We just watched my parents leave in a taxi, headed to the airport. It has been a wonderful week shared together, full of memories and proper grandson-spoiling. We'll have to post pictures later, but they got to see much of Lima and our life here, and of course spend lots of quality time with the new nieto Ethan. It seemed so short, and it is sad to see them go. But...
Early tomorrow morning Laura's parents arrive! What a blast to have all of our parents come visit! We'll try to update more as they arrive. This is a beautiful time for all of us.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Semantics
The other day Noah and I were walking down the street, practicing our counting to ten. Thinking he needed a new challenge, I asked him, "Noah, can you count backwards from ten?"
Before I could explain or give an example, he turned around, started walking backwards, and continued, "...two, three, four...."
Before I could explain or give an example, he turned around, started walking backwards, and continued, "...two, three, four...."
Friday, February 13, 2009
A little comparison...
This is Noah, maybe a week or so after he was born...
And here's Ethan...
Now, just for fun, here's what Noah's been reading recently. My, how he's grown-up!
Here's Ethan with little Janna Hope Ross - their first meeting on Ethan's one week birthday.
And here's Ethan...
Now, just for fun, here's what Noah's been reading recently. My, how he's grown-up!
Here's Ethan with little Janna Hope Ross - their first meeting on Ethan's one week birthday.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
More Pictures...
We're mostly going to post pictures here. If anyone wants to hear more about the birth feel free to e-mail us. Short version: Ethan was born at a birth center, in a big bathtub. We arrived at 7pm on Thursday the 5th, he was born at 10:30pm and we were walking in the door to our apartment at 8am after trying to rest at the center for the night. My recovery has been awesome.
Thank you to all of you who have been praying for us over these last several days!! God has been so good in protecting us, keeping us healthy, and smoothing this transition from 1 to 2 precious boys. We give Him all the praise for such a perfect delivery!
Noah couldn't wait to hold Ethan when we got home. Right away, he ran to wash his hands without us even asking, so he could hold him.
My sweet Salvatierra guys!
Ethan with his hat from Aunt Kerry. Noah said, "He needs some more clothes on!" and ran to get this hat and matching booties.
Our first attempt at the "bucket bath" - we're still learning about this new bathing method.
Our first night home, all together in the bean bag. Noah wouldn't have it any other way.
Sweet feet
Noah is very affectionate and gentle with Ethan!
Elita gets a turn. She has been such a big help to us!
Our first outing, last night, to visit the Pediatrician. He's looking great!
Thank you to all of you who have been praying for us over these last several days!! God has been so good in protecting us, keeping us healthy, and smoothing this transition from 1 to 2 precious boys. We give Him all the praise for such a perfect delivery!
Friday, February 06, 2009
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Waiting for our little boy
Here we are at 38 weeks and a few days along....honestly, right now I feel like things are changing, so heads up - I think this little guy will be making an appearance soon! After our last sonogram and OB appointment (everything looks great!) on Monday morning, we made a family day of it and went to the Parque del Olivar to get some last pregnant pictures. Here are some favorites.
Laura's 28th Birthday
Surely, this has been my most memorable birthday ever. My only request this year was that we didn't have a big party. It all began the evening of January 25th, when I recieved the call from my teammate Amanda, that it was time for her to have her baby. I had just finished putting Noah to bed and got my second wind, preparing myself to be awake for the majority of the night. Susan and I took a taxi to the Rosses house, where Susan stayed with Kayla and Bella, and I got to accompany Amanda and Jeremy to the birth center. As much as I would like to share the details from that point - it's really their story, so I better not, but I will say little Janna was born at 1:30 on my birthday, in the quiet, peaceful environment of a big bath tub! It was the most beautiful birth I have ever had the opportunity to witness! The whole process was clearly ordered by our Creator. By 5am, I was walking in the door of our apartment, Amanda and Jeremy dropped me off on their way home to introduce Janna to her big sisters!
