The Chadwick Chronicles

GREAT NEWS!!!

jonchadwick — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:15:40 +0000

We had another kidney test for Lilia and it looks like she no longer has reflux in her kidneys! PRAISE GOD! We have been studying the book of John in BSF and know that God still answers prayer and does miracles. We always prayed that he would heal her or give us peace. He has chosen to heal her! We give him the glory. This means that after about a year of medicine, she can go off her low dose antibiotic. Yeah!

After our appointment this morning, we saw a buy one get one free sign at a shoe store. Lilia now has her first walking shoes. Maybe a cute pair of shoes will inspire her. At the moment she sees no need to get around any other way than crawling–which we are just fine with!

Oh, and I HAVE to add that this is my favorite view in the whole wide world.

Lilia reading a book!

jonchadwick — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:29:02 +0000

Lilia learned a few new consonants (no NEW distinguishable words ) and now she talks to herself constantly with really adorable voice inflection. I kid you not, Friday she didn’t do this and on Saturday afternoon she started. I love this kid.

A day at the beach…

jonchadwick — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:46:58 +0000

Oh, to not have to suck in the belly at the beach!

On the way home, Lilia got Lambie and her binkie (this is a special treat for her because they don’t normally leave her crib.)

After a quick nap, it was time to read!

I can do it ALL BY MYSELF!

Playing with Lilia

jonchadwick — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:56:12 +0000

It seems like overnight playing with Lilia has been taken to a whole new level. All of a sudden she seems to have a different understanding of things. She ’shares’ her food and toys and often changes her mind and laughs hysterically as she is taking them away. She now has begun to take things apart and put them back together as well. We gave her a doll for her birthday and she loves to give ‘her baby’ kisses. We think she is beginning to recognize some words. Doggie and baby are sure to cause her to look around. Daddy and Lilia go on walks looking for doggies. Whenever they see one, she squeals for joy and puts out her hand. We stayed up a little later tonight to play and here are a few pics to document our fun. In the last 372 days we have asked ourselves this question hundreds of times; ‘Does it get any better than this?’ I can’t wait to see….

“Hey, I may not have much hair, but what I do have can get MESSY!”

“ummm, mom, dad, it’s been fun playing with you, but can I go to bed, please?

Lilia turns 1!!!

jonchadwick — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:52:11 +0000

It’s hard to believe, but today our little bundle of joy turned ONE YEAR OLD! We had to pinch ourselves a few times, but yes it’s true.

Here’s how our day began:

Lilia had a really good morning. She had broccoli, green beans and homemade mac and cheese for lunch! Yum, yum!

At 1:00 we had a birthday party for Renzo, Brigitte (2 kids at the home whose b-days are coming up) and Lilia. Renzo and Brigitte got crowns to wear for the day and felt pretty special.

While Lilia checked out the home in her walker….

We had a great time playing games with water balloons! After all, it was 90 degrees today!

Next, was pinata time! Watch out!

and finally….CAKE! Lilia was cautious at first…

but, let’s just say she’s a quick learner….

…and she likes to share!

After a nap, we got to talk on skype with family and then off for a birthday dinner at McDonalds.

A good time was had by all.

We are so incredibly grateful for the beautiful gift from God that we have been given.
….and now, a look back at one year ago today!