. We love you all, and miss you.

Cindy said...

Hi! Ava looks so sweet holding onto Mommy's hands! Safe and secure with her Mommy & Daddy and before you know it, you'll all be
living your lives together!
Love,
Cindy

Anonymous said...

Thank you once again for letting us in on your visits with Ava. That is so precious that she smiled so big for you guys and then she kept looking for you! You can tell that she has such love for you! She is just too cute! We love you all!
Love,
Uncle Puck and Auntie Amber

Anonymous said...

Heeeeyyyy!!! Now THERE"S a cutie pie! All the pics are amazing -- and I love the movie! Tickles and giggles; what life should be all about. You guys also look happy! We can't wait to have see you as a family -- and you guys sure look the part. I always knew you would be great parents. :0)
Enjoy it all!

We love ya!
;o)

The Deporters

Anonymous said...

Just thought we'd let you know Ava has a following from Canada as well as the U.S. While visiting my daughter in Toronto we showed her the site and she is hooked as well. We met a sister there who knows you, Kelly Ingalls, she is living near Toronto, and was happy to hear your great news. Thanks for including us all in your joy. Love from the Burkeys

Sonya said...

Ava is still gorgeous! You guys look so happy!

Are all the buildings so hot? We will be staying in a hotel. I wonder if it will be the same.?

I love reading your blog. You give so much information. If you have met Michelle, please tell her Sonya says "Hi"!

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