saturday on the soccer field

It was a beautiful morning to play soccer. The photo shows Greyson shooting and it scores! Greyson is on a great team, with great families. Go Hurricanes!

Every body loves Stacey

Stacey has been our family friend since she was 13, now our little girl is turning 25 and is a super teacher in Greensboro. She came for a short visit (too short for Lily since Stacey did not bring her PJs) But having Stacey visit allowed Greg and I to go out for dinner-just the two of us. What a treat. Cali and Lily did great with Stacey. The girls are doing so much better at night time as well. They still get up at night but it is really to check if I am still around and they go back to sleep quickly and quietly :-) Cali has been taking a nap at 11:30 which great since I have to pick up the older girls from school around 2:30. Lily is loving on Cali a bit more these days which makes the Mommy very happy.

UNC Medical Clinic

We brought Cali to UNC today to the Cleft Palate clinic. It was a long day, we were there from 8:00am- 2:30pm. But every report was BETTER than we expected. She does have a small hole in her gum to her nose. She will need maybe two or three surgeries in the future, but not until she is about 5 years old. Her speech is great, she was able to say the important sounds-"b and d" clearly for the speech pathologist. The children psychologist was amazed by her attachment and adjustment so far. We also saw a dentist, pediatric dentist, surgeon, audiologist, ENT and I think more docs but honestly I can not remember. All and all she did great and we are so very grateful to the team at UNC

What a difference one month makes!

Cali joined our family one month ago. Wow, she is saying at least ten words in English and hugging and kissing all of us. My mother can not get enough of her. Each day brings out aliitle more "Cali" She is laughing more and crying less. She is an animal lover and loves to be outside with all the kids on our street. She is becoming one of the gang. They are so good to her. Each day is a new adventure. Thank you God for the mercy and favor you have shown us, more than we deserve.
Tomorrow we go to UNC Medical Center to the cleft palate clinic. It will be a long day but I am looking forward to hearing what they have to say. She is perfect in our eyes, regardless of what the docs may tell us tomorrow. Please pray for Cali,she may not be a happy camper tomorrow. Sleep tight.

Great weather to be outside

Cali on her first lunch date

Cali in the Garden

Cali gardening

Cali loves Riley