Michael let me sleep in and I woke to the smell of waffles and Noah came to wake me with a sweet, "Happy Birthday, Mommy." I went back to sleep after Noah went to school, the rest of the afternoon was lovely and restful. We had a little family celebration with Noah; I took him to the park while Michael made our favorite Marble Cake cookies as my birthday cake this year - it was perfect! The only candles we happened to have were tealights, so it worked great for the cookies. Truly, I was just delighted by the simplicity and the love I could feel packed into those cookies. Susan came over and put Noah to bed while Michael and I went out for Thai food at one of the few such restaurants in Lima. There, Michael gave me tickets for the following night to see a highly acclaimed folkloric dance performance at "Las Brisas de Titicaca" - a show I've been wanting to see for a while, and one that would be difficult to see after the baby comes because it goes so late at night. We returned home and just before bedtime, Michael showed me a very special 30-min video that he had compiled of all of our friends here in Lima, wishing me a happy birthday!! He had traveled all over the city getting in touch with people to put this together - it was so encouraging, and a special memoir to bring home with us to remind us of all of our dear friends here! (Some of you may remember when he did a similar thing for me in college) Then he somehow got me to check my hotmail e-mail account and I saw all the dozens and dozens of birthday wishes that he had reminded people to send my way - wow!
I felt so cared for and loved! Thank you to you all who participated in making this such a special birthday for me!!!!!
The following evening, Elita came to put Noah to bed and spent the night, so that we could go to the show at Las Brisas. It was so beautiful! The live music was fabulous - we did get to dance, very gently. (c: What a special treat just before the baby is born.
Just today, Amanda, Sara, Susan, and I got to go out for brunch. It was sortof a belated birthday brunch/celebrate Amanda and Janna getting-out-of-the-house brunch. It was fun to be with just the girls. Lori would be there too, but they are back in the States right now.
Michael let me sleep in and I woke to the smell of waffles and Noah came to wake me with a sweet, "Happy Birthday, Mommy." I went back to sleep after Noah went to school, the rest of the afternoon was lovely and restful. We had a little family celebration with Noah; I took him to the park while Michael made our favorite Marble Cake cookies as my birthday cake this year - it was perfect! The only candles we happened to have were tealights, so it worked great for the cookies. Truly, I was just delighted by the simplicity and the love I could feel packed into those cookies. Susan came over and put Noah to bed while Michael and I went out for Thai food at one of the few such restaurants in Lima. There, Michael gave me tickets for the following night to see a highly acclaimed folkloric dance performance at "Las Brisas de Titicaca" - a show I've been wanting to see for a while, and one that would be difficult to see after the baby comes because it goes so late at night. We returned home and just before bedtime, Michael showed me a very special 30-min video that he had compiled of all of our friends here in Lima, wishing me a happy birthday!! He had traveled all over the city getting in touch with people to put this together - it was so encouraging, and a special memoir to bring home with us to remind us of all of our dear friends here! (Some of you may remember when he did a similar thing for me in college) Then he somehow got me to check my hotmail e-mail account and I saw all the dozens and dozens of birthday wishes that he had reminded people to send my way - wow!
I felt so cared for and loved! Thank you to you all who participated in making this such a special birthday for me!!!!!
The following evening, Elita came to put Noah to bed and spent the night, so that we could go to the show at Las Brisas. It was so beautiful! The live music was fabulous - we did get to dance, very gently. (c: What a special treat just before the baby is born.
Just today, Amanda, Sara, Susan, and I got to go out for brunch. It was sortof a belated birthday brunch/celebrate Amanda and Janna getting-out-of-the-house brunch. It was fun to be with just the girls. Lori would be there too, but they are back in the States right now.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Vacation Bible School
A couple weeks ago, a team from New Life City fellowship came and helped our church do a vacation bible school for the kids in our neighborhood. It was for ages 4-12 and God brought around 60 kids to learn about His love for them and their families. Michael participated using his professional skills as a music teacher to instruct a basic music class throughout the week, ultimately teaching the kids "Father, I Adore You" in a round. Here's a little clip:
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