Playing with Lilia

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!”

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

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Lilia turns 1!!!

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:

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

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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.

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While Lilia checked out the home in her walker….

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

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Next, was pinata time! Watch out!

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

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

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…and she likes to share!

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

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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!

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Fever Bath

First mommy, then Lilia: at least we are taking our turns here. We’re sickies! Take a look at Lilia’s fever bath yesterday. The girl is a trooper. However, let me assure you that not all moments have been so joyful. :)

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